Lodge Color Enamel 3-Quart Dutch Oven, Emerald Review

Perfect size for singles/couples or for side dishes for families.

The cast iron is great for heat retention and durability. The enamel coating allows for more versatility than regular cast. The green is a beautiful green that is close to what is shown on screen.

I love the fact that you can start a dish on stovetop and then transfer to oven, all in one pot. Food tastes delicious and cleanup is a breeze.

Some tips from the brochure:

The porcelain surface eliminates the need to season cast iron. The black rim on the pot and lid are matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron.

The knob is oven safe to 400 degrees.

Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food.

Use for any cooking technique, as well as to marinate, refrigerate, and freeze.

Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware can be used on gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. It is not recommended for use on outdoor grills, or over open outdoor flames.

Do not use in the microwave.

Cleaning and Care Tips:

Hand wash with warm soapy water. Use plastic scouring pads to assist in cleaning.

For persistent stains on Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware, soak interior of the cookware for 2 to 3 hours with a solution of bleach, consisting of one teaspoon of bleach per pint of water.

If there is baked on food on the cookware, boil a mixture of 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda in the cookware.

Hope the information helps.

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Product Description:
The 3 Quart enamel Dutch oven is great for cooking, marinating, and freezing.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.Two layers of very hard, glossy porcelain enamel are chip resistant and easy to clean.Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food.Knob is oven safe to 400 degrees.Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture and the excellent heat retention reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking.Handwashing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve the cookware's original appearance.9 3/4" diameter, 3" deep.Emerald green

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Circulon 2 8-Quart Covered Stockpot Review

I really likemy covered stockpan, and all the other pieces of cookware, like this, that I bought.

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Product Description:
A versatile stock pot is a must-have addition to any home cook's collection for simmering uphomemade stocks for soups and sauces.Features TOTAL hard anodized Hi-Low food release system. Hand wash. Lifetime customer satisfaction guarantee.

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Staub 6 Quart Coq Au Vin Cocotte, Grenadine Review

My Le Crueset 7 1/2 quart dutch oven used to be my favorite pot but not anymore.If you haven't tried a Staub pot you need to.The grenadine color is gorgeous.The pot does an amazing job of searing but not burning.With the lid on in the oven it retains heat better than my Le Creuset.The lid is so beautiful that I keep it out on a plate stand in my kitchen for decoration.My only regret is that I didn't get the same pot only larger.

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974. Staub's French oven is a timeless standby for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and other one-pot classics.Staub has perfected this tradition in our signature "La Cocotte" French Oven, the choice of some of the world's best chefs.La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table.With it's classic Rooster handle, this Coq Auv Vin is perfect for poultry.

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Lodge Original Finish 6-Quart Cast-Iron Camp Dutch Oven Review

A dutch oven is one of the most versatile items you can find.Many people I know are intimidated by cooking with dutch ovens, but when you take a few minutes to learn how, you can use it to cook anything!It can be used with variety of foods: stews, cakes, cobblers, breads, poultry, vegetables (basically anything you make in a conventional oven).If you happen to forget to pack your skillet when you go camping, turn over the lid and put it back on the dutch oven.Voila!Instant skillet-type cooking surface!

Having used a variety of dutch ovens in my life, I can tell you for sure, Lodge dutch ovens are the best.They are durable and well-crafted.If you have ever had the experience of cooking with a dutch oven that was not a Lodge, you will know what I mean.

You should look for a dutch oven that has a lip on the lid for keeping coals on, and sturdy legs, to keep from crushing the coals.Lodge dutch ovens have these features, and are made of quality cast iron.Lodge also has many accessories for cooking, such as lid lifters and lid rests, inserts for muffins, etc.

Dutch ovens make a great gift for the camper in your life.Highly recommended!

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Product Description:
Original finish 6 qt camp dutch oven.The portable "camp stove" is the pot that does it all.Flanged lid for hot coals inverts for use as griddle.Integral legs on oven for campfire and fireplace cooking.12" diameter, 3-3/4" deep. To season, follow these easy directions - Wash with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Spead a thin coat of solid shortening or vegetable oil over the entire pan including handles and exterior surfaces. Line the lower oven rack with aluminum foil to catch any drippings and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cookware upside down on middle rack of oven and bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven, leaving the cookware in the oven until cool. Your cookware will look slightly brown, instead of the familiar black but it is ready for cooking. It will blacken with cooking.

