Cast Iron 4.25L Dutch Oven Set

The Dutch oven is the most versatile of cast iron pots, and quite possibly the only pot you will ever need. It can be used on a gas ring, an altar fire, or can be buried in coals. It is suitable for boiling, broiling, roasting, baking, stewing, frying and any other method of cooking. This is by far the best piece of camp cooking equipment available. What you will receive in the Dutch Oven Set – 4.25L: • Dutch Oven • Carry Bag • Lid Lifter • Dutch Oven dimensions • Inside - Diameter 24cm, Depth 10cm • Outside - Diameter 29cm, Depth 14cm with legs Care Instructions: • Before first use - Remove all labels, hand wash in hot soapy water, rinse and towel dry immediately. Pre-seasoning instructions - • Thoroughly wash and dry the piece to be seasoned. • Coat the cookware including the cast iron lid (if applicable) with a thick layer of vegetable oil using a pastry brush or a cloth. • The entire cookware surface must be coated with oil. Place the cookware in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour. After one hour, turn off the oven • and allow cookware to cool gradually. Cleaning: • Hand Wash Safe Only. • To clean, wash with warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. • Do not soak cast iron. Do not allow to air dry. Towel dry immediately after each wash. • Using for an extended period of time without cleaning may result in accumulation of dust, forming grime that is hard to wipe off later. • To remove hard grime, rub with abrasive sponge/plastic scrubbing pad, then re-season (follow re-seasoning instruction detailed below). • To protect pre-seasoned coating, hand-wash only and dry immediately. Some soaps or detergents contain degreasing action which can remove the • seasoning. If that is the case, please follow the re-seasoning procedures • Do not use bleach - Do not use oven cleaners. • If your cookware includes a lid, store separately to allow for air circulation • Cast iron cookware provides unparalleled heat retention, which is crucial to maintaining a consistent oil temperature when deep-frying. • For best results, use medium-high heat. • If the cookware is scratched and the pre-seasoned layer is removed, it must be seasoned again. • Always hand wash and dry completely before storing away. Warning: • Cast iron is not Microwave Safe. Cast iron Is not Dishwasher Safe. Do not allow to boil dry. • When cooking on ceramic or halogen stovetop, always lift pan, do not slide or drag, as this will damage the cooking surface. • Always use potholders or oven mitts. Handles will get hot. Before washing, always allow the pot/pan to cool to room temperature.