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Victoria Seasoned Cast Iron Combo Cooker 26cm – 5.7L black review

Victoria Seasoned Cast Iron Combo Cooker 26cm – 5.7L black

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Fairy comprehensive instructions as well as online.
  • Cast iron handles on the pot are secure as they are moulded to the bowl.
  • Easy to grip the lid and side pot handles when using an oven mitt.
  • Lid can be used directly on the stove top to chargrill or use to roast on in the oven.
  • Limited wear and tear of pot rim, slightly dented.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Black coloured interior can be difficult to determine whether your food is browning and to see any residue in the pan due to the lack of contrast.
  • Interior surface may need oiling after washing.
  • Initial seasoning is a process but fairly easy to do, upkeep is needed overtime such as oiling.
  • Baked on residue can be difficult to remove.
  • Acidic foods weaken the seasoning avoid cooking these foods until the cookware is very well seasoned.
  • Lid handles can become dangerously hot.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Performance score
98%
Brown rice score
100%
Bolognaise score
95%
Oven baked bread score
100%
Chilli beef score
95%
Ease of use score
73%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 46 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
87
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
76
Weight (kg)
7.2
Weight without lid (kg)
4.5
Stated volume (L)
5.7
Measured useable volume (L)
4.5
Base thickness (mm)
6
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
20
Seasoning instructions before first use
Wash pan in hot water with salt or mild soap. Rinse then dry thoroughly. Rub a thin layer of oil inside the cookware and on the rim (palm, flaxseed, coconut, canola or other). Place on the stove or oven and heat up until lightly smoking. Turn off heat and carefully use a paper towel to wipe off excess oil.
Warranty
Lifetime
Country of origin
Columbia
Website
victoriacookware.com

Cost

Price
$280.00

Features

Shape
Round
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe (up to °C)
260
Steam vent
Bowl material
Cast iron
Body material
Cast iron
Lid handle material
Moulded cast iron side handles with grip
Interior colour
Black
Lip or spout
None

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