{"product_id":"7-piece-cast-iron-dutch-oven-cookware-set-grey","title":"7 Piece Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cookware Set - Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf pots cooked according to the way they look, these Cast Iron pans would make scrumptiously delicious meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCast iron pans and Dutch ovens can be used for frying and baking foods to perfection. When\u003cbr\u003e\nproperly seasoned they are terrific for non-stick cooking on top of the stove as well as baking in\u003cbr\u003e\nthe oven. Cast iron pots are heavy but it is worth the extra muscle power it takes to use them.\u003cbr\u003e\nOven Safe: The cast iron cookware set is oven safe and can be used in your oven to cook\/bake\u003cbr\u003e\nany food you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrength: Cast iron is tough. These pots are nearly indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurable \u0026amp; Economic: There's a reason why there are old cast iron pans at yard sales and\u003cbr\u003e\nantique shops. It is very difficult to completely ruin them. Cast iron pans and Dutch ovens are\u003cbr\u003e\nvery economical since they will last for generations when properly cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeat Retention: Once cast iron is hot, it stays hot. This ability to maintain heat makes these pots\u003cbr\u003e\nperfect for cooking applications such as searing meat. Cast iron is great for keeping food warm\u003cbr\u003e\nsince it holds heat for a considerable length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortifies and Seasons Food: Every time you cook in your cast iron pots, iron is released into your\u003cbr\u003e\nfood which fortifies the food with an essential nutrient. During the cooking process, a small\u003cbr\u003e\namount of iron is absorbed into the foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty: Cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens display your food beautifully. This is especially true\u003cbr\u003e\nwhen they are used for bread or pies. The pots themselves are glazed over with a polished\u003cbr\u003e\nceramic glaze that makes them colorful and aesthetically pleasing and an embellishment to any\u003cbr\u003e\nkitchen space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooking on top of the stove in your cast iron pans it is best to preheat it. You can do this by\u003cbr\u003e\nusing the pop and sizzle test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pan over a burner and let it preheat for five minutes or so, rotating it now and then.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways set a timer so that you don���t forget that you have it on the burner. To test for readiness\u003cbr\u003e\ndrop a couple of drops of water in the pan. The water should pop and sizzle. If the water\u003cbr\u003e\nimmediately evaporates the pan is too hot. You can also heat cast iron pans and Dutch ovens in\u003cbr\u003e\na hot oven for 20 to 30 minutes, again setting the timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you bake in a cast iron pan it is not necessary to preheat it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the box\u003cbr\u003e\n1 x 20cm Caserrole and lid\u003cbr\u003e\n1 x 22cm Casserole and lid\u003cbr\u003e\n1 x 24cm Casserole and lid\u003cbr\u003e\n1 x 25cm Skillet\/Frypan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SASTRO SMTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757883732185,"sku":"567R-1029","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/3219\/9897\/files\/s-zoom_61b0f674-37bf-471f-9760-d723ca87bf09.jpg?v=1779926309","url":"https:\/\/sastro.co.za\/products\/7-piece-cast-iron-dutch-oven-cookware-set-grey","provider":"Sastro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}