Is this a good substitute for a dutch oven?
1868656
Yes it is. It basically is a Dutch oven. Just be sure to follow directions. It says never to cook on high. With the even cooking you get, you never need to and things brown beautifully and clean up is easy. I have the entire set and love them.
1868657
I have not used this in my oven, but since it is all metal, I suspect it would do well in a moderate oven. I use mine on both my gas range and my woodstove and it is great to use. For a bigger family I would look into one somewhat larger, but for 2-4 people or for soups/sauces it does well.
1624821
Nope. It's not sturdy enough for Dutch oven. Otherwise, I love it for grilling.
46610
Yes, it does! I love my dutch oven and I bet you will too. Just be careful because when I cook a pot of beans in it, I have to make sure it doesn't boil dry. It gets really hot, and I have just a normal electric stove.
976232
According to Lodge web site enameled dutch oven can handle oven temperatures of 500 degrees. So I do believe the L8D0L3 can handle 500 degrees also. You can always contact Lodge customer service and ask them to be sure.
114880
Not really, no. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_oven http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Creuset
1452174
No more than a regular Dutch oven, not featherweight by any means it's really durable but not heavy. I'm very glad I bought it!
976236
I don't know what the highest temp it can handle but since this type of Dutch oven is used over an open fire 500F should be no problem. In fact it may even improve the seasoning.
689798
There was no reason to re-season the the Dutch oven ... they season it and that was well done ... follow the clean-up as they recommend and you will have no problems ... after use just coat both the inside and out with some cooking oil on a paper napkin is all that neccessary ... it will rust if don't keep-up with a little maintenance ... otherwise the more you use it the better it gets ... Good luck and cooking.
594243
I usually use my cast iron skillet, but I am sure it would be okay in the dutch oven too...
261730
I don't know. I don't know why it would be a problem. The dutch oven is heavy, but I think as long as you are careful, it doesn't matter that the cook top is glass. Maybe there is something about glass stove tops in the literature that comes with the product, or maybe with the glass top stove.
250997
It can be used as a dutch oven in the oven at temperatures up to 500 degrees. I have enjoyed using this and would recommend it to anyone.
1704142
i really don't think it will fit in the described dutch oven. the basket will be too close to the side of the oven.
1255211
This is a French Oven. A Dutch Oven has legs, a flat top, and can be stacked one on top of the other if you have more than one. Look for items from Lodge if you want excellent quality and price.
798648
It may, I am not for sure. I was very unhappy with the one I purchased as it caused black spots on my stove (it caused a lot of extra cleaning) and it collected slag inside that I had to shake out. I do not recommend this item. Checkout the 8" Heat Tamer/Burner Plate by Nordic Ware, they are awesome and they will handle your dutch oven. I have used my 7 qt enameled dutch over with no problem many times. I found that I need only turn my burner (electric) to #3 and the meal (after initial prep) turns out great.
381739
I'm not sure about a dutch oven, but we have a 12 inch cast iron skillet, and the whole set up (with skillet) was very solid. Actually, a dutch oven is probably also okay. It's very stable.
272494
I think it will be fine with it. I used my Staub dutch oven on it and it was fine. You might simply test it by placing your pot(s) on it with some water and start the burner. It will either work or it will E out. Good luck. It is a great addition to the cooking realm. regards, Jay
73754
I had a less expensive enameled dutch oven before this one. The enemel had a tendency to chip very easily. So far no chips in this one and it tends to cook more evenly on the cook top. Is it worth the price....yes, if you use a dutch oven often as I do.