
KitchenAid
Black Seasoned Cast-Iron Stewing Pot
The KitchenAid Black Seasoned Cast-Iron Stewing Pot is a 5.7-liter heavy-duty cast-iron pot with a lid that redistributes moisture. It is designed for slow-cooked dishes such as casseroles, braised meats, and homemade bread, and is compatible with all cooktops including induction. The pot is pre-seasoned, dishwasher safe, and oven safe up to 500°F (260°C).
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Seasoned cast-iron
- Style
- traditional, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Dutch Ovens
Color
Size
Specifications
A heavy-duty, seasoned cast-iron stewing pot that retains and distributes heat evenly, compatible with all cooktops including induction, and oven safe up to 500°F.
Retains and distributes heat evenly; Lid with textured inner surface for moisture retention; Compatible with induction, grill, open flame; Oven safe up to 500°F (260°C); Dishwasher safe; 5.7 litre capacity.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Seasoned cast-iron
- Style
- traditional, classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Dutch Ovens
Additional Attributes
- heavy-duty
- tumbled cast-iron
- ready-to-use seasoned
- lid with textured inner surface
- compatible with all cooktops including induction
- dishwasher safe up to 500°F
- oven safe up to 500°F
- 5.7 litre capacity
Product Insights
The KitchenAid Black Seasoned Cast-Iron Stewing Pot is a pre-seasoned 6-quart dutch oven ready for immediate use, featuring a dimpled lid for self-basting that reduces braise times by 10–20 minutes and traps steam for bread baking at up to 500°F. Its stainless steel lid knob withstands preheating to 500°F, and the pot works on grills and open fires, though sliding on glass cooktops can scratch the surface. Seasoning naturally reinforces with use; if it dulls, re-season by baking a thin oil coat at 450–500°F for 1 hour. Acidic foods are safe for up to 30 minutes, but leftovers should not be stored in the pot, and daily care involves drying and oiling the rim and seam to prevent rust.
Verified claims
- Acidic food safety
- Seasoned cast iron prevents metallic taste in acidic dishes up to 30 minutes; seasoning matures over time.
- Cooking technique
- Dilute acidic ingredients and add them late in cooking to avoid off-flavors.
- Care and storage
- Do not store acidic leftovers in the pot; restore seasoning with oil if it dulls.
- Daily upkeep
- No pre-seasoning needed; after washing, dry and oil only the rim and transition seam to prevent rust.
- Seasoning
- Seasoning naturally reinforces with each use; if it dulls, re-season by baking a thin oil coat at 450-500°F for 1 hour.
- Usage precautions
- Lift on glass cooktops; avoid acidic foods until seasoning is well-built; steel knob safe for oven preheating to 500°F.
- High-heat use
- Preheat empty at 500°F; works on grill and open fire.
- Capacity
- 6-quart size fits standard no-knead bread with room for oven spring.
- Self-basting
- Dimpled lid continuously bastes food, reducing braise times by 10–20 min.
- Bread baking
- Lid traps steam and withstands 500°F for crackling crust.
- Heat tolerance
- Endures 450–500°F oven preheats and grill use without chipping.
- Pre-seasoned
- Factory-seasoned, ready for immediate use without an initial bake.
- Outdoor care
- After outdoor use, oil rim; re-season easily in oven.
- Lid knob material
- Lid knob is stainless steel, oven-safe to 500°F.
- Cooktop safety
- Sliding the pot on glass cooktops can scratch the surface.
Product record
- Title
- Black Seasoned Cast-Iron Stewing Pot
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Price
- 178 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Top-down view of a round cast-iron stewing pot with one short rectangular side handle visible and a partially removed matching lid; interior contains soup so only interior rim, texture, and handle are visible.
- Overall shapeCircular top-down cooking pot with a wide open mouth and visible inner rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Material and finishDark seasoned cast-iron appearance with a matte, slightly pebbled textured interior and rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Side handleShort rectangular integrated side handle projecting from the pot wall, same dark cast-iron material and finish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (high) - LidMatching circular lid set partially over the pot at the upper right; lid interior/top visible with same textured matte finish and a visible rolled rim.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (high) - Inner rim detailInner rim shows slight wear or seasoning contrast, visible as a lighter narrow band against the darker interior.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (medium) - Contents obscuring baseSoup, vegetables, and meat fill the pot and cover the bottom surface, obscuring any base details.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Lifestyle setting with a wooden tabletop, stacked ceramic bowls, a cloth napkin, a hand holding a small glass bowl of red pepper flakes, and directional top lighting casting soft shadows.
- Table surfaceDark brown wood tabletop with visible grain and seams running horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high) - Stacked bowlsStack of light-colored ceramic bowls positioned near the top center of the frame, partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Cloth napkinFolded checkered or striped cloth napkin visible at the top-left corner, partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hand and seasoning bowlA person's hand is positioned over the pot; another hand holds a small clear glass bowl of red pepper flakes at the lower left corner.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsTop-left directional light creates highlights on the soup surface and soft shadows around the pot and props.
- Image crop and compositionTop-down close crop with part of the pot lid and surrounding props cropped out at image edges.
Colors
matte black· pot exterior and handle#1A1D1Cmatte dark grey· lid interior/top rim#454945- Overall shapeCircular top-down cooking pot with a wide open mouth and visible inner rim.
- 02

Product
Front-facing view of a seasoned cast-iron stewing pot with lid in matte dark finish. The pot has integrated short side handles, a flat lid with a low-profile metallic knob, and a rounded bottom profile.
- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with a rounded lower body and a slightly inward-tapered upper wall, visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.96 · h 0.48 (high) - Surface textureMatte, slightly pebbled cast-iron texture across the exterior surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Side handlesShort, integrated cast-iron tab handles that extend horizontally from each side near the pot rim.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Rim and lid fitFlat lid sits inside a shallow recessed rim; lid edge is flush with the pot rim creating a continuous horizontal line.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Lid knobLow-profile round metallic knob with a textured or ridged side surface, centered on the lid.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible interior rimThin visible inner lip of the pot just inside the lid, showing the interior top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with even frontal lighting and minimal shadowing under the pot.
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background occupying the full frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven frontal lighting with a soft, faint shadow visible beneath the pot concentrated near the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image framingProduct centered horizontally and occupying the lower two thirds of the image, leaving large white space above.
Colors
matte charcoal gray· body exterior#3A3C3Bmatte charcoal gray· lid edge and top#3B3D3Bbrushed silver· lid knob- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with a rounded lower body and a slightly inward-tapered upper wall, visible from the front.