🔥 For years, I put trays on that grate and thought that was it 😐 Stood by the stove at 40, did one thing different—saw what it could really do 🥩🍞 Meat sizzled smell filled the room. Since that day, I cook like this all the time. Way in the article below 👇
I’m 40 now, and all this time I never really thought much about what the rack inside the oven is actually for. I always used it to hold a baking tray or a dish with dough. I believed that was its only purpose. But recently, I found out I was wrong.
Toaster Replacement
I learned that this oven rack can work as a toaster. I bought some sliced white bread, lined a baking tray with parchment paper, and placed it a little below the rack. Then I carefully slid the bread slices between the bars of the rack. About 20 minutes later, I had proper, crispy toast!
BBQ at Home
If you feel like roasting vegetables, the rack is perfect for that too. You can put whole potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or other vegetables right on it, with their skins on, and let them bake.
Craving a meat shashlik? No problem! Thread pieces of meat onto skewers and place them across the rack. You’ll get a delicious homemade shashlik. Just remember to slide a tray underneath to catch the fat from the meat or any juices from the vegetables. The best part is that you can cook this whenever you want, no matter the weather.
Mexican Snack
I never would have thought that the rack could also help with making snacks. The holidays are coming, and many people are thinking about new dishes for their festive tables. The rack is great for making taco shells, a popular Mexican snack.
Here’s what I do: I buy regular pita bread, cut out round pieces, hang them over the bars of the rack, and bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes.
When they’re done, you get crunchy taco shells ready to be filled. I usually stuff mine with fried minced meat, onions in tomato sauce, corn, and sometimes peppers—hot or sweet, depending on my mood.
I sprinkle cheese on top, and that’s it! Tacos are ready. You can fill them with whatever you like—there are endless options.
Roasted Chicken Shanks
Now let’s move on to hot dishes. I usually bake chicken in a roasting bag or a dish. But I found an even easier way—just hang the chicken shanks on the oven rack.
The rack works perfectly for this! Before cooking, I marinate the shanks or rub them with spices.
Don’t forget to place a tray underneath. It’s even better if you spread some potatoes on it. They soak up the fat from the chicken and turn out incredibly tasty.
That’s it! These simple ideas made me look at my oven rack in a completely new way.
