Discount Bayou Classics Cast Iron Oval Fryer with Griddle Lid - 6 qt.

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I am not giving this five stars for its advertised original intended use, for that purpose I have no comment. Following the inspiration of Chad Robertson Tartine Bread and Jim Lahey My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Methodto use cast iron casseroles and dutch ovens to create a mini-steam oven for bread, I purchased this product with the hope that it would allow me to home bake shapes of bread other than rounds, for which I use a Lodge Logic 5-Quart Double Dutch Oven and Casserole with Skillet Cover. I am very pleased with this product because it has fulfilled my expectations. It is large and it is heavy and it does require that you handle it with care when hot( I use two Ove Gloves Ove' Glove Hot Surface Handler, 1 Glove (Pack of 2)to handle it rather than oven mits. I place the piece in the oven during the pre-heating cycle, then I place the proofed loaf on the now hot lid and cover that with the now hot base base. In otherwords, I use it upside down. After 20 minutes or so, I remove the large "fryer" part and finish the bread uncovered. I highly recommend this product to other home bakers, who should find that it can expand their repertoire of breads.

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Purchased this to fit in my roaster oven at our summer place. The round skillets just won't fit and I love roasted meats cooked in cast iron. When I received the cooker, I was skeptical as the surface was very bumpy. I even think that I got one that someone had returned, as there was one portion of the surface that had been sanded down. I decided to season it up anyway as it was just the size I needed and was a good price. Well, the first seasoning yielded a very good result! I went ahead and added 2 more layers of seasoning before I tried it the first time. I put 2 boned chuck roasts in it, and slow roasted them and added the veggies later. Well, I loved it! Super non stick and yielded very good results. To those that are thinking about sanding theirs down, I say try it before doing that. The sanded portion actually did not take the seasoning as well as the bumpy areas. If you don't like it, you can always burn your seasoning off and sand it down later. The lid of the cooker fit very well on my pan and the size is just perfect to sit on the two burners on your cooktop to use as a griddle. I only put one layer of seasoning on mine before I cooked pancakes and it was very nice to cook on. Note: I saw some negative reviews about the coating it's shipped with. You want it coated until you get it, so that it doesn't rust. I found it very easy to scrub off with the scratchy side of the sponge and Dawn dish soap. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the sanded down spot on mine and the fact that it's made in China.

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Heavier than expected, retains heat beautifully. This fryer gives professional results at a fraction of the price. Prepared fried chicken for a small party AND shrimp and veggie tempura medley still getting raves.

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I got this to bake my no-kneed dutch-oven bread in small baguette shapes. It works perfectly. I've also found that it's great for roasts and stews. Once it's seasoned (which is not difficult), it's easy to clean with hot water and a scrub brush.

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Good size good double use because top can can be used as griddle good price would tell others about item