Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: LodgeBrand: Lodge
Release Date: 2007-07-15
Model: Lodge Color
Color: Caribbean Blue
Product features:
- 6-quart Dutch oven made of cast iron with chip-resistant porcelain-enamel finish
- Cast-iron loop side handles for a safe, secure grip when transporting
- Self-basting cover with handle traps in heat, moisture, and nutrients
- Hand wash; wood or silicone utensils recommended; oven-safe to 400 degrees F
- Measures 10-3/4 inches in diameter by 4-1/2 inches deep; limited lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
Customer Review: Not the quality promised by Manufacturer
Summary: 2 Stars
I have long been one of those people who says "you get what you pay for" and this is another one of those situations...
Having been a gourmet cook for over 30 years, I have used Le Creuset cookware, both new and decades old and have always been quite impressed.
When I needed a medium sized enameled cast iron Cocotte (marketed as a "French Oven" by Le Creuset outside of France, though more often called a Dutch Oven by laymen in US and Casserole Dish in UK - not to be confused with a true Casserole), I immediately thought Le Creuset, and searched for such on Amazon.
It was in my search for a Le Creuset "French Oven" that I discovered the Lodge Color Enameled cast-iron Dutch Oven. Having been very pleased with other Lodge cast iron cookware, which is exposed cast iron and thus needs to be properly seasoned and handled else it will rust, I was confident in the quality of the cast-iron core, but was a little hesitant about the enamel, considering the much lower price (note that multiple layer enameling is a VERY time consuming, and thus expensive, process. However, I figured at $55, if the quality was sub-par, I could return it (I am a Prime member), and get the Le Creuset 7 1/4QT "French Oven."
So, here is my experience with the Lodge Color Enamel Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven in Caribbean Blue...
Out of the box, it seemed perfectly fine. The brief 4-page "manual" was clear and strait forward. It plainly and definitively states at the bottom of the "Let's cook" section: "There's no exposed cast iron, even the matte black surfaces are porcelain. No seasoning required." Despite the bad grammar, I took this for face value and started to make my favourite meat dish, Beouf Bourgenon (Beef Burgundy), which I slow cook the first stage (Ventréche, aka French-style Pancetta, compare to Bacon and boneless beef chuck, cubed) for 24 hours at very low heat (just enough to make the Cocotte hot enough to cook, but not enough to burn your hands unless you try to pick it up and hold it for 30 seconds or so. It was at this stage, that I started to notice some rust stains on the pot portion along one side. Closer inspection showed me the rust was likely coming from the lid, as the rust was only in one area and seemed to be much heavier on the "matte black" portion of the lid rim along one side, but not the other side. I used a little vegetable oil in an effort to stop the rusting, but without being able to bring the temp up significantly to properly season the exposed cast iron, this was to be a fairly futile effort. Besides, the damage was done... The white enameled interior had rust stains that only a powdered oxygenated cleaner (such as oxyclean) might be able to remove. Interestingly, the "manual" states in the "after the food is gone" section that "Oxi-Clean" [SIC] can be used for stains. Hmmmmm...
I have decided that with the Ladge Color Dutch Oven having a rust issue on day one, literally, the lifetime warranty is not worth it. I would just likely find myself either paying more in the long run with returns or discarding the pot and getting a Le Creuset later. No, I have decided that my mantra of "you get what you pay for" applies here, so am returning the Lodge Color Enamel Cast-Iron Dutch Oven and purchasing what I initially set out to and should have in the first place, a Le Creuset 7 1/4QT French Oven. It will be about 13% larger than I need, and about five times more expensive, but bigger is perfectly fine and I know from decades of experience that the extra cost goes into extra quality and what I know positively to be a lifetime product (would never feel I need the warranty with Le Creuset.
Description of Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
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 BlueLodge Color is one of the newest lines from this respected American cast-iron cookware company. Traditionally shaped and more affordable than some European brands, Lodge Color enameled cast-iron is just as durable, requires no seasoning, and attractively serves at the table. Lodge infuses this 6-quart Dutch oven with two coats of hard-as-nails porcelain enamel, in a choice of several bright colors that are gradated (dark to light) on the exterior, and which are nicely set off by a cream interior. Embellished with concentric circles and a black knob, the lid, which also fits the Lodge Color 11-inch skillet, is oven-safe to 400 degrees F, so you can start a stew or casserole on the stovetop and finish by baking it in the oven. The 6-quart Dutch oven measures 10-3/4 inches in diameter by 4-1/2 inches deep.
Lodge enameled cast iron makes a smart choice due to its versatility--you can marinate raw meats in it, since it won't absorb odors or flavors, and you can braise, saute, simmer, and bake in it as well. Made in China to Lodge's meticulous specifications, each cookware item is first clad in matte black enamel before the color is added. The black rim that shows on the oven is actually the scratch-resistant matte enamel, not the raw cast iron. Though the Dutch oven is dishwasher-safe, washing by hand is recommended to best preserve the glossy finish. Look also for the pricier Lodge Enamel series, with its unique L-shaped lid knob, in a different set of colors and sizes to suit any kitchen. All Lodge enameled ware is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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