V Shaped Roasting Rack is made of V shaped pieces of metal attached to a frame with handles. The rack resembles a basket. The V-shaped rack cradles the meat and when used for a chicken, it holds the wings and legs next to the body. It produces the crispy skin on a chicken due to its ability to conduct heat. It is sometimes referred to as a cradle roasting rack. This rack only works for small birds and roasts that are 5 pounds or smaller.
Non Adjustable V-racks are made of v-shaped pieces of metal that are attached to a frame that has handles on it. This rack works well to cradle the roast or bird and hold it in place, but because the metal bars are generally so far apart, the wings and legs of a bird fall through. This makes it difficult to turn the bird if necessary or to remove it from the rack without tearing the wings and legs.
Adjustable V-racks have two sides that can be adjusted to change the width of the V that they form. This allows you to better fit the rack to the meat you are placing on it. A problem may occur if you have to turn the roast or bird on the rack because the rack has a tendency to collapse.
Roasting rack is a slightly raised rack usually made of stainless steel or a non stick coated metal. It elevates meat above the pan in which it is roasting. The availability of these racks prevent the meat from cooking in any drippings and allows adequate air circulation for even cooking and browning.