The roaster that blew up the rule book

Picture it: toting your holiday roast to the table in a jewel-toned vessel like this, everyone gasping in awe as you – oh, wait. The price tag is way out of reach. Dream dashed. Turkey cancelled. Holidays ruined.  

Not so fast – we’re here with a cookware: our new . We happen to think everyone should be able to cook with quality, gorgeous pans. So we’ve blown up the rule book and made our own version at a great price. Enamelled cast-iron – and the delicious stews and roasts that hold them – for all!  

PC^® Product Developer Erin Humes is an ardent believer in affordable cookware. As her best friend recently put together her wedding registry, she told Humes she’d added a pricey cast-iron roaster and said, “I’ll never buy it for myself, but maybe I’ll get it as a gift.”  

In her frustration – why should the joy and function of a cast iron roaster be so out of reach?! – Humes was moved to act.  

Luckily, she wasn’t starting from scratch: We introduced our first enamelled cast iron piece, the , in 2015. It was an instant hit thanks to its good looks, versatility and amazing price point. The cast iron collection quickly grew to include staples like the , the  and the . We know our cast iron – and you like the price. 

For the new roaster, Humes focused on all the details, from the curve of the handles – wide enough to easily slip an oven-mitt through – to the height of the rectangular sides – low enough to circulate hot air for a good roast, yet high enough to keep the meal contained as you parade it to the table. As for the colour, the roaster comes in our classic red and blueberry blue shades and, for this season, trendy peacock teal.  

Like our other pieces, the roaster is made from durable cast iron that has been coated in enamel, which makes it naturally non-stick and easy to clean – essential features for a classic kitchen workhorse. “Cast iron offers superior heat retention and even heat distribution, so it really gives you those perfectly cooked meats, whether you’re doing a holiday turkey or a prime rib,” Humes explains. “The capacity also makes it ideal for weeknight mac and cheese and lasagna too.”  

This isn’t the kind of cookware you transfer your food out of and into something more presentable for the table – our roaster is the presentation. Oven-to-table serving is a major win when it comes to entertaining, but Humes encourages home cooks to go beyond the dinner table. This vessel gives Baked French toast, casserole, even granola bars – and you, of course – the grand entrance they deserve.