Lodge L Series E2OC40 Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole, Patriot Red, 2-Quart
With the introduction of its enamel line, Lodge makes a swift departure from outdoor campfire cooking and comes inside for cooking in the oven and serving right at the table. This beautiful 13-1/2-by-9-1/4-inch casserole dish is still made of hand-prepared cast iron and offers the even heating, heat retention, and durability of the original Lodge pans. The difference is that it is hand-coated with several layers of glossy French enamel and fired at high temperatures to produce a hard, chip-resistant finish. The enamel coating eliminates the need for seasoning the dish and prevents the surface from reacting with certain foods. Bright colored enamel covers the exterior of the dish and the sturdy loop handles while the interior surface is a creamy white.The dish is safe for the oven at temperatures up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and can be used on all cooktops, including electric, gas, ceramic, and induction. This 2-quart casserole dish can be used to marinate and refrigerate a small pork loin and then roast it at temperatures up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks can also freeze a prepared savory bread pudding right in the casserole dish for cooking at a later date. Although one of the most durable pans around, cooks will need to preserve this dish's surface by cooking with low to medium temperatures, using only wooden or silicone utensils with it, and hand washing it. Lodge offers a limited lifetime warranty on its enamel cast iron cookware.--Cristina Vaamonde