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Customer Reviews of Rachael Ray 5-1/4-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Oval Casserole, Orange
Customer Rating:  Summary: Cast iron casserole Comment: Good looking, good cooking casserole. Perfect for chicken and a small duck. Easy cleaning. Best for the price (comparing to another "cast iron" brands) Customer Rating: Summary: Great Pot Comment: We have the smaller Rachael Ray casserole and it works great on camping trips in the RV, but the oval casserole is better in that it can hold a whole chicken, a large gumbo or most anything we use to make in the dutch-oven at home -- with these two added features of being easier to clean and looks great as a serving dish. In addition, the shape makes it easy to stir and serve in. Rich Customer Rating:  Summary: Some problems emerging with the casseroles. Comment: These "made in China" casseroles are pretty, and similar to Le Creuset in appearance, enamel over cast iron, however people are noticing the enamel does not stand up well to heat, and it cracks. (See reviews on "Rachael Ray 3-1/2-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Round Casserole, Blue", and talk with people who handle returns at your dept. store.) Additionally, the casserole has a cheap phenolic (plastic) handle on the top cover, which the manual says are "oven safe" ONLY up to 350 F temperature. This makes no sense, when recipes may call for 350-400 degree temperatures! A 350 degree handle is just as hot to the touch, be it made of cheap plastic or cast iron. Batali's handles are good to 500 degrees, Le Creuset's handles are good to 450 degrees, Rachael's cheap plastic handle will be melted slime, long before then at just 350 degrees! Quite a few bakers know that oven temps may vary from 50-75 degrees from what is "set", at times! While using plastic handles saves a small expense for Rachael, it may limit oven temp setting to 300-325 for some, to put in a margin of safety, to avoid lid handle meltdown. It just gives one more thing to worry about while cooking-to not let the handle melt into a puddle of goo. Rachael, get better quality control with the next batch, and please give matching cast iron handles instead of cheap plastic, and make it easy on customers! More Reviews Your choice: Rachael Ray 5 1/4 - qt. Cast Iron Casserole for hearty meals. PRICED RIGHT! Must-haves for your kitchen! Food TV personality and cooking guru Rachael Ray endorses these two fine pieces. Our special negotiations bring you two sweet bargains! Place your order today! Oval shape porcelain enamel on cast iron; Performs flawlessly on stovetop or in the oven; Snug-fitting lid locks in moisture and flavors; Bottom is oven safe to 500 degrees F (lid is not); Handwashing recommended. Weighs 16 lbs., 8 ozs.; AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Rachael Ray 12" Skillet, Orange - word search in our store for 'Rachael Ray'. Rachael Ray 5 1/4-qt. Covered Cast Iron Casserole 
Choosing Appliance -> Taps If you want a sink with large bowl dimensions to cope with big-pan washing-up, it is worth considering a tap with a pull-out or pull-down spray rinse. This gives you water anywhere you need it around the bowl area. Choosing Appliance -> Cooking Pans This is another area where spending money is justified. The best pans combine different metals like aluminum or copper on the outside and stainless steel on the inside. Aluminum and copper are valued for their ability to spread heat evenly over the entire pan, and stainless steel is valued for its non-reactive qualities. Buy pans which are heavy and thick with solid handles that are well fastened to the pot. As with knives, buy the highest quality cooking pans you can afford one at a time, starting with a saute pan and a 3 qt. sauce pan. They will last forever. At some point, a stock pot (which will be especially pricey) should be considered for serious cooking. Rachael Ray 5-1/4-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Oval Casserole, Orange
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