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Musui–Kamado

Name: Vermicular
Price range: $$$

The Musui–Kamado is the world's first cast iron induction cooker. Essentially, it is a precision-machined, enameled cast iron pot nestled within a three-dimensional induction stove, maximizing all the benefits of cast iron cooking by utilizing the precision of induction heating. The Musui–Kamado's strength lies in its versatility—it allows you to heat ingredients up to 445ºF, which is perfect for searing and stir-frying, or used as low as 90ºF, ideal for low-temperature cooking techniques such as sous-vide, fermentation, and proofing.

One of the many areas where the Musui–Kamado performs exceptionally well is rice cooking, as it has a dedicated automatic RICE COOKING mode—as easy to use as any other rice cooker on the market, but with a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.

Watch the Musui–Kamado | Product Intro video to see it in action.

What comes with your purchase

Your purchase comes with the Musui, a 3.9-quart, enameled cast-iron pot; the Kamado induction stove; 1 hardcover cookbook with over 70 original recipes; 2 measuring cups (one each for water and rice); and 1 cast iron lid stand.

Color options

The Musui–Kamado is available in 3 non-toxic colors: Matte Black & Silver, Charcoal, or Sea Salt. If you prefer a different color combination, you can purchase the Musui and the Kamado separately in your color preferences. All Musui–Kamado accessories will come with your purchase, even if you decide to purchase the Musui and Kamado separately.

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When using the Musui on its own

The Musui can be used with the Kamado or on its own without the Kamado. On its own, the Musui is compatible with all gas, electric, and induction stovetops, as well as ovens (oven-safe up to 570ºF).

Induction compatibility

The Musui can be used on its own on all types of stovetops, including induction cooktops.

Using the Musui–Kamado overseas

The Musui–Kamado's US model is designed to work with 120V only. It will not function properly with a 220–240V electrical system.

We have not tested compatibility with all available transformers on the market. Thus, we cannot officially recommend using the Musui–Kamado with a transformer in a voltage environment other than 120V. Please note that usage outside the US is not covered in our US warranty.

Available recipes

A purchase of the Musui–Kamado or a standalone Musui comes with a hardcover cookbook with over 70 original recipes to help get you started. Visit our Recipes page for more ideas.

Musui–Kamado vs. other cast iron pots on induction plates

The first key difference between traditional Dutch ovens and the Musui cast iron pot lies in our signature precision seal. The contact area between the Musui's lid and pot is meticulously hand-machined to fit with a gap of less than 0.01 mm. This incredibly tight seal helps to retain moisture, lock in nutrients, and most importantly, enhance the inherent flavors of ingredients.

The second advantage is the Kamado's “three-dimensional" induction heating technology. Unlike two-dimensional cooktops, the Kamado induction stove has a sidewall heater that surrounds the enameled cast iron pot, achieving perfect heat distribution without any hot or cold spots.

The Musui–Kamado's cooking temperature ranges from 90ºF—adjustable in 1ºF increments between 90–200ºF with the precision heat control feature—to 445ºF, which is perfect for searing and stir-frying. It also has a dedicated RICE COOKING mode, which was methodically designed to cook perfect rice at the touch of a button.

Musui–Kamado vs. slow cookers

Textures and flavors are noticeably different—and vastly improved—when cooking with the Musui–Kamado. The Musui cast iron pot has our signature precision seal, which retains virtually all juices and flavors, resulting in superior quality and taste in finished dishes. Compared to slow cookers, simmering time can be reduced by half or more to achieve extra succulent and tender meats.

The Musui–Kamado is more versatile than a slow cooker, enabling you to explore numerous culinary techniques. You can certainly use it as a “set-it-and-forget-it” device, much like a slow cooker, but it can also be used for active cooking—searing meats directly in the pot, for example—and building flavors at various heat settings. This makes it perfect for cooking meals with richer flavor, all in the same pot.

The Musui–Kamado goes up to 445ºF, perfect for searing and stir-frying, utilizing the full benefits of cast iron cooking. There is also a precision temperature control feature, which heats ingredients to exact temperatures and allows for a variety of low-temperature cooking techniques like sous-vide, fermentation, and poofing.

Read the Musui–Kamado | Sear & Braise article to learn more.

Musui–Kamado vs. pressure cookers

The biggest difference, aside from technicalities, is the experience of cooking. A pressure cooker is great for convenience, and perfect for people seeking hands-off cooking, whereas the Musui–Kamado is ideal for home chefs who enjoy the process of cooking and prefer to be a bit more involved.

You can certainly use the Musui–Kamado as a “set-it-and-forget-it” device like a pressure cooker, but you can also actively cook in it, building flavors at various heat settings, making it perfect for cooking one-pot meals with richer flavor. In that regard, the Musui–Kamado is much more flexible and customizable than a traditional pressure cooker.

In terms of versatility, the Musui–Kamado can do everything a pressure cooker can do except for pressure cooking. However, unlike pressure cookers, the Musui–Kamado does not force food to cook faster, retaining superior texture and the flavors of each ingredient.

Watch the Musui–Kamado | Product Intro video to see it in action.

Features

Musui | Signature precision seal

Our signature precision seal is designed to lock in and intensify the inherent flavors of each ingredient.

In our casting process, our proprietary mix of vermicular graphite iron is melted at 2700ºF and carefully poured into sand molds. As the pots cool from such high temperature, they inevitably warp, which creates a gap between the pot and lid. Vermicular is the only cast iron brand with an additional manufacturing process called "precision machining," which eliminates much of this gap. Utilizing over 85 years of cast iron mastery, our craftspeople carefully hand-machine the contact area of each pot and lid to fit with a gap of less than 0.01 mm in variance, creating a precision seal that helps retain moisture.

Because all of the ingredients' juices are retained in the pot, there is no need to add excess water or broth. As a result, the flavors and nutrients are less likely to leach out. This makes a noticeable difference in taste and texture, resulting in a superior quality of finished dishes.