Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: LodgeBrand: Lodge
Release Date: 2007-07-15
Model: EC6D43
Color: Island Spice
Product features:
- Lodge Color series enameled cast-iron Dutch oven; holds 6 quarts
- Heavy cast iron pot cooks on stovetop or in oven; superbly retains heat
- 2 coats of durable porcelain enamel in colorful exterior, cream-colored interior
- Lid fits 11-inch Lodge Color skillet; oven-safe to 400 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended; lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice
Customer Review: REAL QUALITY, REAL VALUE, THEN REAL YUMMY STUFF
Summary: 5 Stars
Add my name to the long list of happy people who own this Dutch oven. When I first started shopping for a porcelain enamel coated cast iron Dutch/French oven, I thought I'd have to pay the BIG price for Le Creuset to get the best. However, when I read in Cook's Illustrated that their product testers (American's Test Kitchen) gave both the Lodge and Tramotina Dutch ovens the SAME EXACT RATING as Le Creuset, that was good enough for me. Happy at the prospect of saving over $150, I considered the Tramotina, but it appears to be available only in green, which isn't so bad, but not my choice. So I purchased this 6-quart Lodge Dutch oven in Island Spice (red) over a year ago, and I've never regretted it.
I've read that a few reviewers have had problems with the enamel chipping, but I've been spared this so far. In their use-and-care guide, Lodge does acknowledge (as any other manufacturer would) that while the porcelain finish is hard, it can chip if banged or dropped, so I handle mine gently.
I've also read that the phenolic knob on the lid (rated oven safe to 400 degrees F) is a problem for some users who want to put it in a hotter oven. I learned elsewhere that one user who likes to make the popular no-knead bread in her Dutch oven (about 500 degrees F), replaced it with an after-market stainless steel knob (Le Creuset, I think) to solve that dilemma. Alternately, another user purchased an iron kitchen cabinet/drawer knob to use temporarily for this purpose, and then puts the original back afterwards - pretty clever.
This Dutch oven gives added meaning to "comfort" in any comfort food that's cooked in it - chili, gumbo, stews, braises, etc. I love mine, and recommend it highly.
Description of Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice
For more than a century home cooks and great chefs have cherished their round enamel cast iron ovens. From the stovetop and oven, to its elegant table presentation, Lodge Enamel provides superior cooking performance, versatility, and unparalleled style. When you're finished with your meal simply store your food in the refrigerator or freezer without any concern about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface.Lodge 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 and 5 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, saut?, simmer, and bake in it. 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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