Pit Boss 6qt. Cast Iron Roaster with Lid

It’s a good size. I guess I wish the lid was a little easier to get off since it’s hard to lift it with oven mitts on. The lid could be designed for easier grasping. Otherwise it’s a good quality and thickness. I like baking my sourdough in it.

For the money, this is a decent pot. With the addition of a cast iron handle, it makes a fantastic bread oven. As you might expect, at this price point, the cast iron is not super smooth inside or out, but it is smooth enough to use as a bread oven. I lightly sanded the interior of the shallow "lid", washed dried and re seasoned it so I wouldn't have to use parchment paper for baking bread. The deep base of the pot was outfitted as a lid with a 10" cast iron handle, held in place with round head brass machine screws and brass lock nuts. This required carefully drilling two threaded holes into the cast iron for the screws. If you're looking for a large bread oven that doesn't cost a lot, you may want to consider this. It's a great option for baking extra large loaves. No parchment paper and NO sticking! Be forewarned, this is a heavy pot! To keep it seasoned, it's getting washed after each use, dried and lightly coated with oil before putting away. I couldn't be any happier.

The cast iron Dutch oven is a culinary game-changer! Its robust construction ensures even heat distribution, resulting in perfectly cooked dishes every time. The versatile design seamlessly transitions from stovetop to oven, making it ideal for a variety of recipes, including the perfect sourdough bread. With outstanding heat retention, it's energy-efficient and requires lower heat settings. Its timeless durability and one-pot convenience make it a kitchen essential. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, the cast iron Dutch oven delivers exceptional performance, making it a highly recommended investment! The only thing I would change is the handle placement. Overall, Great !

Love this one pot meal maker! I placed small potatoes, whole mushrooms, quartered onion, carrots and garlic in this with just olive oil, salt and pepper for 50 mins at 375* and had the most delicious side of vegetables. They were all cooked to perfection. I’m going to try baking baguettes in it next!

This is a pretty hefty cast iron roaster. Pay attention to the measurements and don’t expect it to be something it’s not. (My photos show depth, width, and length) It’s narrow and long, and heavy. Make sure to properly season it like all cast irons and don’t let water sit on it for long. It does well over open flame does a good job roasting meats and veggies that actually fit inside it. Now people rating this poorly because it didn’t work for their bread journey is a little unfair. I have been using it for over a year and a half— and yes, I mainly use it for making bread. Its intended purpose is not for that, but yeah, it can be used for it with some adjustments. I turn it upside down and bake on top of the lid, and close it with the bottom part. I have make-shift foil handles, that I loop through the actual handles. Just be careful because foil can only be so strong. Use common sense and don’t burn yourself. So far, it holds in steam really well and takes ice cubes without cracking. My batards are typically made with 350g flour, so anything more than that, you’d have to make sure the dough is really narrow.

Good quality, heavy duty. My first use was using the lid as a griddle to bake some stuff at a fairly high temperature. Worked well, but in dealing with a bit of burnt-on residue with a plastic scrubber, not bearing down particularly hard, the seasoning rubbed off, exposing bare metal. Re-seasoned the lid & roaster. It's performed well since. I couldn't be happier with its performance once it was properly seasoned.

Versatile piece able to use the lid seperately it live in my oven. Yes it's have but that's expected. Make a great roast!

I bought this roaster because I needed something to bake sourdough boules and other loaves in. When my wife saw it, she commented on how nice it looked. I am using it to put a 1.25 lb loaf pan in to contain the bread for a steam environment, and it fits really well. I almost ordered the 1.5 lb loaf pan, and think it would probably be too big for this pan to allow enough head space. It is quite heavy, but that is to be expected. So far, it has been a really good purchase.

Love it. Good size and pre seasoned. So many ways to use.

Me encanta como hornea, sin embargo el Poderla abrir en el Horneado es todo un reto, el diseño de las agarraderas es malísimo y se dificulta poniendo en riesgo de un accidente

Good price, good quality, love the product. I use it very often and I have no problems. Would buy it again.

Bought it to make bread ,I use the lid as the base and the pot as the lid , got to say I love it ,bakes great bread ,would recommend

Nice roaster, works well