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Gourmet Kitchen Cast Iron Casserole 28cm review

Gourmet Kitchen Cast Iron Casserole 28cm

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 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.
  • Enamelled cast iron body and lid easy to clean if food not baked on.
  • Smooth light coloured interior easy to clean, lid easy to clean.
  • Self basting spikes in the lid.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Significant wear and tear of enamel on pot rim, large chunk of enamel removed from pot rim.
  • Significant wear and tear of enamel on lid, large chunk of enamel removed.
  • Lid handle thread weakened. Lid handle twists easily can be tightened with a Philips head screw driver.
  • Handle has slightly hard edges only OK comfort to grip.
  • Large round shaped Dutch oven is only OK to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Some browning baked on residue may be difficult to remove, need a soft scourer to lift.
  • Acidic foods can stain the light enamel.
  • Interior enamel can be easily scratched.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Performance score
92%
Brown rice score
100%
Bolognaise score
90%
Oven baked bread score
85%
Chilli beef score
95%
Ease of use score
57%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 46 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
55
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
74
Weight (kg)
6.6
Weight without lid (kg)
4.6
Stated volume (L)
6.2
Measured useable volume (L)
5
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
21
Seasoning instructions before first use
Not stated
Warranty
1 year
Country of origin
China
Website
gourmetkitchen.com.au

Cost

Price
$120.00

Features

Shape
Round
Dishwasher safe
Not stated
Oven safe (up to °C)
Yes (max temperature not stated)
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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