Try Dawn Power Dissolver, just follow the directions. I find it at Walmart.

Thanks for the suggestions. I remembered we had some Dawn Power Dissolver, which we had used on the oven, and that did the trick. It still took three applications and some elbow grease, though, and I'm not sure that the method maintains the warranty, but I don't care. At least it's clean, if a bit discolored on the bottom. I have tried oven bags, but I dislike them because things come out steamed, instead of roasted. At least that was my experience. I also try not to cook with aluminum when possible, so I don't line pans. I'll see if I can track down Cameo; I've not seen that.

I put dishwashing liquid and water in the pan and then I put the pan on the stovetop and turn the burners on underneath the pan. Let the water/soap boil for a few minutes and it should remove all the baked on grease.

Ammonia would have done the trick without elbow grease. I try to cover the really bad areas with newspaper (just to keep it concentrated there)then put it in a plastic bag and pour a little ammonia in there wetting the paper. Seal and put it aside for a day or two, or until you remember it, and the yuck will come right off.

I found Mom's old SS double boiler in the garage recently and told DH he could give it to one of the locals where he hunts. Around the handles and rim looked kind of grungy--that stuff that just never really comes off and builds up. So I did the ammonia thing before giving it away. It came out looking like new, and we're using it. Sandy

Believe it or not, I always keep a can of old fashioned Oven Cleaner on hand for this chore. Get the kind that works on a cold oven. I do mine in the basement! I cover the area with lots of newspaper and completely spray the roasting pan heavily with the oven cleaner. Leave overnight. Don't worry if you don't get to it immediately the next morning. Just immerse the pan in your kitchen sink in very hot water. Soak for 15 minutes to loosen up the gunk and them use a good dishwashing liquid like Dawn to remove all the oven cleaner. Your pan will be like new.

Whenever I have a pan with baked on gunk, I put a little bit of dishwasher detergent and water in it and let it soak overnight. No scrubbing or elbow grease needed. I usually just wash it normally the next time I do dishes and it comes sparkling clean. I use tablets or gelpaks in my dishwasher so I keep a small bottle of Cascade on hand just for using in pots and pans!

There is nothing that a sos pad can't clean and the best part is it doesn't scratch.I used sos pads for alot of things and it even cleans the shower.I use it in lots of places and then toss it in the trash.It is really great for baked on foods and removes the gunk easily from pans without elbow grease.

Disposable aluminum trays solved my cleanup problems.

I came upon this question while looking for something good and easy to clean my dear Mom’s turkey roaster.

Mother has left this world now but I insist on cooking my big turkey, every Xmas, in her over 50 year old roaster, with the big dome top. I can still see her at the stove preparing so many great dinners.

it showed baked on grease, from the years of great turkeys.

Anyway, I have found the solution which I would like to share with you.

Go to the Supermarket and pick up a can of Easy- off. Oh yes...it does the job, perfectly! It takes off every single sign of baked on grease and like new again.

Brillo pad (or SOS pad - take your pick)