{"title":"Enameled Cast Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth range: cast iron with a colored enamel exterior and a machined-smooth bare iron cooking surface. Skillets in 8, 10 and 12 inches, Dutch ovens in 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5 quarts, a braiser and a grill pan. Every piece works on induction and goes into a 260 °C (500 °F) oven. Flint, Clay or Sage. Lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hearth-skillet-10-in","title":"Hearth Skillet 10 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Skillet 10 in is the everyday pan for two: 26.5 cm across the rim (10.4 in), 21 cm of flat cooking surface, 5 cm deep, 2.6 kg (5.7 lb). Two chicken thighs, a pair of steaks, or a frittata fit on the surface, and the pan goes from the burner into a 260 °C (500 °F) oven without a thought. The cooking surface is machined smooth from the raw casting and left bare, so it takes and holds a seasoning like plain cast iron. The outside is vitreous enamel, in a choice of three colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm walls hold heat through a sear and keep it through a roast. An 18 cm handle, a helper handle on the far side for two-handed lifting, and a pour spout on each rim. Induction, yes. Sold without a lid; the Bench Lid 10 in is made for this rim. Hand wash, dry on a warm burner, and wipe the iron with a little oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it hold compared with the 12 in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 in has a 21 cm cooking surface; the Hearth Skillet 12 in has 25.5 cm, which is room for two more chicken thighs. The 10 in weighs 2.6 kg, the 12 in 3.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the cooking surface after a sear?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot water and a brush while the pan is still warm, then dry it on the burner and wipe the iron with a thin film of oil. For stuck-on food, the chainmail scrubber in the Bench Care Kit lifts it without taking the seasoning with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich lid fits?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bench Lid 10 in, sized for 26 to 26.5 cm rims. The same lid fits the Forge Skillet 10 in and the Hearth Grill Pan 10 in, so one lid covers three pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597138571635,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-FLI","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597138604403,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-CLA","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597138637171,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-SAG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-skillet-10-in-flint-three-quarter.png?v=1788426695"},{"product_id":"hearth-skillet-8-in","title":"Hearth Skillet 8 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Skillet 8 in is the smallest pan in the range: 21 cm across the rim (8.3 in), 16.5 cm of flat cooking surface, 4.5 cm deep, 1.9 kg (4.2 lb). It is the pan for one or two eggs, a single steak, or a pancake at a time, and it is light enough to bring to the table. The cooking surface is cast iron machined flat and smooth, the way a whitesmith finished a rough casting; it ships bare and builds a seasoning as any bare iron does. The exterior is vitreous enamel in Flint, Clay or Sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe walls are 4 mm cast iron. The 15 cm handle is cast in one piece with the body, with a helper tab opposite it and a pour spout on each side. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F), and it works on induction. No lid is included, and no Bench lid is made in this size. Hand wash, dry it on a warm burner, and wipe the iron with a little oil before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8 in big enough for two people?\u003c\/strong\u003e For eggs, yes: the 16.5 cm cooking surface takes two eggs or one steak at a time. For two portions of anything larger, the Hearth Skillet 10 in has a 21 cm surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cooking surface need seasoning?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is bare machined iron, and it seasons the same way as any bare cast iron: cook with fat, dry it on the burner, wipe on a thin coat of oil. The Bench Seasoning Wax is measured for exactly that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Bench Handle Sleeve fit the 8 in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The sleeve slides over the 15 cm handle and stays on in the oven to 230 °C. The Bench lids start at 10 in, so this pan is used uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597715288435,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-FLI","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597715321203,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-CLA","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597715353971,"sku":"HEARTH-SKILL-SAG","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-skillet-8-in-flint-three-quarter.png?v=1788426685"},{"product_id":"hearth-skillet-12-in","title":"Hearth Skillet 12 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Skillet 12 in is the family pan: 31 cm across the rim (12.2 in), 25.5 cm of flat cooking surface, 5.5 cm deep, 3.4 kg (7.5 lb). Four chicken thighs sit on the surface without touching; a whole cornbread bakes in it; a batch of smashed potatoes roasts in one layer. The cooking surface is a bare iron casting machined flat, which is the whitesmith's work, and it seasons in use like any bare cast iron. The exterior is vitreous enamel; the pan comes in three colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe walls are 4 mm thick. A 20 cm handle and a helper handle across from it make the weight manageable with two hands, and there is a pour spout on either side for draining fat. