In the oven, on the stove or even on an open fire, cast iron is rugged and safe. With simple proper seaasoning and care (no soap, brush and rinse, heat and apply a little Crisco), you can maintain your own nonstick finish without nasty nonstick chemicals. Great for stews like Hungarian Goulash, cast iron adds a homey, old-fashioned flavor and nutritious iron to your food.

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Product Description

5 QT Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 10-1/4" Diameter With Iron Cover.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87884 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Lodge
• Model: 8DO2A
• Dimensions: 4.75" h x 11.50" w x 11.25" l, 14.00 pounds

Features

• 10-1/4 inches in diameter by 4 inches deep
• Nonstick when seasoned
• Retains heat for hours
• Cooking with cast iron supplements nutritional iron intake
• Made in the USA

Amazon.com Review
There are certain dishes that absolutely require cast-iron cookware, and others that just simply taste better when made with it. Sampling a hearty spoonful of authentic jambalaya right out this Dutch oven will make this point completely clear. Fancy alloys and coatings on other types of cookware are simply trying to emulate the innate qualities of properly seasoned cast iron: heat retention, even heat distribution, and a scratchproof nonstick surface that will never warp. Since 1896, Lodge has been steadily producing the world's most extensive selection of professional cast-iron cookware, lovingly poured one piece at a time. Cared for properly, which means never even thinking of putting them in the dishwasher, these products will last for generations. --Dominic Johnson

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Customer Reviews

Wonderful
The cast iron is great. Able to cook Macoroni and Cheese it was wonderful served it at Christmas to friends and best of all you just take the pot with you because it has a handle. Great product.

It is great
I bought this as a gold box special. I have a skillet as well, but do not use it very much. So far I have made hungarian goulash and weight watchers turkey chili in it and both have come out excellent.

My skillet was preseasoned, so this was my first go at seasoning. I learned that it is smoky and stinky, so don't do it right before having guests. :)

Bye-Bye Teflon and Hello Lodge Cast Iron
Kiss that Teflon coated cookware good bye. Get yourself a Lodge cast iron Dutch oven for the kitchen and tell me this isn't the best cookware you have ever owned.

I have been using my 5 quart Dutch oven for about two years now and despite it's weight, my food turns out better, tastier and clean-up is a breeze. In addition, cast iron can last a lifetime unlike Teflon coated pots and pans which can and will flake and apparently if in your food, it is unhealthy.

This pot has been used on electrical and gas stoves and with almost identical results. The pot does not require special heat coils or other "technology" to evenly distribute heat, it's built in its structure, it's cast iron. In addition, it can easily go from stovetop to oven for casseroles and other such items. One or two less items to clean at the end of the meal.

I highly recommend cast iron and as time goes on all my Teflon pots and pans will be completely replaced by cast iron.

Sometimes old becomes new again and I foresee that people will look more towards cast iron as their everyday cookware that is relatively inexpensive compared to "professional" cookware currently on the market. You really can't beat something that will outlast even you if you give it tender loving care.