Price: $99.90
(as of Dec 07, 2024 08:53:25 UTC - Details)

7.5 Quart Dutch Oven

A flawless pairing of form and function that doesn't quit, the Lodge Dutch Oven is an enameled cast iron classic that's great for preparing and serving memorable meals.

Product at a Glance:

The right tool to marinate, refrigerate, cook and serve
Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating
Smooth glass surface won’t react to ingredients
Broil, braise, bake or roast in the oven up to 500°F
Sauté, simmer or fry on any stovetop.
YOUR GO-TO DUTCH OVEN: A flawless pairing of form and function that doesn't quit. The Lodge Dutch Oven not only makes your kitchen look good but is an enameled cast iron classic great for preparing and serving memorable meals. Broil, braise, bake or roast your favorite meals in the oven up to 500 Degree F.
WHAT IS PORCELAIN ENAMEL ON CAST IRON. It is glass that becomes bonded to the cast iron at high temperatures. A particulate of glass, called frit, is applied to the cast iron vessel and then baked at temperatures between 1200 and 1400° F. The glass frit melts and fuses to the cast iron, forming a bond. Porcelain enamel on cast iron is heat tolerant and impervious to water and other consumables.
EASY TO COOK AND CLEAN: The porcelain enameled interior has a smooth finish that minimizes sticking, promotes caramelization and resists staining. Although enameled cast iron is dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water and a nylon scrub brush is recommended to keep your Dutch Oven in tip top shape
HEAT RETENTION: The cast iron vessel has superior heat distribution and retention, evenly heating throughout both the bottom and sidewalls. The tightly fitting lid seals in moisture for scrumptious pot roast, stews or a large batch of beans. Our heat retention also reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking.
FAMILY-OWNED. Lodge is more than just a business; it’s a family. The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are rooted in America. Products made with non-toxic, PFOA & PTFE free material.
Reviewer: Chris Arata
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Dutch Oven for the Price
Review: After spending some time learning how to cook, I decided it was time to try out a dutch oven. It was really worth it. I have been using the 7.5 qt one for a couple of weeks now and I am not disappointed at all. It cooks quite well and is a good size. It can be quite heavy, but all dutch ovens are. I have not seen peeling or scraping of the enamel and the color is quite nice. As long as you are careful with the product it should last quite a long time, without the price tag of a Le Creuset.Cleaning this dutch oven is quite easy! I have burnt stuff in the dutch oven and it came off easily without any of the enamel coating being scraped off. Enamel is glass that adheres to the cast iron at a high temperature at around 1200-1400. I would still recommend using plastic and silicone whisks and spatulas to not scratch it.( Lodge also recommends this)For the size when it comes to cooking, I highly recommend the 7.5 qt, since you can cook almost all recipes in it without a problem. Just remember the size difference when it comes to being fit in the oven, and the weight is bigger than the smaller ones. Just remember the whole thing is cast iron and that means every part of it will be hot! Be Careful!When it comes to comparison to the Le Creuset, I believe it holds its ground quite well. We actually know someone who gets a discount for them and we were able to get a Le Creuset cheap and it was a smaller one though (3.5 qt). I believe they are quite similar, although the warranty from Le Creuset is awesome, from what I can tell from the construction, they are extremely similar. If you are just starting out, I would recommend buying this one and you should not be disappointed. I have not had the chance to compare it over the long term, but so far it is quite good.

Reviewer: Very good product! Delivered yesterday and I cooked beef vegetable stew today
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Big and nice
Review: Very good product! Delivered yesterday and I cooked the beef vegetable stew for dinner tonight, and it was delicious! I am going to use it more for sure 👍

Reviewer: ernest webb
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Review: This is awesome. Very durable. Has not chipped thus far. Retains heat very well. Food doesn't stick. Cleans up pretty good. Works great for cooking volume of 10 to 15 people. Maybe even more!I recommend this item.

Reviewer: H. Allen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: UPDATE Excellent quality - lid sits flat on rim, heavy pot cooks evenly, cleans like a breeze.
Review: I own a Staub dutch oven and love it. My brother asked for a dutch oven for Christmas. Since he didn't tell me what size or color he needed, I searched the internet for reviews on various dutch ovens. I found a wonderful review of a Lodge vs LC using a tried and true beef stew recipe. The results, the Lodge gave just as good a performance as the LC in all the various steps for making the stew - browning, sauteing the veggies, stove top heating and oven cooking. So, I bought my brother a Lodge - this one in fact.My family has a summer cottage that we share and there are many meals shared with family and friends. Every year we have a huge meal with all our friends and lots of food. My brother has been experimenting with braising for some years now, and he always makes a braised cut of meat for our big bash. I told him that the Lodge dutch oven was a "place holder." He was to use it over the winter and then it would go to the cottage, and then I'd buy him a Staub (my preferred brand) of the size and color he wanted for home use.Well, this particular dutch oven might stay at the cottage, but it will be replaced with another Lodge. There is no reason to pay 3 times the price for a LC or a Staub. My brother reports that his braises have been flawless, he gets an excellent sear on his meat and that the pot cleans up like a dream.Personally, I like the black interior of the Staub dutch ovens better. It is more difficult to see he darkness of the fond - almost impossible in fact - but you can easily judge how things are by the color/sear on meat and any vegetables. I have read reviews about the LC chipping, and virtually all of them state that the white interior stains after many uses. The LC dutch ovens that are used on America's Test Kitchen all need foil over the top of the food and under the lid to prevent steam from escaping. These faults simply don't occur with a Staub dutch oven, particularly the tight seal on the lid. I have seen Staub products used in restaurants to cook and serve on. I have never seen a LC used in a restaurant.But, for 1/3 the price, I'm willing to use foil.My only wish is that Lodge made a black dutch oven - my preference would be for a matte black exterior finish, but a shiny black would do. Popular kitchen colors come and go. People change their dinnerware. But, an enameled dutch oven with a matte black exterior finish always looks like the traditional, un-enamaled, cast iron dutch oven.UPDATE - I have since used the above dutch oven to cook a brisket. Perfect. Use foil for a tight seal on the lid and save a hundred bucks or so.

Reviewer: JG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of my favorite pans to cook with
Review: Picked it up last winter and have been loving it so much. Used it to bake some amazing bread. Lodge quality and pricing is unbeatable. No need to shell out the money for Staub or Le Cruiset - Lodge is performing for a fraction of the cost. The colors this comes in are lovely too.

Reviewer: T
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I love these things. Great for cooking large meals or prepping for canning preserves. Love these Dutch ovens.

Reviewer: Jenny
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hudge and great buy

Reviewer: J. Berube
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Facile à nettoyer et très bonne cuisson

Reviewer: Jim O.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Came with small chip

Reviewer: Aisha Albassam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Nice color