Amazon Basics Round Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Dutch Oven Pot with Lid and Dual Handles, 1.89 l, Black

Really well made, solid, perfect size. Supplied with clear care instructions (read them, worth it to look after your oven). Used to bake a loaf in, have to say it is the BEST cook so far - far better even than the expensive enameled version we have. Great value, recommend this. Will be looking to add with a larger one.

I received this today. Having bought a Lodge Dutch Oven for bread making and general use I'm already used to cooking with seasoned cast iron and looking after it. This Amazon Basics 1.9 litre pot is just what I needed. It is pre-seasoned but as it's new I gave it a soapy wash, dried it and then rubbed a little ghee into it and seasoned it again in the oven at 235 C for an hour. I cooked Basmati rice in it this evening: fried the washed, soaked, drained rice in a little ghee and then cooked it by the absorption method with 1½ times volume of water as rice, a little salt, brought to boil then simmered at lowest heat with lid on. I got very nicely cooked rice, very evenly cooked with the grains well separated and no stickiness. And this on a rather terrible electric hob. Cleaning the pot was so easy, just a quick soapy wipe, dry it and rub a little oil in. The pot seems really well made. No chips, no cracks, no places where the metal is thin. The lid is great, nice and heavy, snug fit. You'll see some reviews by people who find their pot rusted. This is not a fault of the product, it's that they have not known how to use and look after cast iron cookware. It is not like aluminium, steel or copper or teflon coated. It is much better than those but you must do the basics: wash it after use, dry it and add a little oil/fat/butter/ghee - rub it in with a paper towel. The non-stick effect gets better and better. Washing up gets easier and easier. Cooking gets easier too when you can rely on a non-stick surface even at very high temperatures. I'm very pleased with this pot. edit: 10 weeks after purchase. I like this item very much. Its base is 100% flat and even so it heats up incredibly quickly on induction and responds to temperature/power changes instantly. I've now also used it as a small Dutch Oven bread baker and it's great. I had to adjust my recipe and use a smaller banneton but it's worth it for some purposes to get a loaf which is as tall as it is wide. It worked great, equally well as my larger Lodge Dutch Oven. I regularly do wicked things like make highly acidic tomato and red pepper sauces in this pot. It's fine. Just give it the usual maintenance of a slightly soapy wash and a good dry and then rub oil into it. I wish Amazon Basics offered a wider variety of sizes of pots just like this. If they made a 2.5 litre I'd buy one. Probably two. Edit: I added a photo. If you get your dough down to 700g it is just the right size to use this small Amazon Basics pot as a Dutch Oven for bread making. I instructed ChatGPT to use the baker's formula to resize my recipe and it worked a treat. It's nice to bake in a pot which is taller than it is wide so you can get a rounder, taller, less flat loaf.

I never liked fried items unless they were dipped in a generous amount of oil or fried in a cast iron wok (karai). It’s a lifesaver. With the lid on, the cooking takes less time and turns out perfectly. The only drawbacks are that the Amazon seal is embossed on the bottom, and I’ve only used it on a gas stove, so I’m not sure how it would work on an induction cooktop. Another point: you need to take extra care after washing, like applying a thin layer of oil. Otherwise, it looks very matte and shows signs of developing rust.

Wanted a cast iron pot that wasn't coated in enamel in hope that iron will leech into food to treat low ferritin. Don't know if that is the case but pot works well on hob and in oven. Washes well and I just give it an oiling every now and then. Heavy and good heat distribution. Lid is a good fit. Plenty of room for cooking large portions/feeding a large family. Looks good.

Dear customer service team I'm writing to rise a formal complaint regarding a cast iron pot o recently purchased from amazon the products was advertised as pre seasoned and I followed all the instructions provided. After cooking in it, I washed and dried it throughly as directed. Despite this the next day the pot had developed rust all over its surfaces. This indicates that the product is either not preseasoned or is of poor quality. As the item is not fit for the purpose I'm requesting a full refund. I look forward for your prompt response and resolution of this matter.

Absolutely love this cast-iron Dutch oven, it's going to be perfect for baking bread and traditional cooking for family get together.

I ordered this mid May, delivery estimate was July- December but it was delivered mid June, just a month after ordering. It was such a bargain at £18 that it was definitely worth waiting for. It's a fab little pot and it looks great. Its good quailty, nice and heavy, really well made and the lid fits snugly. Yes it does have 'amazon basics' embossed onto the exterior bottom, but who cares? The pot arrived pre-seasoned but I gave it a good clean and applied my own seasoning before using. I see a number of reviews mentioning rust but honestly that's down to the pot not being properly looked after between uses - ALL cast iron pans rust if you don't keep them properly seasoned! There are even instructions included, in case you've never used cast iron before, but it's very straightforward. This little pot will be hugely versatile. I originally bought it to cook on a fire pit but since the weather hasn't been particularly great so far this summer I've used it indoors. I've made one-pot type dishes with great success, both in the oven and on the hob. I'm intrigued by the idea of using it for baking and to make bread, and I'm already thinking I maybe I now need to buy the bigger pot too. Overall a fantastic quality cast iron pot that arrived much quicker than expected, that will last a lifetime with proper care.

