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Add to SafariWhen comparing IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish 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 IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish is ranked 2nd. 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 Excellent value for money
This quality oven dish is extremely cheap. Other enameled stoneware casseroles in similar size cost at least 2-3 times more.
Pro Can go from the freezer straight to the oven and then be served on the table
This stoneware casserole can be transferred from the freezer straight to the oven and then be served on the table. The important thing is to preheat the oven up to 350 ºF at most, or better yet, put the frozen dish in the cold oven and let it heat up gradually.
Pro Easy to clean and durable cooking surface
The enameled cooking surface of this casserole is scratch-resistant. However, only wooden, plastic, or silicone utensils are recommended. It is also non-porous and slick, so any burnt food residue easily comes off with a bit of soaking in warm water. The oven dish can also be safely put in the dishwasher.
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 Uncomfortable to lift and move to/from the oven
This oven dish has no handles, so it can be awkward and difficult to hold, especially when hot.
Con Not for stovetop, grill or broiler use
The Vardagen casserole can't be used on the stovetops, only in the microwave or 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.
