Price: $116.25 - $88.65
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This 4.5-Quart enamel Dutch oven is great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing. The color porcelain enamel on cast iron can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. Not recommended for use on outdoor grills or over open outdoor flames. Not for use in microwaves. 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. Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture. The excellent heat retention reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking. Two layers of very hard, glossy porcelain enamel are chip resistant and easy to clean. Stainless steel lid knob is oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The black rim on the pot is matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron. Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food. Although dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve the cookware's original appearance. Made in China.
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: wolfboy001
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding smaller Dutch oven
Review: Works very well for one pot meals or sauces, and also for baking bread. Caramelizes onions very nicely, too. I had the 7.5QT version of this first and use it extensively, but this smaller one is really good for simmering large batches of sauce, refried beans, curry dishes, or baking a normal sized loaf of bread. Great design and craftsmanship, easy to clean, retains heat, and is just generally an excellent piece of cookware.

Reviewer: Bulldogg_mom
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My new favorite baking dish!
Review: I LOVE cast iron. I have a 15” cast iron skillet which I use almost exclusively for cooking on the stovetop, frying ground beef, etc., and I even bake a pineapple upside down cake in it! I’ve been wanting (needing) a casserole or baking dish for YEARS but just never found exactly what I wanted or it was too expensive. When I saw this one 2 weeks before my birthday, I told my husband that I had found my perfect birthday gift! Even though we don’t usually buy each other BD gifts anymore (after 40 years together, you kinda run out of “things” to buy), he said, “Absolutely! If you want that, go ahead and get it!” So I ordered it right away. I really wanted the Indigo color, but it wasn’t available, so I ordered the red and it’s just as striking. The cast iron itself is treated so you don’t have to season it. The outside is coated in light ceramic. Very easy to clean. This will be able to be passed down for generations if you take care of it. It’s the PERFECT SIZE that I was looking for. It’s just my husband and I but when I cook spaghetti or a casserole, I’ll cook a huge batch … like a 1-lb box of pasta plus all the ingredients, so it does make a large batch. This dish is great! It handles enough for a pot luck (covered-dish meal) or dinner when everyone brings a dish to pass/share (remember the days pre-COVID?)! It’s a beautiful, hard-working, easy to clean, piece of kitchen equipment I am THRILLED to have as a birthday “gift.”

Reviewer: Dale in North Carolina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Braises Wonderfully!
Review: I've had this Dutch oven less than a month and already I've cooked several dishes with it. All have been fabulous. Now, I'm wondering how I've done without a pot like this all of my life? This Lodge 4.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid and Dual Handles is professional grade and just the right size for our needs (there are only two of us in our household). I brown* my ingredients with it on the stovetop in prep for braising while the oven preheats to 310 degrees F. Then I bring the braise up to a boil, put on the Dutch oven lid, and slide it into the preheated oven. The pot simmers perfectly for hours at a time or however long I need it to with only a check after a half hour to see how the simmer level is doing. And Voila! the results are astounding. We love the color of our Dutch oven too (solid red) so much that we display it on our dining room table when it's not on the stove. I can't see how any of the fancy (and expensive) French brands can perform any better than this beautiful, American made, Lodge pot does.*Note: For sautéing ingredients, I use a different skillet so not to damage the enamel finish. The pot is only to be heated to temperatures under 500˚ F; therefore high-temperature sautéing is likely to damage the pot's enamel glaze. I also hand wash my Dutch oven immediately after using it. So far this has worked great in keeping its appearance, inside and out, beautiful.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love the color and it works wonderfully
Review: I love the color. But I also like how it is cast iron and since it is enamel I don't have to go through the trouble of seasoning it. It is so super hot today, but figured I may as well make this stew I have been wanting to try anyways. Everything came out perfect. I know this is the first time I am trying this but I think I have found a winner. I know I could have gotten an off brand for less money, but I have tried the Lodge brand before and it has always been an excellent product worth the extra money.

Reviewer: Mike M
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good quality dutch oven
Review: Lodge quality cast iron. It is nowhere near as expensive as a lot of other brands, and it is a very solid dutch oven.

Reviewer: inthewind
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does what it’s supposed to
Review: Happy with this. It does chip so be careful. The handle on top can get quite hot if at the top of the oven. Be careful. It makes our sourdough loaves and is easy to clean. Have not used it for anything but bread. Happy with the value and purchase and I would not hesitate to purchase again from this manufacture.

Reviewer: Todd C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best
Review: Absolutely hands down the best move ordering this. It’s so nice and Lodge makes an absolutely fantastic product. I will definitely order more Lodge in the future.

Reviewer: Christopher Bell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Seriously, why are you so amazing!?!
Review: Before I mention why cast iron is the most durable and reliable cookware in a kitchen and that the nostalgic use of this item will make you feel your grandmother's love once more, let us go over the brilliance of this design.Lodge has made another product that will make your jaw drop. This is art folks! The Caribbean Blue pops...and trust me on this...it looks better in person.You will find yourself turning this pot different ways under a light and admiring the beautiful enamel finish. If you like cast iron, you might already be a collector and you really will want this in your home. The lid is just gorgeous.This dutch over is easy to clean and easy to use. The enamel makes it easy to prevent things from sticking. Medium to low heat is probably all you need on the stove top as this retains heat so well.Let me tell you partner, it can be the backbone for creating any meal. Use it as a skillet for browning meat. Make the best stew you ever had on of those gray wintery cold days. Slow roast a Boston butt pork roast lathered in BBQ rub with chopped onions, wee bit of water and a dash of liquid smoke for some pulled pork sandwiches that will make you swear you just recovered from a hangover the night before on Beal street.This hefty beauty does a fine job in the oven. The lid handle will not melt. Meatloaf and baked buffalo dip have already been tried in my home. We also roasted a glazed ham in this (lid off with a foil cover).Simply put, this dutch oven is a rock star in the kitchen. You will not be disappointed as when you buy Lodge you are buying quality that will last a lifetime.

Reviewer: Kelly L. Wolfe
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Why pay all the extra for Le cruiset when these are as good as they are? Love it.

Reviewer: Daniel Montaño Beckmann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Mucho más económica que la marca esa francesa y no le pide nada. Es buenísima, resistente, bonita. Ideal para hornear panes.

Reviewer: hanadi khalawi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: الماركة معروفه لكن لم اجربها للان

Reviewer: Sujita jose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The packing was super and quality is also great

Reviewer: Simranjeet Singh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: love it