Granite Ware 6106-2 Oval Roaster with Lid 13 Inch

Overview

A 13 inch oval enameled steel roaster with a self basting lid, oven safe to 932F and sized for up to a 7 pound bird or roast. The enclosed design also works as a sourdough bread cloche.

Granite Ware markets this as dual purpose, roasting pan by day and bread cloche when the lid goes on tight, and the 932F oven rating is the detail that actually supports the bread use, since sourdough baking at high heat would warp a lower rated pan.

• 13 inch oval shape
• 7 pound roast or poultry capacity
• Doubles as a sourdough bread cloche
• Enameled steel, chemical free coating

Who it's for

Suits cooks who want one enameled vessel that handles a small turkey or roast and also bakes crusty sourdough loaves, without needing a separate dutch oven. Less useful if you regularly cook birds larger than about 7 pounds, since this is sized for smaller roasts.

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Performance notes

Porcelain enamel over steel spreads heat evenly and the tight lid traps steam, which is what produces a crisp bread crust and a self basting effect on meat by returning moisture to the food as it cooks. The enamel surface is also described as dishwasher safe and resistant to flavor absorption, so it can move between savory roasts and bread without carrying over taste.

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