Rachael Ray 5-1/4-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Oval Casserole, Orange | 
 enlarge | Brand: Rachael Ray
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $79.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 48275
Color: Orange
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.2
Dimensions (in): 18 x 11.2 x 14.1
MPN: 50940
Model: 50940
UPC: 051153509407
EAN: 0051153509407
ASIN: B000IXOO38
Release Date: September 20, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Oval 5-1/4-quart covered casserole from Rachael Ray; for pot roasts and stews | | • | Crafted in durable cast iron for heat retention and even distribution; porcelain enamel interior eliminates the need for seasoning | | • | With cast-iron loop handles on the casserole's sides; the fitted lid keeps heat and flavor in and removes by grasping a top-mounted knob | | • | Handwash and dry immediately; made in China | | • | Casserole measures 17-1/3 by 10-3/4 by 6-2/3 inches and weighs 16.2 pounds upon shipping; limited lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
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
Amazon.com Review
Warm the body and soul on a cold winter's night with a home-cooked meal of spicy chili or comforting baked macaroni and cheese. To prepare either dish, Rachael Ray offers this covered 5-1/4-quart casserole. The casserole's oval form fits neatly on stovetops, while the construction adapts for oven use. Crafted in cast iron, the casserole resists warping and breakage, while it deftly retains and distributes heat. The porcelain-enameled coating eliminates the need for pre-seasoning along the casserole's interior, which most cast-iron cookware requires. To transport contents to and fro, the casserole proffers two loop handles on the short sides of its oval form. The fitted cast-iron lid contains flavor and heat for more efficient and tasty cooking. A top-mounted knob aids in easy lid removal. For the best care, allow the casserole to cool before washing it by hand. Avoid abrasive scrubbing pads and harsh cleansers to preserve the casserole's enamel. Dry immediately to prevent corrosion. A limited lifetime warranty covers the China-made casserole. The casserole measures 17-1/3 by 10-3/4 by 6-2/3 inches and weighs 16-1/5 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
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| Customer Reviews:
 Cast iron casserole June 8, 2008
Good looking, good cooking casserole. Perfect for chicken and a small duck. Easy cleaning. Best for the price (comparing to another "cast iron" brands)
Great Pot May 6, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
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
 Some problems emerging with the casseroles. May 2, 2007
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
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!
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