Bayou Classic 7418 12-qt Cast Iron Oval Roaster for Slow Cooking

The Bayou Classic Cast Iron Cookware is the perfect choice for every Outdoor Cooking need, excellent for hunting, fishing, camping, scouting, and your own backyard. With quality construction that sets the industry standard, they are made heavy duty, rough and rugged. The Oval Roaster can be used to slow roast turkeys, chicken, ham, and pot roast, as well as to slow cook stews, gumbo, and chili.

The raised alligator logo on the lid indicates that this is one rugged roaster, made of durable cast iron. The heavy oval-shaped pot is ideal for slow-roasting a turkey, a couple of chickens, pot roast, gumbo, or stew, either outdoors in a campfire or indoors in an oven or on the stove. The interior of the roaster measures 17 by 11 by 5-1/4 inches, and the overall length from one integral handle to the other is 20-1/2 inches. The domed lid sends moisture back into the pot and features a handle that can be grasped with ease by a padded mitt.

Before the first use, the cast-iron roaster and lid should be seasoned at least once and preferably several times. This will help prevent rusting and create a nonstick finish. After washing and drying thoroughly, the roaster should be coated with solid vegetable shortening, such as lard or bacon fat (not butter or margarine). The pot should then be 'baked' in a 300-degree-F oven for one hour, after which the excess should be wiped off. Spraying with a non-stick shortening after each use can also help season the pan.

Most cast-iron cookware can be scrubbed clean by hand without detergents and then dried immediately. Bayou Classic makes a full range of heavy-duty cookers and cookware for the outdoor chef, including the 12-qt Cast Iron Oval Roaster, which measures 15.75-in Length x 11.25-in Width x 4.75-in Height and features a domed lid.

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