Lodge Cast Iron Cocotte Casserole Dish with Lid

Perfect for preparing all kinds of recipes on all types of stoves and cookers , with the Lodge Cast Iron Cocotte Casserole with Lid you will enjoy cooking your best dishes. Thanks to the iron's great heat retention and even temperature distribution , it is an ideal casserole for dishes that require gentle cooking, such as stews or low-temperature roasts in the oven or on the barbecue.

With this cast iron Dutch oven you can prepare everything from slow-cooked meat stews, soups, creams, roasts with a wonderful finish, rice dishes, sauces, steamed vegetables or stewed legumes . Thanks to its height and great heat retention, it is perfect for achieving exceptional fried foods, with a very crispy finish . It is a fantastic mould for cakes and bread , as by maintaining the temperature so well both in the body and in the lid, you will get the crispy crust you have always dreamed of.

What sets the Lodge Cast Iron Cocotte Casserole Dish apart?

• Its robust construction . Like the traditional Dutch oven , Lodge saucepans with lids are made of cast iron , without any non-stick coating or toxic elements. This sturdiness allows you to use any utensil when cooking with them, even stainless steel ones.
• Handling . Even though they are robust pieces, their design is conceived so that they can be handled comfortably and easily. The handles of the pans are wide, for a comfortable and secure grip, and the design of the lid handle, with a large curvature, allows it to be handled safely.
  
• Their durability . Being made entirely of cast iron, they are pieces that last much longer than a lifetime.
• Its excellent relationship between quality and durability and its price . They are affordable pieces, with exceptional durability and unquestionable quality.
• Its rough finish . Lodge makes its pans in a single piece and in unique sand moulds; this gives them their characteristic slightly rough finish on both the interior and exterior surfaces and makes each piece unique and unrepeatable. With use, a patina forms which will eventually create a smooth and naturally non-stick surface.
• Factory seasoning or curing . All Lodge cast iron pieces are factory seasoned or cured so that they are ready to use when you receive them at home . Curing cast iron, called polymerization, involves applying a coating of vegetable oil to the piece and heating it in the oven to a high enough temperature that the oil bonds to the iron. This process gives Lodge cast iron its classic black patina, creating a naturally nonstick cooking surface that is also a protective coating that helps prevent the cookware from rusting.
• Its excellent non-stick properties . Lodge pieces offer a natural non-stick coating, which allows you to cook almost without oil. Plus, the more you use them, the more non-stick they become.
  
• Its excellent temperature retention and uniform heat distribution . Being made of iron, it retains heat excellently for longer, and distributes it evenly. Thanks to the high temperatures that iron reaches, it allows you to seal food with its own juices, maintaining all its flavor. The result is much tastier, like the flavors of always.
  
• Its cast iron lid . This is a sturdy lid that, thanks to its weight, helps maintain steam and temperature inside the pan, facilitating cooking over low heat with juicy and tender results.
• Its versatility. Logde pieces are suitable for all types of cookers and heat sources. You can cook with them on gas, ceramic, electric, induction, wood-burning stoves, barbecues and also in the oven.
• Lodge's 125+ years of experience in the manufacture of cast iron parts . Manufacturers since 1896, Lodge is an iconic brand not only in the USA, its country of origin and where all its cast iron products are still manufactured, in the Lodge foundries in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee.

When you want to use it, you just have to let it heat up gradually, so that the heat is evenly distributed throughout the piece, and start cooking when it is very hot. To clean it, let it cool down first; wash it with a sponge and non-abrasive detergent and lightly oil the inside surface to prevent it from rusting. For optimal preservation, it is recommended to always store it in a dry place.

Please note that the cocotte is made of cast iron and is made in one piece, so the handles get hot. With the Lodge silicone handle protectors for saucepans , you can handle the saucepan safely and without burning yourself.

NOTE: Factory seasoning gives Lodge cast iron pieces a rustic finish with some imperfections, such as a brown mark on the rim, handle or grip. Don't worry! These are small spots where the oil hasn't soaked into the iron, but your piece is safe to use. This is not a defect or rust and will disappear with regular use and care.

Characteristics:

• Cast iron saucepan with lid.
• Casserole and lid each made from a single piece.
• Factory cured with 100% natural vegetable oil.
• Natural non-stick.
• Wide saucepan and lid handles for comfortable and safe handling.
• Excellent heat retention and even heating.
• Great versatility for all types of cooking and recipes. Perfect for dishes cooked over low heat.
  
• Made in the USA.
• Suitable for all types of cookers and hobs, including induction. Also suitable for ovens and barbecues.
• Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe.

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Why we love the Lodge Cast Iron Cocotte Casserole with Lid

1. You will be able to cook all kinds of recipes, from stews to bread, with wonderful results.
2. It is a perfect Dutch oven, sturdy, durable and made of cast iron.
   
3. Its quality-durability-price ratio is excellent.
4. Right out of the box, it's ready to cook!
5. It is perfect for the home kitchen, oven, barbecue or wood-burning oven!

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