Product Description
lodge Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron cookware can be used on gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. The knob is oven save to 400 degrees. Lifetime Warranty. This Enamel Dutch Oven with Lid measures 9. 75 inches in diameter and 3 inches in depth. For more than 100 years,
lodge has been perfecting the process of making cast iron cookware.
I wanted a colorful casserole type piece of cookware for preparing stews, soups & other comfort foods. This fit the bill!
...as long as you replace the plastic knob with a metal one. That's easy enough to do; I picked up a pair of nice satin-finish metal drawer knobs at Walmart for $4.89. Just finished my first "pot boule" loaf (Kalamata olive/rosemary bread from Nancy Baggett's book "Kneadlessly Simple "), and it came out perfect!
The only reason I'm not giving this five stars is that as with some others here, mine arrived with a small chip (about 1/8" by 1/2") on the rim of of the lid. I smoothed it with an emery board, and I'm not worried about it; I know from experience that sooner or later, all enamelware gets chipped in use.
My advice: don't waste your money on Le Creuset's overpriced pots. I've owned them. They're good, but they're no better than this.
I have an induction burner, which means that I am limited to cookware that is made of steel or cast iron. I took a chance that the enameled cast iron would work on my device, and it does! This is a lovely and well made piece, large enough for stews. It cleans up easily. I like the look of it so much, I leave it on my counter.
I bought this only to use for baking bread & it's great for that application. The price is right, especially compared to the competition, it's easily cleaned, & the bread is just great. I'm sure it would be equally good for other applications as well.
Perfect size for singles/couples or for side dishes for families.
The cast iron is great for heat retention and durability. The enamel coating allows for more versatility than regular cast. The red is a beautiful color. I have the 3 qt. and the 6 qt. in red and the emerald. I have also bought these as gifts.
I love the fact that you can start a dish on stovetop and then transfer to oven, all in one pot. Food tastes delicious and cleanup is a breeze. You can also store your food in the refrigerator in these. It is so easy to use these pots.
Some tips from the brochure:
The porcelain surface eliminates the need to season cast iron. The black rim on the pot and lid are matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron.
The knob is oven safe to 400 degrees.
Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food.
Use for any cooking technique, as well as to marinate, refrigerate, and freeze.
Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware can be used on gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. It is not recommended for use on outdoor grills, or over open outdoor flames.
Do not use in the microwave.
Cleaning and Care Tips:
Hand wash with warm soapy water. Use plastic scouring pads to assist in cleaning.
For persistent stains on Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware, soak interior of the cookware for 2 to 3 hours with a solution of bleach, consisting of one teaspoon of bleach per pint of water.
If there is baked on food on the cookware, boil a mixture of 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda in the cookware.
I love my mine and use mine everyday. Highly recommend.
Well, I wanted to believe these would be as good as it's French Competition. It heats well, that's fine, but I find that food sticks, and it stains very easily. I always have to use a scour pad after use to get it looking clean.
I've been using dutch ovens for a long time - I cook with them regularly. So when I saw this one I was eager to try it, especially given its price. I am happy to report that I've used it many times, and it has been perfect for our family's needs. Quality product, heavy and well designed. I'm thinking about buying several for Christmas presents.
MON 14JUL08
1) am not a professional food preparation person, nor am I exactly "chef material"--if you get my drift.
2) know what I like; own some Calphalon, Le Creuset, et al. "high-end" cookware.
3) like to compare/contrast/look around--from time-to-time, in re: new/other products.
4) Lodge appears to be a viable product.
5) the difference between a sharp knife & a dull one isn't much--in terms of metal, but is a lot in terms of efficacy. You pay a lot more for just a little more; but it's that "little more" than can achieve the results that you like so much.
With these thoughts, please proceed.
Rec'd Lodge 3 qt. enameled Dutch oven today. My "issue" is that the lid does not fit tightly--& that's by design--something no previous review indicated. The lid has three cast ~1/16" standoffs @ "noon", "4" & "8" which are designed to allow the hot cooking gases, vapors & liquids to escape freely, rather than build-up until enough pressure is generated to lift the cast-iron lid--or to "surprise" the lid-liftee; that is, unless the cook is tuned-in to what is happening, i.e. cooking, & actually tends to her/his business.
Personally, I want to have control over those things under my control. I do NOT want to be protected from myself. Le Creuset French (Dutch?) ovens have FLAT rims & recesses. Yes, just like on your car radiator, the temperature will increase w/ the pressure & it is easier to scorch & burn--but also faster to cook (as in a pressure cooker) when the interior pressure is elevated.
For me, a tight-fitting lid is what I want. Lodge has a higher-end line (maybe more than one). Not taking the time this yr. to purchase, use & review.
Oh yes, & BTW: Le Creuset does not make a 3 qt. enameled cast iron oven. No disrespect to Lodge, but it looks like I've talked myself into a Le Creuset purchase--again.
Prior to purchasing this item I went to the Lodge website to research the product as the Amazon information on it is quite sparse. The Lodge site is very informative on the construction of their cast-iron product line. They even proffered that the paint used on their enameled products was imported from France, begging a comparison with Le Crueset, of course. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered that the Dutch Oven had actually been manufactured in CHINA. I feel that Lodge is somewhat disingenuous in their promotion of the enameled product line by not stating that they do not make these products here in the U.S. (Amazon shares some blame here also) The Dutch Oven is an attractive piece of cookware, but concerns about what additives the Chinese may use in the painting process exist. I would like to see an independent labratory analysis of this cookware to prove that the enameling process is lead-free.
My wife has made several dishes in our dutch oven, and everything seems to come out great in it. Several people have mentioned the issue where there is a temperature limit for putting this pot in the oven because of the plastic cover handle, but we've yet to encounter a recipe where we'd need to go over the limit anyway. If I ever do want to, I'll just remove the handle and make my own.
This is a great product to get into using a Dutch oven from a great manufacturer without spending a ton of money.
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About Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron 3-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #12167 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 3Qt
- Color: Island Spice
- Brand: Lodge
- Model: EC3D43
- Released on: 2007-07-15
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x 5.00" w x 13.00" l,
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
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