Product Description

This 6 Qt enamel Dutch oven is great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing. The color porcelain enamel on cast iron can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. Not recommended for use on outdoor grills or over open outdoor flames. Not for use in microwaves. Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware is cast from molten iron in individual sand molds. The porcelain surface eliminates the need to season cast iron. The cast iron vessel has superior heat distribution and retention, evenly heating bottom sidewalls and even the lid. Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture. The excellent heat retention reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking. Two layers of very hard, glossy porcelain enamel are chip resistant and easy to clean. Lid knob is oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The black rim on the pot is matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron. Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food. Although dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve the cookware's original appearance. 10 3/4" diameter, 4 1/2" deep. Caribbean Blue

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #930 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Caribbean Blue
• Brand: Lodge
• Model: EC6D33
• Released on: 2007-07-15
• Dimensions: 12.00" h x 7.00" w x 14.00" l, 14.25 pounds

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

Customer Reviews

Le Creuset on a budget
Enamel on cast iron cookware like this, was, until recently, only available from makers like Le Creuset. Lately, several lower cost makers have come on the scene, like Target and Innova. The new budget priced Lodge cookware is in the same price range as the low cost alternatives but completely out performs them.

I have all of the brands I have mentioned. The Lodge is the same weight as the Le Creuset which is much heavier than the other budget models. The ridge where the lid and sides meet is a matt black porcelain on the Lodge and Le Creuset but is just exposed cast iron for the other budget models (which leads to rusting if you are not careful). The porcelain resists staining (even tomato sauces) in the Lodge and Le Creuset but the other budget models stain very easily. And finally, the Lodge and Le Creuset maintain a very polished interior finish that resists sticking which others do not. So, I see no performance differences at all between the Le Creuset and the Lodge whereas the comparably priced budget models are certainly inferior.

If you plan of using these pots very heavily (every day for example) you might want to upgrade to the higher priced Lodge product. It has 4 coatings of enamel as opposed to 2 in this model. But if you use them once or twice a week I dont think you will need the added wear resistance.

Great lodge product that cleans up easy
I purchased this pot becuase I needed a large dutch oven I could use for sauces and other items without worrying about having to re-season my cast iron. I came across another, but was concerned about the company backing it. The Lodge was due to come out and so I pre-ordered. Since it showed up, I couldn't be happier with it.
It washes up easy, it's solid Lodge cast iron, and the brilliant blue color matches my cobalt blue wall very well. The inside is white porcelain, and cleans up easy, but it will be interesting to note how it holds up over the years. I even fried in it and it worked beautifully. The high sides kept the spatter to a minimum and the burned bits wiped clean in under a minute. The knob is black plastic and says it's rated for 400 degrees. I'm using it on a gas stove.

Top performing item in my kitchen
I've had a small le creuset soup pot for some time, which I use constantly, but was looking for something larger to handle soups, stews and roasts. I have a hard time seeing how any piece of cookware could really be worth $200 to me, so I started investigating alternatives. At $50, this dutch oven is a bargain, and certainly does not sacrifice performance. In fact, I actually think it cooks better than my le creuset pot (it seems to be thicker and better at evenly spreading heat). If you're in the market for a dutch oven, put this to the top of your list!