7-quart pre-seasoned cast-iron Dutch oven Two cast iron easy-grip loop handles for lifting Exclusive self-basting iron cover keeps food moist Hand wash using a stiff brush and hot water only; oven safe to 500 degrees F 12 by 4-3/4 inches; lifetime guarantee
Customer Rating: Summary: dutchoven Comment: this dutchoven was damaged on it's interior as the finish was scraped off in 2 large areas from handling ( all the texture was gone as well as the pre-seasoned surface they advertise ) at mgf or the vendor it should have been a reject and am returning it this is one of my gripes about buying on line they pass off seconds and rejects counting on people just accepting it and not returning items that are obviously trash Customer Rating: Summary: cooking in Lodge Iron dutch oven Comment: There is nothing like cooking in Cast Iron everything cooks evenly its great best buy I'v made in awhile Customer Rating: Summary: Impressive Cooking Comment: We have been looking for a way to cook today's beef roasts. Oven bags and crock pots have not produced the results we wanted(tender). We tried the dutch oven yesterday and it was great. The beef was tender and the potatoes and vegetables came out fine too. We were also impressed with the solid construction and quality fit of the Lodge Dutch Oven.
Don't forget to get buy the "Cast-Iron Cooking for Dummies" book. Customer Rating: Summary: Kim's Dutch Oven Review Comment: The pot is great but the condition of the shipping container was horrible. The pot was not properly wrapped so it was a little scratched in transit. The shipper should have bubble wrapped it or something. Customer Rating: Summary: dutch oven Comment: This cast iron dutch oven is well made. It has good weight for even distribution of heat. It can go to table for presentation. Can't go wrong with this brand.
The one thing that probably discourages more people from purchasing and using cast iron is maintenance. Like carbon steel woks, cast iron cooking pieces require "seasoning." To many this is a mysterious or overly time-consuming process. Even if you treasure fond memories of eggs and pancakes cooked in grandmother's ancient, blackened skillet, you might have no idea how to turn your new pan into such a treasure. Fortunately Lodge has come out with the new Logic line, which has been evenly coated on all surfaces with an electrostatic spray of vegetable oil. Next the cookware is put into an extremely high temperature industrial oven which bakes the coating into the surface. Not only will you be spared the time and effort of seasoning, but also the new piece you buy will look and perform better than if you had seasoned it at home. Just like that heirloom pan you will find that even pineapple upside down cake doesn't stick to this surface. A perfect pot making pot roast, simmering slow-cooked stews, or making your own veal stock.