Este comentario se refiere a la versión de 7 Cuartos, 6 litros y medio o 30 cm de base. Es una cazuela o cocotte enorme y pesada. Es el tipo de utensilio todo-terreno con el que se puede vivir sin tener otros. Se puede usar como horno holandés, como sartén, como cazuela para guisos, cocidos, estofados, sofritos o incluso para hacer sopas y caldos. Sin embargo hay que tener en cuenta dos cosas: 1- Lleva una especie de capa de pavonado para evitar que se oxide durante el almacenaje y transporte. Contrariamente a las instrucciones que se dan en la hoja que se suministra mi recomendación es rascar y quitar esta capa interna, ponerla a hervir agua, volver a frotar con papel y hacer el «curado» normal. O sea, untar con aceite o incluso manteca el interior y dejar en el horno o fogón a alta temperatura un buen rato. No hace falta que sea una hora, como dicen muchos tutoriales y la hoja de uso adjunta. 2 - Dicho lo anterior si te has acostumbrado a la cultura del aluminio recubierto de teflón antiadherente y no quieres cambiar de rutina, mejor olvídate de comprar este tipo utensilios para cocinar. Son pesados, es necesario precalentarlos antes de vertir los alimentos que queremos cocinar, no se deben usar detergente desengrasantes tipo KH7, no se deben lavar en el lavavajillas, si fríes tomate debes volver a engrasar el fondo para evitar que se oxiden... Vamos, en definitiva todo lo contrario de la rutina de la cocina doméstica moderna. Como ventajas tienes que duran generaciones, no tienes que andar con cucharas y espátulas de plástico por el temor a rayarlos, la distribución y retención del calor es infinitamente mejor, no hay peligro de que se desconche el esmaltado o se abombe la base si te pasas de temperatura. Sobre los comentarios negativos he de decir que compré otra cazuela de hierro fundido hace más de un año con reseñas negativas incluso peores que la de esta cazuela y en mi caso no he tenido ningún problema, está como la estrené y eso que le he dado usos agresivos como la de hacer sofritos de cebolla y tomate. ¡Ningún problema! simplemente un poco de aceite después de enjuagar con agua caliente y a la estantería de la cocina.

I used it for baking, so far. works great, not sticky at all. it is a solid piece of iron as far as i can tell. if it is seasoned well and used properly, it will work. worth to mention that it was pre-seasoned by factory too. (for any casting defects inside, like cold shock, I can not see it from outside.)

Beautiful quality especially if you own an induction stove. Well priced. Highly recommended.

Sono rimasto estremamente soddisfatto di questa casseruola in ghisa di Amazon Basics. È un prodotto solido, affidabile e che offre prestazioni di cottura eccezionali a un prezzo davvero competitivo. ​Punti di Forza: ​Distribuzione e Mantenimento del Calore Superiore: La ghisa è imbattibile. Una volta raggiunta la temperatura, la mantiene in modo uniforme per tutta la cottura, il che è perfetto per stufati, brasati a fuoco lento o anche per friggere. Le carni vengono sigillate alla perfezione e i cibi cucinano in modo omogeneo. La cottura del pane è perfetta, forma una crosticina che sembra pane cotto in un forno professionale. ​Durata Eterna e Versatilità: Questa casseruola è costruita per durare generazioni. Essendo in ghisa pura (non smaltata), la sua resistenza è massima. La uso tranquillamente su fornelli, in forno e persino sul fuoco vivo all'aperto. Più la si usa, meglio cucina! Non ho bisogno di preoccuparmi che lo smalto si scheggi o rovini. ​Rapporto Qualità-Prezzo Imbattibile: Per la qualità della ghisa e la robustezza del prodotto, il prezzo di Amazon Basics è imbattibile. È una scelta eccellente per chi vuole entrare nel mondo della ghisa senza spendere una fortuna. Punto debole: è sconsigliato cucinare salsa di pomodori in quanto quest'ultimi sono alimenti molto acidi. L'acidità può reagire con il metallo della ghisa grezza e rilasciare un sapore metallico alle vostre pietanze. ​⭐ Nota: Per chi è nuovo alla ghisa non smaltata, ricordate che richiede un po' di cura in più (mai sapone e asciugatura immediata), ma il risultato in cucina ripaga ampiamente lo sforzo! ​In conclusione, la Casseruola in Ghisa Amazon Basics è un acquisto che rifarei mille volte. È un vero classico della cucina, robusta e perfetta per chi cerca risultati professionali nei piatti che richiedono un calore costante e intenso. Consigliatissima!

Perfect for two people.