Product Description

Many great American chefs put Lodge Cast Iron on the list of the tem most essential tools in their kitchen. That's because Lodge Cast iron cooks best. Not even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware can rival the even heating, heat retention, versatility, value, and the durability of Lodge Cast Iron. Lodge Enamel brings together the Lodge 108 year history of making cast iron cookware with the fine art of enameling. The raw iron piece is hand prepared before several layers of enamel are applied and baked in very hight temperature ovens.The outstanding design allows the cookware to be taken from the stove or oven directly to the table. Lodge Enamel is dishwasher safe but hand washing keeps best appearance. Great for gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops on low to medium heat settings. Ideal for inside kitchen ovens - for best performance, use below 500 degrees. Limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55236 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Patriot Red
• Brand: Lodge
• Model: E3AP40
• Number of items: 1

Features

• 3-quart apple pot made of cast iron with easy-clean porcelain enamel surface
• 2 side handles flank the pot for safe, secure transport
• Lid, with stainless-steel leaf-shaped handle, seals in flavors and moisture
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended; oven-safe to 500 degrees F
• Measures 9-7/8 by 9-7/8 by 9-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Providing exceptional quality and heart-warming charm, this 3-quart apple pot's cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly and retains heat beautifully. In addition, the hand-crafted pot is coated with several layers of strong, chip-resistant, enamel, imported from France. The enamel coating eliminates the need to "season" the cast iron, and creates a non-reactive surface that can be used for all types of cooking, as well as marinating, refrigerating, or freezing. The versatile piece is safe to use on electric, gas, ceramic, and induction cooktops on low to medium temperatures, as well as in gas, electric, or convection ovens below 500 degrees F. The pot's lid, with its stainless-steel leaf-shaped handle, seals in flavors and moisture, while two side handles that flank the pot allow for safe, secure transport. Not only does the outstanding design allow the pot to be taken from the stove or oven directly to the table, but it will likely become a permanent show-piece in the kitchen or dining room. The piece is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended to keep up the pot's best appearance. The attractive bake-and-serve apple pot measures 9-7/8 by 9-7/8 by 9-1/2 inches high and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Handy and attractive
Cast iron cookware is loved by many for its particular thermal properties. Its heavy material conducts heat very evenly, and browns food particularly well. However, not everyone is thrilled by the need to "season" cast iron. Lodge attempts to solve this particular problem by producing a line of enamel-coated cookware. One such piece is the three-quart apple-shaped pot/Dutch oven.

This pot can be used on the stovetop or in the oven. The one I have is coated in a particularly glossy red (it's really quite impressive), and I have to admit that the apple shape--complete with leaf-shaped stainless steel handle--is quite nifty.

A bean dish that we made in this pot gave us the perfect opportunity to test out how easy it was to clean. The care instructions recommend hand-washing due to the harshness of dishwasher cleansers. After two hours in the oven, the underside of the lid was quite splattered with dried-on juices and the pot itself had the usual cooked-on ring where the food had reduced down. I expected this to be difficult to clean, but it wiped right off.

It's recommended that if you use this on the stovetop you use it on low to medium. Plan for a long start-up time if you need a soup to come to a simmer, but once it gets going a low heat setting works wonderfully. The cast iron does a remarkable job of distributing the heat evenly. In the oven this piece can be used at pretty much any temperature under 500 degrees F.

In short, if you don't mind the weight of the pot and want something you can slow-cook a soup, bean dish, stew, or something similar in, Lodge's enamel-coated line is a great choice. It's easy to clean and even-heating. It even does a wonderful job of keeping a soup warm on the stove once you've turned off the heat so you can go back for seconds!

Deliciously fun and functional!
I have always loved the utility of cooking with cast-iron and until now, have never enjoyed having to look at it in my kitchen! This whimsical but tenacious vessel is ideal for roasting, stewing or baking and its seemingly edible, candy-apple, gloss-enameled finish and sleek stainless-steel leaf-shaped handle present beautifully on any table-top or sideboard. Whether on your stove or as a gift, this will surely be the most appealing piece of cookware you encounter!

AWESOME in Every Way!
How can I begin to describe how much I love this pot and how often I use it? It cooks like a dream - everything from sauces to stews and anything else you could think of!

It's also made a great addition to my kitchen as a show piece - people are drawn to it and they just want to know where I got such a unique piece (and for half the price of the French version)!

Way to go Lodge!