When I saw Popeil’s Rotisserie advertised on TV I was immediately skeptical. Isn’t it a common knowledge that “As Seen on TV� products turn out to be pretty useless? Maybe it is not a common knowledge, but I instinctively did not pay much attention to the infomercial. A few months later, I was visiting a friend of mine, who is also an executive chef at a popular restaurant.

During this visit, something happened that forever changed my view of infomercials. Ever since, I have been known to spend at least four hours every day gazing at infomercials on my TV, while washing down Krispy Kreme glazed donuts with Cherry Coke. Okay, it is not true. It has been a while since I ate a donut and I still do not watch infomercials, but when I saw Popeil’s Rotisserie in my friend’s kitchen, I was rather surprised.

I ended up purchasing it. Today, years later since my purchase, I still use it every week. I can tell you with confidence it is worth every penny I paid for it. What is the best part about it besides its convenience and quality? While it sears the outside, and tenderizes the meat inside, it is arguably one of the healthiest ways to cook your meat or fish. Here is why.

First, you do not need to use any oil.
Second, any excess fat will simply drip down to the drip tray.
Third, because there is no contact between your food and a heating element, preparing your meat or fish in a rotisserie is quite different from barbecuing or frying. When heated metal comes into contact with the meat, carcinogens known as heterocyclic amines are formed. In rotisserie, there is no such contact.
Forth, even when roasting a whole chicken or a turkey, there is no smoke and your apartment does not smell like Boston Market’s kitchen after all.

It handles exceptionally well any job you throw at it. This rotisserie is great for whole chickens, turkeys, steaks, hamburgers, hams or any other protein foods you fancy. It is also very useful for BBQ ribs, salmon steaks, vegetables and kabobs. It comes with plethora of accessories that I still use years later, which proves their usefulness. Here is what you get.

Instructional Video, BBQ gloves, 8 self-turning kabob rods, Flavor injector, Elastic food ties, Meat thermometer, Many healthy and delicious recipes, Standard and smaller speed rotisserie basket.

You also get the drip tray, heat reflector, and you can effortlessly remove the wheels for easily cleaning. All of the parts inside are easy to clean. The parts that you clean frequently have a special coating to prevent the juices and the fat from burning in. Last but not least, take a look at the reviews on Amazon – lots of satisfied customers.

If you already have Popeil’s Rotisserie, feel free to review it here. I always love to hear what you think.