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Pyrolux Pyrochef 26cm/5L Round French Oven review

Pyrolux Pyrochef 26cm/5L Round French Oven

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Enamelled cast iron body and lid easy to clean if food not baked on.
  • Limited lifetime warranty.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Lid handle thread weakened, lid handle can twist and loosen easily, can be tightened with a philips head screw driver.
  • Lid handle sits fairly close to top of lid, only OK to grip when wearing oven mitt.
  • Small sized side pot handles with only OK gap to grip when using oven mitts.
  • Reduced interior surface area due to curved corners.
  • Moderate wear and tear of pot rim, enamel has chipped.
  • Lighter interior can show cooking stains.
  • Baked on residue may require extra effort to remove.
  • Acidic foods can stain the light enamel.
  • Evidence of crackling on the interior enamel surface.
  • No basting spikes inside the lid.
  • Noticeable enamel bubbles that seem to have popped exposing cast iron.
  • No instructions.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Performance score
92%
Brown rice score
90%
Bolognaise score
85%
Oven baked bread score
100%
Chilli beef score
100%
Ease of use score
60%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 45 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
53
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
79
Weight (kg)
5.3
Weight without lid (kg)
3.3
Stated volume (L)
5
Measured useable volume (L)
3.8
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
19
Seasoning instructions before first use
Not stated
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
Country of origin
China
Website
pyrolux.com.au

Cost

Price
$179.00

Features

Shape
Round
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe (up to °C)
Yes (max temperature not stated)
Steam vent
Bowl material
Ultra smooth 3-layer enamelled cast iron
Body material
Enamelled cast iron
Lid handle material
Stainless steel
Interior colour
Cream
Lip or spout
None

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