Very happy
Although it is heavy, it is very well made and cooks food wonderfully. I made a pot of chili and had no problems with it at all. Clean up was a breeze, and it looks so pretty on my stove or on the table during a meal. I won't buy anything else in the future but Lodge Cast-Iron. At my age, I deserve the best!
Disappointment after a year
I was very excited to get this pot to add to my kitchen. We eat a lot of soups and stews in the winter. It did a wonderful job and I kept it as per the directions. I always washed it by hand and used nylon utensils in it to preserve the enamel. Last week, the enamel started coming off the the sides and bottom of the pot. I was very disappointed as it was a prized kitchen item. It is back to the older pots and pans that I have. I would not recommend the purchase as it will not last very long. I guess there is a reason the other more expensive brand is so very expensive.
a great gift
I've had this one (in red) for a year now. I use it for everything...roasts, soups, chile, sauces, etc. They all come out delicious! I love it so much that I've bought two more for gifts. It's a real bargain at the Amazon.com price...with free shipping to boot!
About My Lodge Color Enameled 6-Qt. Dutch Oven
Love my new Cast Iron Dutch oven. Having bought the Dutch oven to make "No knead Bread", I soon discovered that I am using it frequently for other things such as pot roast and sauces.
The Dutch oven heats very evenly; is usuable on the stove top as well as the oven; cleans up lickety-split and is pretty to boot.
I own Le Creuset which is wonderful. However, Lodge is significantly cheaper and, in my view, just as good as the more expensive cast iron.
By the way, when the shipment arrived the lid and pan were separated by little black bumpers which I kept so that the lid and pan would continue to be protected in storage. Just remember to remove the bumpers when the Dutch oven is in use.
Lodge Dutch Oven
This is our first dutch oven. We have made soup a couple of times and baked bread. This is a great addition to our kitchen. I would recommend a Lodge Dutch Oven to everyone.
