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Aldi Crofton Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4L review

Aldi Crofton Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4L

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Limited wear and tear of pot rim, only slightly dented.
  • OK size gap between handle and lid, easy to grip when wearing an oven mitt.
  • Good sized side handles with sufficient gap to grip when using oven mitts.
  • Self basting spikes in the lid.
  • Round shaped dutch oven fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Smooth light coloured interior easy to clean.
  • 5 year warranty.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Lid handle thread weakened. Lid handle twists easily can be tightened with a Philips head screw driver.
  • Moderate wear and tear of lid edge, enamel chipped.
  • Handle has slightly hard edges, only OK comfort to grip.
  • Baked on residue may require extra effort to remove.
  • Acidic foods can stain the light enamel.
  • Interior enamel can be easily scratched.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Performance score
90%
Brown rice score
100%
Bolognaise score
85%
Oven baked bread score
85%
Chilli beef score
95%
Ease of use score
68%
Boil time (min:sec)
4 min 10 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
48
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
74
Weight (kg)
4.6
Weight without lid (kg)
3.3
Stated volume (L)
4
Measured useable volume (L)
3
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
17
Seasoning instructions before first use
Not stated
Warranty
5 years
Country of origin
China
Website
aldi.com.au

Cost

Price
$27.00

Features

Shape
Round
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe (up to °C)
250
Steam vent
Bowl material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Body material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Lid handle material
Stainless Steel
Interior colour
Cream
Lip or spout
None

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