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Add to SafariWhen comparing Libbey Glass Covered Casserole vs Granite Ware 0615-4 Covered Casserole, the Slant community recommends Granite Ware 0615-4 Covered Casserole for most people. In the question“What are the best casserole dishes under $15?” Granite Ware 0615-4 Covered Casserole is ranked 1st while Libbey Glass Covered Casserole is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Granite Ware 0615-4 Covered Casserole is:
The Granite Ware Covered Casserole is made from carbon steel coated in porcelain and weighs only 1.9 lbs - extremely lightweight for a pot holding 5 quarts. It has two medium-sized handles on the sides, comfortable to hold on to even when wearing thick oven mitts. This makes the pot easily maneuverable even for people with arthritis or generally weak wrists. It also reduces the chances of getting burned or the dish slipping from the hands of the cook.
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Pros
Pro Fits into most microwave ovens
Glass dishes are perfect for cooking/warming up food in the microwave oven. This Libbey casserole fits into most of them and has a wide flat bottom, which helps the food to heat through evenly.
Pro Protects from spillage
The casserole dish by itself has a capacity of 3.2 quarts, and the domed glass lid adds to that even more. The lid seals very well and prevents spillage, especially when transferring the dish to/from the oven.
Pro Durable and easy to clean
Thick, heavy glass does not break or chip easily. This casserole can be soaked for a long time, or safely put in the dishwasher.
Pro All the layers in a dish are visible when cooking
The clear glass provides a perfect view of the food that you're cooking.
Pro Extremely lightweight
The Granite Ware Covered Casserole is made from carbon steel coated in porcelain and weighs only 1.9 lbs - extremely lightweight for a pot holding 5 quarts. It has two medium-sized handles on the sides, comfortable to hold on to even when wearing thick oven mitts. This makes the pot easily maneuverable even for people with arthritis or generally weak wrists. It also reduces the chances of getting burned or the dish slipping from the hands of the cook.
Pro Suitable for browning food on the stovetop and then finishing the meal in the oven
This casserole is safe to use on all stovetops (except the ceramic glass) as well as in the oven. The dish can handle temperatures of up to 450 °F, but should not be put on the grill or under the broiler.
Pro Dishwasher safe and durable cooking surface
The Granite Ware casserole can be safely put in the dishwasher. The porcelain coated cooking surface is durable and resistant to scratches, metal utensils can be used freely.
Cons
Con Unusually heavy for a glass dish
This casserole is made from thick glass, and together with the lid it weighs a hefty 6 lbs. Definitely not suitable for cooks with weaker wrists.
Con Only suitable for oven or microwave use
The Emile Henry Rectangular Baker can't be used to cook on the stovetops, a grill or under the broiler, only in the microwave and the oven.
Con Can't be used on a ceramic glass stovetop
Because of its fast heat transmission, this dish can't be used on ceramic glass stovetops - there is a risk of it fusing with the surface, if the heat is too high.
Con Gets very hot very fast
Thin carbon steel and porcelain walls transfer heat quickly all over the dish, so oven mitts are a must.
Con Doesn't hold heat for long
Because of the thin walls, food in this casserole doesn't stay hot for long - only about 30 minutes.
