cast iron cookware

[swedeheart]

I'm looking to buy a particular cast iron casserole that has a 25cm diameter while the hot spot on my cooker is only 17cm. According to the company that manufactures the cookware the difference won't pose a problem as cast iron is so highlyt heat-conductive anyway. Would you agree?

[sad old git]

A cast iron casserole dish should be fine over a smaller gas/electric ring as it is quite rigid and will not warp as some other pans tend to do so the heat should spread fairly evenly. I only have one small CI pan but I have never had any problems with it. Hope this helps. S.O.G

[thugulike]

I gave up on my large cast iron casserole as I wasn't strong enough to lift it when it was full.

[boxtops]

Agree with thug! - I had a full set of le Creuset pans meany years ago - when the biggest saucepan was full of potatoes and water, I couldn't lift it off the worktop!

[swedeheart]

Sounds reassuring, S.O.G. - I think I'll go for it, then. Oh dear, thugulike and boxtops, strength is not my forte;-) Henceforth I shall have to stand in front of the cooker and eat, I suppose...! Fair warning, and it may well be I eventually give up on mine too but for now I really want one:) Thanks, guys!

[sad old git]

Swede. I have to agree with thug and boxtops that the larger the casserole dish the heavier it will be. As i said mine is quite small and doesn't present a problem; however just a suggestion....If you are cooking in a large dish could not the food be ladled onto plates and then transported to the table. I hope I'm not offending anyone I'm just looking at possible solutions. S.O.G

[swedeheart]

Hi S.O.G. Don't know if you're offending anyone but you're certainly not offending me:) I went to the store yesterday and at first I had my eyes on a 4 litre casserole with a glass lid. They're promoting that one right now and for that reason it was actually cheaper than the 3 litre one. But I ended up buying the 3 litre one after all - and I still had to call a cab ha ha or I would never had made it home at all. Don't worry 'bout me standing in the kitchen to eat, that was just a mental image that arose and I wrote that just for fun:)

The one I bought is the one they single out as AWARDED on this page (only smaller) http://www.skeppshult.com/en/

[sad old git]

Glad I haven't offended you Swede. The casserole you chose looks good value so I hope it gives you many hearty meals. Happy cooking.S.O.G

[ayabrea38]

Well at least you can get fit while you cook!
All I can say about cast iron is treat it well,just as you would a wonderful lady....not too hot not too cold and always clean and tidy!

[swedeheart]

...and not forgetting an oil massage on a regular basis! (Damn.That iron pot is gonna have it better than me:)