- 4-quart cast iron pot in chianti red ideal for everyday cooking or for smaller families
- Strong cast iron construction; stainless lid knob
- Durable porcelain enamel finish on the interior and exterior requires no seasoning and cleans easily
- Excellent heat-retention for oven to tabletop use
- Safe for gas, electric and ceramic-top ranges; hand wash with mild dish soap
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A versatile performer that will be at home in any home, this 4-quart cast iron Essentials Pot in chianti from Mario Batali is large enough to cook pastas and soups as well as roast cornish game hens and smaller cuts of meat. The pot's cast iron core guarantees even heat distribution, so your food won't burn, and it's been given a colorful durable porcelain enamel coating on both the interior and exterior that will resist stains as well as provide easy clean up. Self-basting spikes are featured on the interior of the lid, which ensures constant natural basting. The heavy lid is accented with a cast stainless steel knob, and it's further complemented by two generously sized looped handles on either side. Safe for gas, electric and ceramic-top ranges. Hand wash only.
Joining forces with Copco, a leading manufacturer of kitchenware products, famed restauranteur, cookbook author and Food Network personality Mario Batali has created The Italian Kitchen--a unique line of cast iron cookware, kitchen tools and serveware. Each item includes new features that modernize traditional cooking tools and are sure to be a help to anyone in the kitchen, from novices to the most seasoned cooks.
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We've added new colors and some key pieces to help round out your Italian Kitchen. The new 4 quart essential pot is the perfect vessel soups and sauces. Durable porcelain enamel finish interior and exterior requires not seasoning and cleans easily. Self-basting spikes on the interior to the lid ensure continuous, natural basting and features a cast stainless lid knob. Excellent heat-retention for oven to tabletop use and for all types of ovens and ranges.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dutch Oven AND Battleship Anchor,
By turkeyneck "turkeyneck" (Santa Monica, Kalifornia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mario Batali 4-Quart Essential Pot, Chianti (Kitchen)
I checked the DHL tracking info while the pot was en route - this 4 qt. cast iron pot ships at 17 lbs. (thank God for free shipping)! I suspected that couldn't be right, but sure enough, this is one heavy hunk of enamel-covered iron, partner. Its lid seems to weigh as much as the pot it sits on. I simply can't imagine Mario Batali's diminutive Italian grandma (well...more diminutive than he at least) hoisting this thing off the stove to put into a high cupboard. Or a low one at that. Imagine that there are bigger sized editions in this line to boot!
Mere heft aside, this is a beautifully-made pot with heirloom substance and I agree that it is the equal of any Le Creuset piece I own or have ever checked out. No wonder Chris Kimball and the staff of Cook's rated this the best buy dutch oven. It's worth what they're asking.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT INVESTMENT,
By Kmarlec (Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mario Batali 4-Quart Essential Pot, Chianti (Kitchen)
I have many dutch ovens including both French brands at triple the cost. This MB 4 quart is the one that I use the most. The Chianti color and design of the pot is very appealing. It cooks evenly and cleans up extremely well. In fact, I bought another in the Espresso color for our get away place. The 6 quart is nice too, but I don't use it quite as much as the 4 quart.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Quality- Great value!,
By Silly (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mario Batali 4-Quart Essential Pot, Chianti (Kitchen)
Very impressed with this cookware and highly recommend it. I understand why Cook's Illustrated gave this enameled cast iron pot a Best Value rating and I absolutely agree! I own two pieces of LeCrueset (which I love), but if I buy more cast iron cookware it will be this brand. The pot heats evenly and holds the heat really well. Also, this pot is good to up to 500 F and many other brands of enameled cast iron cookware shouldn't be used over 400F-- according to the manufacturer. The triple-coating of enamel is outstanding- I don't think it gets any better than this. The lid is heavy and fits well. The lid has a stainless steel knob- not something that can melt in an extremely hot oven. The lid also has "drip spikes" which are nice. Clean up is a breeze- the pot comes clean with hot soapy water and a soft sponge--no scrubbing is required. Since this is a very substantial pot, it will be very heavy when it is full. I like my LeCrueset very much, but I can buy two pieces of Mario's cookware and still spend less money than if I had purchased one similar LeCrueset item. My only regret is that I did not buy this pot sooner!
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