13.5-Inch Cast Iron Lid

This is the piece that lets the braiser actually braise. Put it on and the moisture stays in, so a shoulder of pork goes soft over three hours instead of drying at the edges, greens steam rather than scorch, and the whole thing behaves like a small oven on your stovetop. It is cast to fit the 13.5-inch Stargazer braiser, so it seats on the rim properly rather than rocking.

The knob is aluminum, which cools faster than the iron around it. The underside is smooth, so the condensation that gathers there wipes off easily instead of catching in casting texture. Turn it over when you are done and it nests inside the braiser for storage. It weighs 6 pounds, carries no enamel and no synthetic coating, and the iron is melted in the US from mostly recycled material. It arrives seasoned and ready to cook with.

Materials

Lid: cast iron, mostly from recycled material sourced in the US, seasoned with a certified non-GMO blend of canola, grapeseed and sunflower oil. Knob: aluminum.

Sizing

Diameter 13.5 in. Height 2.4 in. Weight 6 lb. Made to fit the 13.5-inch Stargazer cast iron braiser.

Care

Oven safe to 500°F. Let it cool, then wash it under hot running water with a sponge or a chain mail scrubber; dish soap is fine. Rinse and dry it immediately and completely, since standing water is what causes rust. Not suitable for the dishwasher. If rust appears, scrub it off with hot water and an abrasive pad, dry thoroughly and re-season with a thin coat of a high smoke point oil such as grapeseed or avocado.

Made in

USA.

Please note

This lid ships in 5 to 7 weeks. Cast iron holds heat for a long time, so take care lifting it after it has been in the oven or over a fire, and allow plenty of time for it to cool.