Virtually Indestructible, A Cast Iron Cauldron can Handle a Variety of Tasks.

A cast iron cauldron is perfect for slow cooking over open campfires. Able to hold large volumes, these monster pots have a rich history of use, dating back for centuries. In early times, cauldrons and potjie, a cauldron cousin, were associated with witchcraft, and thought to have magical properties. Surviving the centuries, they are still used in the customs and celebrations of Africa, or the rituals of Wicca religions. In China, cast iron teapots were first created to symbolize the continuing strength and unity of the world. In most early American homesteads, there was always a large iron kettle by the fireplace, its symbolism representing blessings and a bounteous harvest.

You can purchase a cauldron online and have it shipped to your door! There are many sizes to fit your needs, from 2 quarts to 45 gallons!

Similar in design, there is not much to distinguish differences in cast iron pots, kettles and cauldrons. However, it can be generally stated that cauldrons have legs and are self-standing, while its kettle cousins are flat-bottomed and hang from a swing-arm or tripod. There are some pots though, that have both legs and a handle to hang from. The term "pot" has evolved into a standard term for any kitchen container that is deep enough to hold a volume of something.

Cauldrons and kettles come in all sizes and shapes imaginable. With endless versatility, small ones have been used as altar bowls, incense burners, and candle holders. More conventionally, small pots offer a soothing cup of tea or cocoa on a brisk day. Big potbelly types serve as cooking pots for camping, clambakes, fish fries, stews, candy making, and even maple sugaring. Inside the home, they can serve as decor, planters, or even humidifiers! As heat from your woodstove or fireplace can dry out the air in your home, simply fill a cast iron teapot or steamer with water and leave on your fireplace or woodstove for effective humidifying. Add a cast iron trivet, and you can place your pot anywhere in the house. Add some spice and it can permeate your home with a gentle, pleasing aroma.

Note: For humidifying, be sure to use an enameled teapot from makers such as Le Creuset, as regular cast iron will eventually rust, even if well-seasoned.

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Whatever pot you need, there is a size to accommodate you. Starting at 2-3 inches and only 1 lb, the largest pots can hold 45 gallons and weigh in at 300 lbs. Though special shipping may be required for the big ones, most all of these pots can be shipped right to your door in a seasoned, ready-to-use condition. Or if you prefer, the seasoning process can remain in your control.

Seasoning is the method of making iron non-stick and rustproof. It allows oil to be absorbed into the iron, and is a process that builds on itself. The more you use your pot, the better seasoned it gets. On your first seasoning, your piece will have a gold-brown color, which is normal. Eventually, through use, it will become black and have a smooth surface.

Imagine the ease of melting chocolate in a cast iron melting pot. Its even heating and heat retention properties make cast iron pots ideal for every kitchen. How about a meaty chili, or a succulent beef stew? A well-seasoned, cast iron country pot can add a flavor unmatched by stainless steel or aluminum.