Lodge 15.2 Ounce Cast Iron Melting Pot + Silicone Basting Brush - Unparalleled Heat Retention - Heat Resistant Basting Brush up to 450° - Black and Yellow

Let me just say this—if it’s Lodge, it’s LEGIT! Period. I picked up this 15.2-ounce cast iron melting pot (with the super handy silicone brush) to melt chocolate or whip up so all batches of my homemade barbecue sauce—you know, the kind so good my family could literally drink it wit a straw? Or even a yummy butter sauce). And let me tell you, this pot totally delivers. (At the end, I’ll give a pro-tip on how to care for it when you first get it, if you’re interested)….back to the pot… The heat retention? It’s immaculate! The cleanup? Easy-peasy-lemon-squeeze! The quality? Top-tier, per usual with Lodge! Whether I’m melting butter, chocolate, warming sauces, or crafting my secret family BBQ magic—this little pot is my new go-to. It’s like a little cast iron perfection. I also loved that it came with a silicone brush, which was perfect for my BBQ sauce or warm butter. So, if you’re like me, and you love cast iron anything, then don’t walk—RUN! This melting pot is small but MIGHTY! It’s a total kitchen gem!PRO TIP:: Give it a little extra oiling and bake it a few times when you first get it though (if interested, I’ll tell you how below) — you’ll fall in love with the results.Use an oil with a high smoke point and that forms a good layer of seasoning, like canola oil, Crisco (vegetable shortening), or grapeseed oil. I’ve used vegetable oil too. Avocado oil, I think can be used too, but don’t quote me on that particular one as I’ve never used it. But if I take a guess, I THINK it can be.But the FIRST thing you do even before oiling it and baking it is wash it thoroughly as soon as you get it with a teeny-tiny bit of soap and hot water, EVEN IF IT SAYS IT IS PRESEASONED! But ONLY DO THIS ONCE! After this first wash, you won’t have to use soap ever again! This is to remove any of the factory residue. But you are then to dry the pan completely.Then with a think layer of oil (I pour a bit on the pan and then take a paper towel and wipe it completely with oil in all of the nooks and crannies inside and out and the handle with an even coat of whatever oil you choose to use.Place it upside down on your top oven rack and put a baking sheet (or if you want to line the bottom rack with foil you can do that instead of the baking sheet) on the bottom rack to catch the excess oil that drips off the pan.Bake this @ 450 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Then turn the oven off and let it cool completely inside the oven to allow the oil to set.Now, for a smoother, non-stick finish, it’s BEST to repeat this process 2 or 3 times, BUT you don’t have to. I like to though, but who knows…maybe it’s because I’m extra.Then, BOOM! Your brand new cast iron is ready to make some magic happen!! Enjoy!!

Love this little pot. I bake sourdough and need melted (vegan) butter to brush on top of sandwich loaves baked in an open top pan. Works perfectly. I just put a tablespoon of the butter in it and put it in the oven for a few minutes just before the loaves are done baking. I’ll be using it for outdoor grilling this summer too. This is a pan I never knew I needed that is getting more use than I could have imagined. Plus, it’s Lodge - quality cast iron that is durable and distributes the heat evenly & made in the USA. What more could you ask for?

Perfect small unit to put on the grates of the smoker to keep basting sauce warm and close.

Wow! What a pot… Lodge stands up to its name in quality. Just perfect and really does the job.

Bought for my husband to use on our Traeger. Perfect for heating sauces!

Excellent for grilling

Perfect size sauce pan for grilling out. It heats the sauce evenly without burning it. Love the Lodge products.

Great little melting pot and brush set!