Rotisserie is a style of roasting where meat is skewered on a spit and revolves over a flame or other heat source. The rotation cooks the meat evenly in its own juices and allows easy access for continuous basting if desired. Historically, rotisseries were turned by hand or by clockwork contrivances. Nowadays, they're usually driven by electric motors. A rotisserie has also become known as a restaurant specializing in spit-roasted meat and chicken. The word comes from French where it first ap… (More on Rotisserie)