Babish 135437.02R 3 qt. Round Enameled Cast Iron Braiser Pan with Self-Basting Lid, Black

I was looking for a smaller version of my Dutch Oven and this Braiser is perfect! I really like the quality of this less expensive cast iron pot. I spent a lot of money on my Dutch oven and the red enamel eventually started chipping off. This Babish 3 qt braiser is cast iron on the outside and a wonderful enamel on the inside. It cooked evenly and cleaned up really well. I would suggest wiping the outside of this braiser with a little oil to keep it looking and performing well. When you clean this pot, do not let it sit in water as it will start to rust and you'll be spending more time trying to get it off. This braiser is perfect for making risotto, chicken, roasts and many other dishes! It's also oven safe up to 500 degrees. The size is a great addition to my cast iron pots and I love it!

I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this cast iron pot. It's only 3 qt but it has quite a dense, heavy feel to it. You can tell it's not cheaply made. While I was searing the chuck roast to prepare for pot roast, the pot got hot nice and retained uniform heat throughout the bottom, making searing easy and quick. I used about 2 lbs of meat and approximately 4 cups of vegetables. It fit nicely and fed our family of 4 perfectly. The 3 qt is definitely perfect for 2-4 servings without the hassle of a larger dish. Once in the oven with the lid, the roast cooked in about 3 hrs on 325° and it looked and tasted like perfection. The heavy lid sealed in moisture to retain steam and allow to meat to get so tender and juicy. The design of the pot is perfect. The easy clean enamel is cherry on top. I love a good cast iron but I'm converted with the addition of enamel! It cleaned up so easily. Everything from unpacking to cleanup felt like a high end experience. Worth every penny!

I love this braiser! The quality is really great! It has a lot of weight to it. It's multi purpose. I use it for deep frying, shallow frying and a lot more. It washes really well and so far there is no stain on it. Be careful with the handles, they get hot. This single pot can replace youe sauce pan, pot and dutch oven! So versatile.

This cast iron pan is great strong quality! The black color is very pretty and a dark black. The lid is great as most cast iron pans don’t come with any. I highly recommend this set as I have absolutely no complaints once so every. My meat came out sooo juicy and crispy I wish I would have gotten a picture. 10/10!

This babish 3. Quart pan is really nice, I've been wanting a pan with a lid that I can use in the oven for a long time now to make roasts and casseroles in and this is just what I needed, this is a really good quality pan, perfect size, it's not too big and it's not too small, I absolutely love it and I love the fact that it's cast iron, it will last forever, I definitely recommend

Nicely built cast iron braiser. Not a big fan of the powder-coated(?) matte finish, but the enamel & coating quality looks very nice. The weight is not surprisingly heavy for cast-iron braise of this size. Rather I felt it lighter than I expected. The braiser came in a nice/well-protected package. No, this is not a La Creuset. If you need the brand name, go for it. I think they are great. If you want a cast iron braiser but don't care about the brand/look, this is a good alternative at a 1/2 - 1/3 price. Then, is this better than those at 1/4 price? I don't have answer for than.

Omg where do i start. This braiser pan makes things taste so much better. It gives your food a nice color while keepung the juices inside the meat. Cast iron pans are now my favorite to use when cooking. Make sure you wash before first use and dry immediately everytime you use it and it will last for yrs.

Really enjoying using this Dutch oven, I've been making bread and stew. The Enamel coating has help up great, and although it is heavy, it is very easy to clean. I have done tomato sauces, pot roasts, chili, soup, and a few other recipes with this thing, it works great!

I got this Babish 3 qt matte enamel cast iron braiser for my husband since he is the cook in the family and loves his cast iron pots and pants. He loves this one especially because the inside is enamel. You can cook things quickly and just put the whole braiser in in fridge since it is not very tall. The only thing he didn't like is that the handles of the braiser and the knob on the lid are getting hot. Just be careful use oven gloves, otherwise would buy again!

I have used cast iron cookware for decades including stovetop and bakeware. So, I am familiar with the pros/cons. I also know the benefits of it being enameled-you don't have to worry about water/acids corroding metal. This was shipped to me, so I was initially put off at the smaller size-it is more like a deep 10" skillet. But I warmed as I really didn't have any smaller enameled cookware. This fit the bill. The smaller size would also appeal to somebody who doesn't want to deal with the weight if a large dutch oven as it really isn't heavy. I could also see this perfect for an elderly person. The inside is typical enameled cast iron, and the outside is more a matte finish. I never had a problem cleaning either. It cooked like your typical cast iron, and the lid sealed well. There were no pour spouts like on a skillet with lid that vent; this keeps the dish tightly sealed.