Product DescriptionEvery cook's dream: a 5-qt. Dutch oven with a lid that easily converts to a 10.25-inch skillet. A natural for preparing countless recipes, the Double Dutch will quickly become your favorite piece of cookware.
What Others Say
My favorite Lodge item
I have been cooking with Lodge cast iron for about 7 years and own 8 pieces from their inventory. The Double Dutch Oven is my favorite Lodge cookware due to its versatility.
When using a dutch oven, I usually sear the meat first to add flavor. Usually, this requires searing the meat in several batches. The best part about the Double Dutch is that you can sear the meat in the big pot and in the lid simultaneously, thus reducing the time needed to brown the meat by half. Since the lid is then used for the braising step (after deglazing), you're not increasing the number of items to be cleaned later.
I like the lid so much that I often use it by itself for pan frying. Due to the smallish size (about 10 inches in diameter) ... Read More
Disappointed
Although a good idea, the skillet top on the 5 quart Dutch Oven makes it awkward and a bit unstable when lifting in addition to it being unsafe when hot. The top is not easy to remove and this was all found before it was used. I am somewhat uneasy thinking of how I would remove the top following oven use. It is being returned for a model with a knob type "handle" on the lid.
excellent product
I have only had this a short time, but it is exactly what I wanted. VERY heavy. Goes great from stovetop to oven without having to tranfer stuff from one thing to another. I am really pleased.
New favorite
This is my new favorite pot. It makes my food taste incredible. I prefer to season myself so I washed w/soap and scrubbed and then did the Lodge recommended seasoning instructions. Mine is not as good as mom's/grandma's yet but the food is still incredible and gets better with every use. I use a trivet in the bottom so that I can add a little moisture to meats without having it all sit in the drippings.
My meatloaf is awesome. Chicken is great! I'm trying some pork dishes next...
Beware of tomato products until it is seasoned well!
