Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue

List Price: $77.50

Actual Price: $58.97 You save: $18.53

Features:

Porcelain surface eliminates the need to season
Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture
Superior heat distribution and retention
Two layers of porcelain enamel are chip resistant
Easy clean up

Editorial Review

For more than a century home cooks and great chefs have cherished their round enamel cast iron ovens. From the stovetop and oven, to its elegant table presentation, Lodge Enamel provides superior cooking performance, versatility, and unparalleled style. When you're finished with your meal simply store your food in the refrigerator or freezer without any concern about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface.

User Reviews

Rating:
Summary:	must have gotten defective one
Comment:	I have always heard that Lodge products were great and the reviews that I read about this item seemed to back that up but I must have gotten the bad apple of the bunch because the enamel chipped off in the bottom of the pan after only one use. I declined a replacement as I was very worried that the same thing would happen again. Amazon was very good about my return of the item and refunding my purchase price which I appreciated . I still am on the look out for a good enameled cast iron dutch oven that doesn't cost an arm and a leg but that is good quality. (note: I was not using a metal utensil or high heat so the pan was definitely defective)

Rating:
Summary:	Great value
Comment:	This product is every bit as good as those costing 2 to 3 times as much. Highly recommend.

Rating:
Summary:	It makes for good cook'in
Comment:	I have enjoyed my Lodge Dutch Oven. It is easy to clean and it is great for slow cooked meals. I also bought the 3 qt casserole.

Rating:
Summary:	Great Value
Comment:	I can't comment on the durability as I've only been using this pot for a month, but so far it's performed as well as the Staub pot I had been using for years previously. If this holds up for even a couple of years, I'd say it's well worth it for the price! The only catch is that the handle is only oven-safe to 400F, so I have had to remove it on a few occasions. It screws on and off quite easily, though!

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Summary:	love this pot
Comment:	... it's a replacement for the 5-qt. dutch oven I used weekly which was lost when moving. $53 Lodge vs. $210 Le Creuset. The 75% savings paid for a complete 10-piece set of Cuisinart Chef's Classic stainless steel. (Bought the original Le Creuset in 1991 as part of a 2 fry pans, 2 sauce, 1 dutch oven set for $170.) Don't know yet if I like the shallower/wider shape as I'm so accustomed to long-cooking dishes in a deep pot. But, it is a generous 6-qts. (rather than 5), it cooks the same, and the quality is on par with the Le Creuset. There is not as much surface contact with the heating element, but I love the rounded interior bottom for stirring up the pot! This Lodge enameled cast-iron is a beauty--bought the blue one, it feels good to cook in, and I'm so glad to have found a replacement for my favorite, most used pot.