KitchenAid: Cast Iron Casserole Dish – Onyx Black (3.8L)
Enjoy the high-temperature cooking that cast iron provides with this versatile casserole. It's ideal for slow-cooking stews and braised dishes on the cooktop, as well as roasts and baking in the oven. Also perfect for cobblers and cornbread. The lid doubles as a grill pan and can be used for grilling steaks, burgers, chicken, or vegetables. Plus, the porcelain enamel interior coating doesn't require seasoning.
Using Your Cookware:
No seasoning is required before use. The cast iron cookware has a porcelain
enamel coating that does not require seasoning. Before use, hand wash with hot,
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. No further preparation is needed. Ideal
for use on all types of cooktop surfaces, including induction and outdoor
grilling. Always lift the cast iron cookware when moving it from any type of
cooktop surface. Sliding the cookware may damage the cooktop or base of the pan.
For best results, use low to medium heat on cooktop or outdoor grill. Allow the
pan to heat gradually for even and efficient cooking. Use a high temperature
when searing or boiling.
Cast iron cookware is not ideal for dry cooking. Before heating, select a liquid, oil, fat, or butter to cover at a minimum the base of the pan. Match the pan base size with the cooktop burner for cooking efficiency. Do not allow gas flame to extend up the side of the pan. Cast iron cookware is oven safe to 500 degree Fahrenheit and is broiler safe. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling hot cookware. Do not submerge a hot cast iron pan into cold water or place a cold pan onto a hot burner. This may cause thermal shock, resulting in cracking or loss of enamel. When cooking, use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the porcelain enamel coating. Do not cut inside the cast iron cookware. Use a hot pad or trivet before placing the hot cast iron cookware on an unprotected surface.