Can I use this stoneware baker under the broiler?

Lodge Cast Iron does not specify broiler safety in the product details. Most porcelain enamel stoneware can handle broiler temperatures, but confirm with the packaging or manufacturer instructions before exposing it to direct high heat.

Will this dish fit in a standard home oven?

Yes. At 13 x 9 inches, this baker fits on most oven racks with clearance on all sides, including compact 24-inch-wide ovens.

Does the porcelain enamel scratch or stain over time?

The porcelain enamel finish resists staining from acidic foods and baked-on residue. Metal utensils can leave gray marks, so use wood, silicone, or nylon tools when serving directly from the dish.

Can I take this from the refrigerator straight to the oven?

You should let the dish come closer to room temperature before placing it in a preheated oven. Sudden temperature changes can crack stoneware, even with a durable porcelain enamel coating.

How much food does a 13 x 9 inch baker hold?

A 13 x 9 inch baker typically holds 3 to 4 quarts, depending on wall height. That's enough for a 9-serving casserole, a full sheet of brownies, or a whole roasted chicken with vegetables.

Large Stoneware Casserole Dish, 13 x 9 Inch

ceramic
Made in USA

The 3-second version

13 x 9 ceramic body holds family-size portions and distributes heat evenly
Porcelain enamel interior won't react with acidic ingredients
Dishwasher-safe and refrigerator-safe for simplified cleanup and storage
Not safe for freezer-to-oven thermal shock
Heavy when full—stoneware adds weight
Color selection matters—no exchanges once chosen

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Lodge Cast Iron's stoneware baker delivers everyday durability in 13 x 9 inches

Most ceramic bakers crack after a season or two because they're too thin or the glaze crazes. Lodge Cast Iron builds this with thick stoneware walls and a fired porcelain enamel that stays smooth through hundreds of washes. It's worth choosing if you cook acidic dishes often—lasagna with tomato sauce, marinated chicken, fruit crisps—because the nonreactive surface won't leach metallic flavors or discolor the way unglazed clay or reactive metals can. The 13 x 9 footprint is large enough for serious cooking but still fits standard oven racks, and the fact that it goes from oven to fridge to dishwasher without babying makes it a practical daily baker rather than a special-occasion piece.

Good gift when

People who make casseroles, gratins, or roasted vegetables multiple times a week
Cooks who want one dish that bakes, stores, and cleans without hand-washing
Anyone cooking with tomatoes, citrus, or vinegar and tired of stained bakeware
Households that value dishwasher-safe pieces over high-maintenance ceramics

Skip it if If you need a baker that can go from freezer directly to a hot oven, choose tempered glass or reinforced porcelain designed for extreme thermal shock—this stoneware handles moderate temperature changes but isn't rated for that jump.

Specs

Dimensions: 13 x 9 inches
Material: Ceramic stoneware with porcelain enamel finish
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Refrigerator Safe: Yes
Color Options: Cherry Red, Desert Sage, Indigo, Oyster
Brand: Lodge Cast Iron

What's included

One 13 x 9 inch stoneware casserole dish with porcelain enamel finish

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Ships in protective packaging; you may want to wrap or box it for presentation.

The details

This stoneware baker measures 13 x 9 inches, a size that fits scalloped potatoes for eight, a double batch of brownies, or a whole chicken with vegetables around it. The ceramic body holds heat steadily, so edges cook at the same pace as the center, and the porcelain enamel interior resists staining or reacting with tomatoes, citrus, and vinegar-based marinades.

You can take it straight from the oven to the table without transferring, then store what's left in the refrigerator in the same dish. When you're ready to clean, the porcelain enamel releases baked-on bits easily by hand or in the dishwasher.

Lodge Cast Iron manufactures this in four glaze colors—Cherry Red, Desert Sage, Indigo, and Oyster—each fired onto the ceramic base. The finish won't chip under normal use, and the stoneware itself is dense enough to resist cracking from moderate temperature swings, though you should avoid moving it from freezer to hot oven directly.

The rectangular shape maximizes usable surface area, so a pork tenderloin or sheet-pan-style roasted vegetables spread out in a single layer. Handles on each short end give you a secure grip even with oven mitts on, and the low walls expose more of the food to dry heat, which is what you want when you're aiming for a crisp top on a gratin or casserole.

Lodge Cast Iron

Large Stoneware Casserole Dish, 13 x 9 Inch

Ceramic construction with a porcelain enamel finish that handles acids, dishwashers, and refrigerator storage without fuss

$39.95at lodgecastiron.com

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The 3-second version

13 x 9 ceramic body holds family-size portions and distributes heat evenly
Porcelain enamel interior won't react with acidic ingredients
Dishwasher-safe and refrigerator-safe for simplified cleanup and storage
Not safe for freezer-to-oven thermal shock
Heavy when full—stoneware adds weight
Color selection matters—no exchanges once chosen

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Questions

Can I use this stoneware baker under the broiler?: Lodge Cast Iron does not specify broiler safety in the product details. Most porcelain enamel stoneware can handle broiler temperatures, but confirm with the packaging or manufacturer instructions before exposing it to direct high heat.
Will this dish fit in a standard home oven?: Yes. At 13 x 9 inches, this baker fits on most oven racks with clearance on all sides, including compact 24-inch-wide ovens.
Does the porcelain enamel scratch or stain over time?: The porcelain enamel finish resists staining from acidic foods and baked-on residue. Metal utensils can leave gray marks, so use wood, silicone, or nylon tools when serving directly from the dish.
Can I take this from the refrigerator straight to the oven?: You should let the dish come closer to room temperature before placing it in a preheated oven. Sudden temperature changes can crack stoneware, even with a durable porcelain enamel coating.
How much food does a 13 x 9 inch baker hold?: A 13 x 9 inch baker typically holds 3 to 4 quarts, depending on wall height. That's enough for a 9-serving casserole, a full sheet of brownies, or a whole roasted chicken with vegetables.