what constitutes a good dutch oven?
283886
One that doesn't chip easily,cleans easily and cooks food evenly. The price is right too and Lodge has a good reputation.
283887
Lodge is a very good brand of cast iron cook wear, cast iron heats more evenly and holds the heat longer, it does clean pretty easy even if the enamel does stain if you use tomatoes in it , which of course I do.
283888
Depends what you're looking for whether a campfire Dutch oven or one for stove top and or oven. Generally, the heavier it is, the more stable it is with regards to holding/dispersing heat. I have a campfire version, the enameled one, and another 8 qt with a dome lid. All are Lodge. There are others out there, although I'm not familiar with them. I have an older cast iron skillet that is not a Lodge, and it is fine. I also have a cast iron loaf pan in which I have made breads and meatloaf. I also recently purchased a 12 inch Lodge cast iron skillet, and got a stove top griddle and ribbed square pan as gifts; all are Lodge. Keep your un-enameled cast iron well seasoned. Even if pre-seasoned, I still season them myself.
617983
Not good. Needs to be returned for a replacement. I have not had that problem and I have used mine for years. It really is a great Dutch oven.
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.
79479
I use my 5 1/2 qt dutch oven for meals for my husband and me. Plenty of room. I think you could easily double my recipes and cook for 4 with it. Probably be good for pan frying chicken -- might reduce the spatter because of the taller sides than a frying pan would have.
283584
The first thing I cooked in my Dutch oven was German style pork and sauerkraut and it worked "Wunderbar". I use it for soups, stews, and especially Italian tomato based sauces.
2123710
No problem, your welcome. I found that if the size is adequate for the meal this particular Dutch oven is a good choice, being just heavy enough to maintain heat, and the enamel coating allows use on stoves where raw cast iron scratches the glass top. Personally I wish it did not have the non-stick coating on the interior, but finding quality cast iron with enamel on the outside and raw cast iron on the inside is either cheap (thin) castings or more expensive that I would care to spend.
878198
The modern aluminum Dutch ovens are more often used for stovetop use only. The reason is because aluminum does not hold the heat as well as cast iron. You can still place them in the oven, but you will need to check them more often to make sure your food is cooking to the right consistency. Most dutch ovens are aluminum and though they can cook in an oven they are really made for the stove top. The cast iron utensils work much better in oven and distributing the heat more evenly, resulting in a moister dish and less chance of burning.
1992554
What is max baking temp for this dutch oven including the lid --- 500 degrees??
1749854
You could probably do it if you knew what you were doing, but I do know that Lodge sells flat bottom dutch ovens. You may want to look at those first.
2016147
No which is why I bought it. it i a fabulous Dutch Oven very easy to clean, no worries about scratching and harmful coatings
832122
Yes. I frequently make artisan bread in this dutch oven. It's also great to have the rounded top because you can brown meat in the top while cooking stew and such in the bottom.
1504634
I have both sizes of dutch ovens, and neither one has rusted or has any issues at all. The porcelain interior is very easy to clean. I use Bon Ami which works extremely well without scratching the surface. I do not put in the dishwasher.
93025
well... this is one of the very best pans (soup pot, stock making etc) in my kitchen -- I think I'd go with the more rugged (and far less expensive) pre-seasoned cast iron dutch ovens for camp cooking. But yes -- it would probaby work just fine.
251002
I haven't used it as a Dutch oven, but I don't see why not. There is nothing to burn or melt on the unit. My only concern is that the lid and higher portion of the sides are steel and may not transmit the heat quite the same way a Dutch oven would - I think it should work fine
1196266
It is indeed oven safe to at least 350 degrees. I use this dutch oven quite often, in the oven and on my stove top. It is one of my favorite pieces of cookware because it is so versatile.
1835518
This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the... » Read More This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. « Show Less
976235
I have this dutch oven and use it mostly for bread making and the temp I use is 475 F and have no problem.