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Staub Cast-Iron 2-1/2-Quart Round "La Cocotte" French Oven, Grenadine Review

Do you gaze longingly at your pot while it happily does it's thing? You will if you get this one. It is like a little jewel on my stove. I got it for significantly cheaper from Will..Son.. (surprisingly) than the $150 listed here. The enamel seems much nicer than Le Creuset and I like the solid lid with basting spikes. I thought initially the rim around the top of the lid was just a cosmetic reminder of the way charcoal is held on the top of a classic dutch oven. I heard however it could be used to put ice water to encourage condensation. I also like the black enamel interior better since it seems easier to clean (perhaps by appearance). The lid knob is nice but a little small for the weight of the thing...you can use it to lift straight up but if you try to turn it sideways it will feel like it's cutting into your fingers.

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Product Description:
"Cocotte" in French means "casserole," but there are plenty of dishes that emerge delectably from this cast-iron French oven. Measuring 9 by 10-2/5 by 5-1/5 inches, the round-shaped unit offers a 2-1/2-quart capacity--perfect for two or three people. Use it for anything from the traditional French recipe coq au vin (chicken in wine) to slow-cooked stews and soups, casseroles, and roasted chicken, as well as many other one-pot meals.
Constructed of durable cast iron, the oven distributes heat evenly and offers excellent heat retention. Its black matte enameled interior produces a natural nonstick surface (no need to season), while its enameled ceramic exterior resists scratches and chips and won't discolor or rust over time. Even more, the oven's smooth, heavy base will never warp and can handle any cooking surface, including induction. The oven also provides integrated side handles that make it easy to transport the unit from the stovetop to the oven (up to 500 degrees F), and its secure-fitting lid comes with a brass- or nickel-plated knob and self-basting spikes that continually redistribute juices back to the ingredients as they cook. The French oven doesn't require high heat--it works best with low to medium heat. Hand wash the unit with non-abrasive cleaners, and be sure to only use silicone or wooden utensils for best results. Made in France, the cocotte comes in an array of rich colors and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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Lodge 1-Pint Country Kettle Review

Strictly speaking this is not a "caldron" -- a caldron should have an opening narrower than its belly, or so I've been told.Nonetheless this is a very good size for use on personal or portable altars.Placed on a tile it's safe to burn charcoal blocks in, and the price is excellent.

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For soups, stews, and chili. Provides even heat distribution for cooking and heat retention. Wire bail for easy handling. 5" Dia. x 2-1/2" Depth.

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Granite Ware Covered Roasters Review

Wonderful product. I'm always puzzled when the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Roast Angst comes around.So much fuss & stress when all you have to do is put your bird in one of these, put the lid on, stick it in the oven at 325, take the lid off in the end for about 15 minutes to crisp the skin, and voila!Best turkey you ever ate.Cleans up easily with soap & water, too.Can you believe people pay big bucks for All-Clad & Calphalon roasters when all you need is this old-fashioned pan?

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Granite Ware roasters brown better and cook more evenly than any other roaster.The dark exterior absorbs all the oven's energy, the steel core evenly distributes the heat and the glass interior doesn't alter the taste.This covered oval roaster measures 13" x 8" x 5"Black

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Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart Round French Ovens Review

In the dictionary, next to "dutch oven," is a picture of a le Creuset pot.
This 5.5 quart version is sized to fit typical casserole, soup, and stew recipes, and big enough for a large chicken or pot roast. It will fit on an average-height refrigerator shelf (you may need to replace the lid with a dinner plate), and will heat evenly on a standard sized burner (though, given the heat distribution of the cast iron, it would heat evenly on a birthday candle). This is the size the cooking shows use - if you've ever watched over Emeril's shoulder as he arranged stuff in the pot, you know that this is just the right size and shape.
My only complaint is that le Creuset recently stopped smoothing and under-glazing the rims of their pots, and is now leaving them rough and "rust-proofing" them instead. For my older (heirloom) pots, I invert the lids for stacking and storage. I haven't been able to bring myself to do this with my newest pot, however, because if I do the rough unglazed rim will scratch up the lid. (ecoutez-vous le Creuset?!)

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Le Creuset Round French Oven - This everyday Round French Oven (or Dutch oven, referred by most people) never makes it to the cupboard: it goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the stove for tomorrow's dinner. If there are leftovers in the pot, save them for tomorrow. You can store it in the refrigerator or in the freezer and not worry about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface. For generations, families have come to cherish the classic cocotte - the Round French Oven. This everyday pot never makes it to the cupboard: it goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the stove for tomorrow's dinner. If you want to keep leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer, you can store in our Le Creuset pot and not worry about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface.

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