I received my eagerly-awaited Dutch oven a couple days ago and made some chili to try it out.It works great, with excellent heat retention... good for browning beef at higher temperatures, and bubbles merrily away even at low heat.Great for anything you want to simmer long and low for the best flavor.
An added bonus - the lid from this Dutch oven also fits the Logic 10-1/4" skillet if required.
To clean, I fill it with hot water, boil a bit to lift the grease, then rinse with hot water and wipe with a paper towel, using a bit of nylon mesh from an onion bag for any stubborn bits, then dry and re-oil.
A couple notes:
If you receive a Logic Dutch oven and find a couple gobs of sticky, brown, almost rust-colored stuff on the handle flange, it is likely NOT rust.Because of the shape of this pot, the pre-seasoning process sometimes leaves a bit of extra, thickened oil in this location.If this is the case, it can be easily rubbed off with a fingertip, much like rubber cement.
The pre-seasoning is very effective, but the inside of the lid, well-designed to keep moisture inside the pot, is a vulnerable spot.Depending on what you cook, the inside of the lid will likely require additional seasoning; I only oiled the cooking surfaces and the first use (no tomato, but enough water to simmer the chili) removed much of the seasoning between the self-basting points.No rust, so it was a simple matter of wiping the inside surface of the lid with peanut oil and putting it in a 450 degree (F) oven a couple times.I'd suggest doing this to the lid before use, and any time the seasoning in this location appears to be thinning.I did not lower my rating for this, as its simply the nature of the beast, not a design or manufacturing flaw.
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Lodge Logic 5-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch OvenProduct Description: Lodge cast-iron cookware has long been admired for its superior heat retention, but now the company offers another enticement with its Lodge Logic line. Lodge Logic cookware, such as this 5-quart Dutch oven, comes preseasoned with a proprietary vegetable oil formula and is ready for cooking right of the box--unlike traditional Lodge cookware, which needs seasoning in the oven before use. The timesaving process allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the cast-iron surface, maintaining the cookware for generations and creating an attractive heirloom finish.
This Dutch oven measures 10-1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep--an ideal size for most family recipes. Whether baking casseroles, enchiladas, pasta sauce, or a compact pot roast, the pan delivers a smooth, consistent temperature without wasting heat. The pan's esteemed heat retention is especially ideal for slow-cooking recipes that prize tender meats and rich, seasoned flavors. In addition, the underside of the lid contains several self-basting tips that allow the condensed liquid to remoisten the food, keeping the contents from drying out. With proper care, Lodge Logic cast-iron cookware will last a lifetime. The company recommends hand washing the Dutch oven with a stiff brush and hot water. In addition, the pan carries a lifetime warranty.
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Everything about this transaction went well. It's a quality product and the vendor is professional. Unfortunately, there was nick (metal missing) in one spot on the rim of the pan. It wasn't worth the expense of returning it, so we decided to keep it and handle it carefully.
