Cast Iron Casseroles

Enamelled Cast Iron Pots and Dutch Ovens for Traditional Cooking

Enamelled cast iron pots are ideal for recipes that need slow cooking and a steady temperature. Cast iron builds up and holds heat exceptionally well, so it is perfect for stews, braises, beans and pulses, rice dishes and traditional recipes.

Guison pots are made of cast iron and enamelled inside and out. Unlike traditional bare cast iron, they need no seasoning and no oiling to protect them from rust.

They are also suitable for all hob types, including induction.

Why cook with a cast iron pot?

One of the main qualities of cast iron is its ability to hold heat for a long time and keep a steady temperature while cooking.

That makes it especially good for dishes that need to cook slowly, such as stews, braises, bean dishes and traditional recipes.

Bear in mind one feature of this material: cast iron is heavier than other materials and takes longer to release the heat it has built up. That thermal mass is exactly what makes it so good for certain kinds of cooking.

Cast iron pots for all i pebre

In Valencia, one of the traditional uses for these pots is all i pebre, an eel stew closely linked to the cooking of the Albufera lagoon, just south of the city.

Cast iron's ability to hold heat and keep a steady simmer makes these pots particularly well suited to traditional recipes like this.

They are just as good for other fish, meat and bean stews, braises and slow-cooked dishes.

Can you cook rice in a cast iron pot?

Yes, you can cook rice in a cast iron pot or casserole, but you need to allow for how the material behaves.

Cast iron holds heat for a long time, even after you turn the heat down or off. So when cooking rice, adjust the cooking time and remember that the stored heat will keep cooking the rice, so it doesn't overcook.

Can cast iron pots be used on induction?

Yes. Current Guison enamelled cast iron pots work on induction hobs, as well as on gas, ceramic hobs and over an open flame.

On a ceramic or induction hob, remember that cast iron is heavy: lift the pot to move it rather than sliding it across the glass.

Does an enamelled cast iron pot need seasoning?

If you have used a cast iron pot in the past, you may remember it needed some care to stop it from rusting.

The models you'll find at Paellaclick are enamelled inside and out, so they don't need the seasoning that bare cast iron requires.

You get all the heat performance of cast iron with much simpler care.

Can cast iron casseroles go in the oven?

As well as pots, this range includes enamelled cast iron casseroles.

The casseroles can go in the oven, but on our models you need to remove the lid first, as the lid knob is not oven-safe.