Description
Judge 24cm enamel stockpot, 7.8L
A 24cm Judge Essentials Enamel stockpot with a 7.8 litre capacity, an enamelled black exterior and a non-stick Teflon interior, oven safe up to 240°C on any hob including induction.
The Judge JH45 is a 24cm stockpot from the Essentials Enamel range, built with a carbon steel body under a hardwearing black enamel exterior and a non-stick Teflon interior. At 7.8 litres, it suits stocks, soups and stews for a family, and an all-round stainless steel pouring lip makes decanting liquid straightforward without a separate jug.
The standout figure is the oven-safe rating: Judge states this stockpot is safe to 240°C, high enough for a hot grill finish or a hot oven without hesitation. It's compatible with every hob type including induction, and the whole pot is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after a long simmer.
Ideal For
At 7.8 litres, it's sized for stocks, soups and stews for a family, with a pouring lip that makes decanting liquid straightforward once cooking is done.
An oven-safe rating of 240°C covers grill finishes and hot ovens comfortably, giving real flexibility to cooks who move a pot between hob and oven mid-recipe.
Confirmed compatible with induction as well as gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and electric hobs, so it works whatever the kitchen already has installed, today or later.
Key Features
Sized for stocks, soups and stews for a family, without needing a second, larger pot for occasional bigger batches too.
A notably high oven-safe rating for a stockpot of this size, covering grill finishes and hot ovens without hesitation at all.
A hardwearing enamelled coating over a carbon steel body, finished in a solid black rather than plain stainless steel underneath.
Designed for easier food release and cleaning inside a stockpot that's otherwise built tough for heavy-duty stovetop use, day after day.
A stainless steel pouring lip runs around the rim, making it easier to decant stock or sauce without a jug.
The whole stockpot is dishwasher safe, so a heavy stock-making session doesn't mean extended hand-washing at the sink once dinner's done.
Enamel where stainless is usual
Where a lot of stockpots default to plain stainless steel, the JH45 takes a different route: a carbon steel body under a hardwearing black enamel exterior. That coating brings a solid black finish to the hob rather than brushed metal, and Judge pairs it with a non-stick Teflon interior, so the inside behaves like a non-stick pan even though the outside is enamelled rather than polished steel. It's a genuinely different construction, not just a different colour.
A genuinely high oven-safe rating
240°C is a high figure for a piece of cookware with a non-stick interior, and it opens up real flexibility: a stew can go from a simmer on the hob to a hot oven to finish, or under a grill to brown a topping, without worrying about the coating. Judge states this rating specifically for the JH45's enamel and Teflon construction, and pairs it with dishwasher-safe cleanup, so the practical side of owning it stays simple even though the cooking side is more capable.
Built to handle a full family pot
At 7.8 litres and 24cm across, the JH45 is sized for stocks, soups and stews cooked in real quantities rather than a single portion, with enough headroom for a big batch of soup to freeze in portions afterwards. The all-round stainless steel pouring lip makes decanting liquid straightforward once it's ready, without needing a separate jug, and the whole pot goes straight into the dishwasher once cooking is done. It's a stockpot built around batch cooking, not a smaller pan pressed into a bigger job.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Judge Feature | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Family-sized stocks | 7.8 litre capacity | Enough room for stocks, soups and stews for a family without needing a second, larger pot. |
| Hot oven finishes | 240°C oven-safe rating | Covers a hot grill finish or a hot oven stage without hesitation on this stockpot. |
| Switching to induction | Induction compatible | Works on induction as well as gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and electric hobs. |
| Decanting stock or sauce | All-round pouring lip | A stainless steel lip runs around the rim, making it easier to pour without a separate jug. |
| Easy weeknight cleanup | Dishwasher safe, non-stick interior | The whole stockpot is dishwasher safe, and the Teflon interior is designed for easier food release. |
| No hot spots | Even heat distribution | Judge states even heat distribution across the pot, so stews and stocks cook consistently without scorching. |
Specifications
| Brand | Judge |
| Model | JH45 |
| Range | Judge Essentials Enamel |
| Material | Carbon steel body, enamel exterior, non-stick Teflon interior |
| Colour | Black |
| Capacity | 7.8 L |
| Heat distribution | Even |
| Induction compatible | Yes |
| Suitable hob types | Gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate, electric, induction |
| Oven safe | Up to 240°C |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pouring lip | All-round stainless steel |
| Height | 23.0 cm |
| Width | 26.0 cm |
| Length | 33.0 cm |
| Weight | 2.155 kg |
| Guarantee | Judge 5 Year Guarantee |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Oven safe to a high 240°C, including grill finishes
- Non-stick Teflon interior for easier food release and cleaning
- Induction compatible alongside gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and electric
- All-round stainless steel pouring lip for straightforward decanting
- Dishwasher safe for easy everyday cleanup
- 7.8 litre capacity, sized for family stocks and stews
- Even heat distribution across the pot, as stated by Judge
Considerations
- Judge's own listing does not describe a lid for this stockpot, so it's worth checking with the retailer before assuming one is included.
- The interior's Teflon non-stick lining doesn't come with a stated metal-utensil safety rating, so wooden or silicone tools are the safer choice.
- This is the only colour Judge publishes for this stockpot, so it won't suit a kitchen looking for a lighter or stainless finish.
