Lodge EC7D43 Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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About Lodge EC7D43 Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Overall Feedback:
66% positive
74% liked the weight, whereas 26% found it too heavy
The Dutch oven is heavy and difficult to wash in the sink.
The pot is not suitable for those who have trouble lifting heavy items as it weighs almost 20 pounds and requires a workout to lift and wash.
The Dutch oven is very heavy because it is cast iron coated. When I fill it with food and throw it in the oven, my wife complains about the weight if she has to take it out.
74% liked the versatility
I love the curved bottom of the Lodge Dutch oven as it makes browning large things easier. I prefer the Lodge for browning, roasting or baking.
I have cooked various things like gumbo, soups, whole chicken and veggies in the heavy but versatile Dutch oven.
This pot is versatile as it works on both stovetop and oven.
The product has helped me expand my horizons in the kitchen and is capable of handling any cooking project.
73% highlighted the size and capacity, though 27% found it too small
The dutch oven is perfect for bread baking with a size of 7.5 quarts.
I purchased the largest size of the pot as we started cooking at home more often, allowing us to prepare larger portions and freeze some for future use.
I ordered a 7.5 quart dutch oven to cook larger roasts and batches of stew, but it seemed too big and heavy when it arrived.
80% appreciated the tight lid fit, but 20% found it loose
The lid of the Dutch oven fits snugly to the pot and traps steam well.
The lid fits very well and the knob on top is easy to grip and doesnt heat up.
I found a protrusion in the cast iron on the lid rim which prevented the lid/pot from creating a perfect fit.
76% highlighted the heat retention, but 24% thought it was uneven
The Dutch oven holds superior heat and radiates it further than other metals, cooking the food inside the pot faster and differently than other metal types once it is well heated.
I had to turn the heat low due to the high heat retention during the simmering process.
I have noticed that the Dutch oven retains heat but does not discharge it quickly enough to prevent scorching.
74% found it easy to clean
Cleaning up was easy and everything came out with no hard scrubbing required.
I am amazed at how easily the Dutch oven cleans with just a little gentle scrubbing with a Dobie pad.
Rephrased: The Dutch oven cleans easily with just a little gentle scrubbing with a Dobie pad.
The Dutch oven is easy to clean by soaking it in the sink with soap overnight, and it washes clean really well.
73% appreciated the durability, although 27% had issues
I've noticed that the enamel chips easily on the edges and lid with normal use.
I noticed chipping on the outside coating after the first wash and am disappointed with the product's durability.
74% liked the aesthetic design
I love the curved bottom of Lodge's Dutch oven as it makes browning large things easier and their Dutch ovens tend to be wider and shorter in height than the Staub.