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F) and works on induction. The Bench Lid 12 in turns it into a covered pan; a lid is not included. Care is the same as the other Hearth skillets: hand wash, dry on the burner, a little oil on the iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 3.4 kg heavy to handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a two-handed pan when full; the helper handle is there for that. If you want the same cooking surface at half the weight, the Forge Skillet 12 in is 2 mm carbon steel at 1.8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The cooking surface is bare iron and a dishwasher strips its seasoning. Hand wash, dry on the burner, and wipe on oil; the Bench Seasoning Wax keeps that last step tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Bench Handle Sleeve fit the 20 cm handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The sleeve fits handles from 15 to 24 cm, so it covers every Hearth and Forge skillet. 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A 20 cm round of bread fits inside, which makes it the size for a no-knead loaf, a braise for two, or a pot of beans. Unlike the Hearth skillets, this pot is enameled inside as well as out, so there is no seasoning to build and no bare iron to oil. It comes in three enamel colors with a stainless steel knob on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe walls are 4 mm cast iron, and the lid has a ring of drip points on its underside that return condensation to the food during a long, low braise. Two wide loop handles take oven mitts. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F) with the lid on, and it works on induction. Hand wash, dry it fully, and store it with the lid ajar so the inside stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size loaf fits in the 3.5 qt?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 20 cm round, which is a loaf from about 400 g of flour. For a larger boule or a stew for four, the Hearth Dutch Oven 5.5 qt is 26 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the enamel interior need seasoning?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The inside is vitreous enamel, so it is washed like a plate: hot water, mild soap, dry fully. Only the Hearth skillets and grill pan have a bare cooking surface that wants oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it sit on the Bench Trivet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Bench Trivet is 20 cm across and holds every Hearth pot up to the 7.5 qt, so the 3.5 qt goes straight from the oven to the table on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597721481587,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-CLA","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597721514355,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-FLI","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597721547123,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-SAG","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-dutch-oven-3-5-qt-clay-three-quarter.png?v=1788426721"},{"product_id":"hearth-dutch-oven-5-5-qt","title":"Hearth Dutch Oven 5.5 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Dutch Oven 5.5 qt is the one-pot size for a household of four: 26 cm across (10.2 in), 13 cm tall, 5.2 liters, 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) with the lid. It takes a whole chicken with vegetables around it, a stew that feeds four with leftovers, or a boule from a full kilo of dough. The enamel runs inside and out, so the pot never needs seasoning; the cooking surface cleans with soap and water. The lid knob is stainless steel and the exterior comes in three enamel colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast iron walls 4 mm thick hold a steady low simmer for hours, and the self-basting lid drips condensation back onto whatever is under it. Wide loop handles on both sides fit gloved hands. It goes into a 260 °C (500 °F) oven and onto an induction cooktop. Hand wash, dry fully, and store with the lid propped open so air reaches the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 5.5 qt the right size for four people?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes for stews, chili and braises: 5.2 liters is four generous servings plus leftovers. For batch cooking or a whole bird for six to eight, the Hearth Dutch Oven 7.5 qt is 30 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get browned marks off the enamel interior?\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it in warm water, then wash with soap and a soft sponge. Do not use the chainmail scrubber from the Bench Care Kit on enamel; that scrubber is for the bare iron surfaces of the Hearth skillets and the Forge pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I carry it to the table on the Bench Trivet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Bench Trivet stands on silicone feet and is rated to hold the 7.5 qt, so the 5.2 kg of this pot is well within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597723644275,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-CLA","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597723677043,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-FLI","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597723709811,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-SAG","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-dutch-oven-5-5-qt-clay-three-quarter.png?v=1788429096"},{"product_id":"hearth-dutch-oven-7-5-qt","title":"Hearth Dutch Oven 7.5 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Dutch Oven 7.5 qt is the batch pot: 30 cm across (11.8 in), 14.5 cm tall, 7.1 liters, 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) with the lid. It holds a whole turkey breast, a double batch of chili, or stock from a full chicken carcass, and it serves six to eight. The pot is enameled inside and out, so there is nothing to season and nothing to oil; the interior wipes clean. A stainless steel knob tops the lid, and the exterior enamel comes in three colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm cast iron walls take a long time to heat and a long time to cool, which is what a 7 liter braise wants. The lid is self-basting, with drip points underneath that rain condensation back over the food. Wide loop handles on both sides, because a full pot weighs close to 14 kg. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F), works on induction. Hand wash, dry fully, store with the lid ajar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it full?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 kg empty and roughly double that with 7 liters of stew inside, so lift it with both loop handles. If that is more pot than you cook for, the Hearth Dutch Oven 5.5 qt weighs 5.2 kg and serves four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 7.5 qt go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e The enamel would survive it, but the bare rim under the lid can rust, so hand wash and dry it fully. The Bench Care Kit's cotton cloth is lint-free for drying the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Bench Trivet hold the 7.5 qt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Bench Trivet is 20 cm across and is rated up to this pot; its silicone feet keep the 6.4 kg off the table surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597723906419,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-CLA","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597723939187,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-FLI","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597723971955,"sku":"HEARTH-DUTCH-SAG","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-dutch-oven-7-5-qt-clay-three-quarter.png?v=1788429112"},{"product_id":"hearth-braiser-3-5-qt","title":"Hearth Braiser 3.5 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hearth Braiser 3.5 qt is the wide, shallow pot: 28 cm across (11.0 in), 23 cm of cooking surface, 6.5 cm deep, 3.3 liters, 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) with its lid. The shape is for dishes that start with browning and finish covered: chicken thighs skin-side down, then stock and a domed lid; short ribs seared, then a low oven. The interior is enameled, like the Dutch ovens, so browning happens on enamel and cleanup is soap and water. Three exterior colors, stainless steel lid knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalls are 4 mm cast iron, and the wide base gives 23 cm of contact with the burner, more than the 10 in skillets. The domed lid adds headroom for a whole cauliflower or a rolled roast. Loop handles on both sides. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F) with the lid, and it works on induction. Hand wash, dry fully, and store with the lid ajar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the braiser differ from the 3.5 qt Dutch oven?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 3.3 liter capacity, different shape. The Hearth Dutch Oven 3.5 qt is 22 cm across and 11 cm tall, for liquids and bread; the braiser is 28 cm across and 6.5 cm deep, for browning in a single layer and then covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the enamel cooking surface easy to clean after browning?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Deglaze while the pot is warm and the fond lifts; what remains comes off with a soak and a soft sponge. Keep the Bench Care Kit's chainmail scrubber for the bare iron of the Hearth skillets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on an induction cooktop?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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The ribs are 6 mm tall, so fat drains into the channels while the tops of the ribs sear a burger, a chicken breast, or a slab of halloumi. The ribs and channels are machined from the raw casting and left bare, so this surface seasons in use like the Hearth skillets. The exterior is vitreous enamel, offered in three colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast iron, 4 mm at the wall. An 18 cm handle, and a pour spout in each corner so the fat in the channels drains without a mess. Oven-safe to 260 °C (500 °F); induction-ready. The Bench Lid 10 in fits the 26 cm rim for finishing thicker cuts covered. Hand wash, dry on the burner, and wipe the ribs with a little oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big a steak fits on the grill surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ribbed area is 24 cm square, so one large steak or two burgers with room to turn them. For four burgers at once, use the flat 25.5 cm surface of the Hearth Skillet 12 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean between the ribs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot water and a stiff brush while the pan is warm, then dry it on the burner and wipe oil along the ribs. The chainmail scrubber in the Bench Care Kit follows the channels without scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich lid and handle sleeve fit it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bench Lid 10 in, which is sized for 26 to 26.5 cm rims, and the Bench Handle Sleeve, which fits the 18 cm handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitesmith: finished by hand, guaranteed for life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitesmith","offers":[{"title":"Flint","offer_id":64597724791155,"sku":"HEARTH-GRILL-FLI","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clay","offer_id":64597724823923,"sku":"HEARTH-GRILL-CLA","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage","offer_id":64597724856691,"sku":"HEARTH-GRILL-SAG","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/files\/hearth-grill-pan-10-in-flint-three-quarter.png?v=1788429492"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8039\/8195\/collections\/hearth-skillet-10-in-flint-lifestyle.png?v=1788427072","url":"https:\/\/whitesmithcookware.com\/collections\/enameled-cast-iron.oembed","provider":"Whitesmith Cookware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}