Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)Enamel on cast iron cookware like this, was, until recently, only available from makers like Le Creuset. Lately, several lower cost makers have come on the scene, like Target and Innova. The new budget priced Lodge cookware is in the same price range as the low cost alternatives but completely out performs them.
I have all of the brands I have mentioned. The Lodge is the same weight as the Le Creuset which is much heavier than the other budget models. The ridge where the lid and sides meet is a matt black porcelain on the Lodge and Le Creuset but is just exposed cast iron for the other budget models (which leads to rusting if you are not careful). The porcelain resists staining (even tomato sauces) in the Lodge and Le Creuset but the other budget models stain very easily. And finally, the Lodge and Le Creuset maintain a very polished interior finish that resists sticking which others do not. So, I see no performance differences at all between the Le Creuset and the Lodge whereas the comparably priced budget models are certainly inferior.
If you plan of using these pots very heavily (every day for example) you might want to upgrade to the higher priced Lodge product. It has 4 coatings of enamel as opposed to 2 in this model. But if you use them once or twice a week I dont think you will need the added wear resistance.

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The 6 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.Hand washing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve the cookware's original appearance.10 3/4" diameter, 4 1/2" deep.Emerald green

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Chicken Fryers Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one sturdy pan--be ready for a bit of heavy lifting if you're going from stove to oven, because it takes two hands. I knew I wanted a cast iron skillet for frying and other things, and knew I wanted it to be a heavyweight (because that's how good cast iron skillets should be), and decided on this one because I liked the looks and the pouring lip, and Cuisinart tends to be reliable. It has a sorta high price tag, but from what my grandmother told me, a good cast-iron skillet will last forever, so I dove in. And so far, it's been more than worth it. Not just for chicken frying, though the straight tall sides make it great for frying (I've tried a couple things, chicken, hushpuppies, and zucchini and all have come out nice an hot and crisp), but also for making things from browning a ton of onions, to simmering a sauce, to making a big curry for about 10 people. It's just a workhorse of a pan, and the ability to drop it in the oven (using both hands, don't forget) to finish off a dish is very helpful. Oh, and it does look great (I have red) on the stove, too, which is a bonus. Overall, I'd suggest this pan to anyone, whether they want to use it to fry chicken or not. It's an investment that you'll be using for many years.

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Cast iron improves its solid reputation with Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Cookware!Cast iron is recognized as one of the best materials for cooking because of its ability to retain heat and provide even heat distribution.This type of cookware is widely used for almost any recipe from roasts to desserts and performs well with a variety of cooking methods from searing to simmering.Many pan styles are available for cooking soups, sauces, casseroles, grills quiches, breads, and etc.These versatile pieces yield great results whether it's on the stove or in the broiler or oven.They can go to table and double as elegant serving pieces!Savor the Good Life right at home, with family and friends.Cuisinart makes it absolutely delicious.

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