Soapstone Cookware

Description

Our newest cookware is made of soapstone, an energy efficient material that is versatile, durable, and perfect for cooking. These pieces are hand-crafted entirely from solid blocks of soapstone, not a composite. It is perfect for low-fat, healthy cooking, is naturally non-stick and can withstand temperatures over twice that of cast iron and other metal cookware. It will not react to food acids, so there is no breakdown, discoloration, or imparted odor or taste. Foods cooked in soapstone display their full flavor. The soapstone cookware line of products includes open roasting pans, pizza pans, griddles, covered pots, and covered saute pans.

Features

• Versatile-For stovetop, oven and outdoor grill use
• Outstanding heat retention - two times that of cast iron
• Energy efficient- because it retains heat more efficiently than other cookware materials, you reduce the amount of energy used to cook
• Reduces carbon footprint-by cooking in an energy efficient manner
• Superior, even heat conduction - similar to copper
• Natural, non-stick surface
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Durable - lasts for generations!

Model Choices

Soapstone Covered Stock Pot/ Casserole Dish	Soapstone Covered Stock Pot/ Casserole Dish Large, 9 inch pot Cover for simmering 3 quart capacity Casserole dish and stock pot Great for soups, stews, and other slow cooked dishes Can use for frying and sauteing as well Use in the oven, stovetop and grill Lasts years
Soapstone Griddle	Soapstone Griddle 12" soapstone griddle Grill meat, vegetables, hors d'oervres, pancakes and more Can use in oven or stovetop Durable 8.5 lbs Elegant and sturdy copper accent
Soapstone Covered Saute Pan	Soapstone Covered Saute Pan 9" diameter, 3" deep Comes with lid Multiple uses Use for sauteing, simmering, frying, searing and more Helps make perfect frittatas, stews, stir fry and much more 10 lbs.
Soapstone Double Burner Griddle	Soapstone Double Burner Griddle 17"x9" rectangular soapstone griddle Grill meat, vegetables, hors d'oervres, pancakes and more Can use in oven or stovetop Durable 15 lbs Elegant and sturdy copper accent
Soapstone Roasting Pans	Soapstone Roasting Pans 11"Diameter x 1.5"Deep soapstone roasting pan Good for roasting & making paellas, corn bread, deep dish pizza & more Can use in oven or stovetop Durable 9.5 lbs Elegant and sturdy copper accent

Setup/Care

Clean-up is simple with just hot water (and a mild detergent, if desired). And, soapstone never rusts! Hand washing is recommended.

Use a diffuser with this cooking peice when cooking on a stovetop.

How it Works

Soapstone cookware may be used in the oven, on the stovetop-gas or electric, or on the grill*. A pre-heated griddle or pan make even tabletop cooking possible, turning out sizzling steaks and seafood. Soapstone cookware is perfect for fast cooking at extremely high temperatures or slow cooking on barely a flame.
Serving: Soapstone stores and radiates twice as much heat as metal cookware - so, no worries about warm foods or appetizers cooling off before serving. Equally impressive at storing cold, Naturstone will keep your food or drink chilled for hours.

Product Usage

A one-time seasoning with just oil and heat turns soapstone cookware a lustrous black. It also strengthens the stone and creates a virtually non-stick surface.
Use soapstone for: a rich and creamy risotto, home fries on the grill, breads, stews, soups, stir-fries, the perfect pizza, steaks and shrimp at the table, fajitas, a "warm board" for cheeses, hot or cold hors d’oeuvres, chilled wines, cold soups, seafood presentations, etc. etc. The possibilities are endless!

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Craftsmanship

Handmade in Brazil entirely from solid blocks of soapstone. Soapstone is not a composite. Geologically speaking, the soapstone, or less colloquially, steatite, from which our cookware is made is just a little softer than granite. Once cured, through a couple of applications of oil and heat, it becomes even harder. The curing process, as well as continued use, darkens the stone to a lustrous black color. Together, the strength and natural beauty of the stone, as well as its natural properties of heat conduction and retention, create an extremely versatile cooking and serving tool. Frying, stews, pizza, any kind of grilling or broiling, slow cooking - these are all possible with soapstone.

Technical Specifications

	Soapstone Covered Stock Pot/ Casserole Dish	Soapstone Griddle	Soapstone Covered Saute Pan	Soapstone Double Burner Griddle	Soapstone Roasting Pans
Application	Great for slow cooking and can use for frying and sauteing	Grill on stovetop; can also go in oven	Use for sauteing, simmering, frying, searing and more	Grill on stovetop; can also go in oven	Use for roasting meats and vegetables in oven
Dimensions	9" H x 5" W	12" diameter	9" diameter, 3" deep	17"L x 9" D	11" Diameter x 1.5" Deep
Weight	12 lbs	8.5 lbs.	10 lbs.	15 lbs	9.5 Lbs
Capacity	3 quarts	-	-	-	-
Shape	Round	Round	Round	Rectangular	Oval
Material	Soapstone with copper accent	Soapstone with copper accent	Soapstone with copper accent	Soapstone with copper accent	Soapstone with copper accent
Care	Handwash recommended, in warm water	Handwash recommended, in warm water	Handwash recommended, in warm water	Handwash recommended, in warm water	Handwash recommended, in warm water
Lid	Yes	-	Yes	-	No

Efficiency

Because soapstone retains heat better than traditional cookware - twice as much as cast iron – preparing food with soapstone cookware will help you make delicious meals in a more energy efficient way. It's also a green product to use for serving food because soapstone retains heat, so you will not need to worry about wasting energy on reheating. Nor will you have to worry about keeping chilled things cold if you serve on your Naturstone cookware. Using soapstone cookware is one of the many ways you can green your kitchen and reduce your carbon footprint.

Warranty

30 day warranty against shipping or inherent damage. After that, replacement and returns are handled on an individual basis.