26cm Rapid-Heat Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 5L

26cm Rapid-Heat Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 5L by FIREUP
The Buy Me Once Verdict

The first real rethink of cast iron cookware in nearly a century. FIREUP's patented fin design guides heat across the base and up the sides, so this 5-litre Dutch oven heats up to 44% faster and cooks more evenly than a standard casserole – no hotspots, and less gas or electricity every time you cook. Cast in France from recycled iron, it's built to be the pot you hand down.

• Patented fin design heats up to 44% faster and more evenly than conventional cast iron, saving energy with every use
• Cast in France from recycled iron, with a tough, chip-resistant enamel that needs no seasoning – the interior develops a natural patina that rivals non-stick
• Roast, bake, braise, simmer, fry and sear; bakes sourdough with a proper oven-like crust
• Large, ergonomic handles make it easy to move from hob to oven to table, even in oven gloves
• Tight-fitting lid with an oven-safe gold-finish stainless steel knob – the lid also fits the FIREUP 26cm frying pan
• Works on every hob including induction and Aga; oven and grill safe to 260°C, lid and knob included
• Capacity 5 litres. Approx. 36cm handle to handle, 26cm wide, 22cm high with lid. Boxed weight 8.8kg
• Dishwasher safe, though hand-washing will keep it looking its best
• Rated 10/10 by The Telegraph
• 20-year manufacturer's guarantee against manufacturing defects
• Arrives in plastic-free packaging with a use-and-care booklet

FIREUP was founded by an Oxford-trained rocket scientist who applied heat-transfer principles from rocket engine cooling to the humble cast iron pot. Months of laboratory testing confirmed the science behind the fin design, and the result is the world's first energy-saving cast iron cookware: heirloom-quality pieces designed to last a lifetime and end the cycle of replacing pans every few years.