Lodge L Series 2-Quart Oval Casserole, Patriot Red

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Lodge L Series 2-Quart Oval Casserole, Patriot Red

Posted by ReedpStanton at 8:58 AM Labels: 2Quart, Patriot, Series

Lodge L Series 2-Quart Oval Casserole, Patriot Red Review

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Lodge L Series 2-Quart Oval Casserole, Patriot Red Feature

Superior heat distribution and retention
Enamel surface eliminates the need to "season"
Hand washing recommended
Can be used on gas, electric and ceramic cooktops

With the introduction of its enamel line, Lodge makes a swift departure from outdoor campfire cooking and comes inside for cooking in the oven and serving right at the table. This beautiful 13-1/2-by-9-1/4-inch casserole dish is still made of hand-prepared cast iron and offers the even heating, heat retention, and durability of the original Lodge pans. The difference is that it is hand-coated with several layers of glossy French enamel and fired at high temperatures to produce a hard, chip-resistant finish. The enamel coating eliminates the need for seasoning the dish and prevents the surface from reacting with certain foods. Bright colored enamel covers the exterior of the dish and the sturdy loop handles while the interior surface is a creamy white.

The dish is safe for the oven at temperatures up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and can be used on all cooktops, including electric, gas, ceramic, and induction. This 2-quart casserole dish can be used to marinate and refrigerate a small pork loin and then roast it at temperatures up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks can also freeze a prepared savory bread pudding right in the casserole dish for cooking at a later date. Although one of the most durable pans around, cooks will need to preserve this dish's surface by cooking with low to medium temperatures, using only wooden or silicone utensils with it, and hand washing it. Lodge offers a limited lifetime warranty on its enamel cast iron cookware. --Cristina Vaamonde The enamel coating eliminates the need to "season" the cast iron and creates a non-reactive surface that can be used for cooking as well as marinating, refrigerating or freezing. Lodge Enamel can be used on electric, gas and induction cooktops on low to medium temperatures. It can also be used in gas, electric or convection ovens below 500 degrees. Although dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended for preserving the appearance of the enamel. This 2 Quart oval casserole is great for individual lasgna dishes as well as au gratin dishes. Patriot Red