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Lodge Color Enamel Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue | 
| Brand: Lodge
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $77.50
Buy New: $47.95
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New (17) Used (2) from $47.95
Seller: Reds Gear
Country: CHINA
Color: Caribbean Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: 6Qt
Size: 6Qt
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14.3
Dimensions (in): 14 x 7 x 12
MPN: EC6D33
Model: EC6D33
UPC: 075536462332
EAN: 0844819007924
ASIN: B000N4WN08
Release Date: July 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | 6-quart Dutch oven made of cast iron with chip-resistant porcelain-enamel finish | | | Cast-iron loop side handles for a safe, secure grip when transporting | | | Self-basting cover with handle traps in heat, moisture, and nutrients | | | Hand wash; wood or silicone utensils recommended; oven-safe to 400 degrees F | | | Measures 10-3/4 inches in diameter by 4-1/2 inches deep; limited lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
Lodge EC6D33 Caribbean Blue 6 Quart Dutch OvenLodge EC6D33 Caribbean Blue 6 Quart Dutch Oven Features:; Dutch oven; Porcelain surface eliminates the need to season; Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture; Superior heat distribution and retention; Two layers of porcelain enamel are chip resistant; Caribbean blue; 6 quarts
Amazon.com Review
Lodge Color is one of the newest lines from this respected American cast-iron cookware company. Traditionally shaped and more affordable than some European brands, Lodge Color enameled cast-iron is just as durable, requires no seasoning, and attractively serves at the table. Lodge infuses this 6-quart Dutch oven with two coats of hard-as-nails porcelain enamel, in a choice of several bright colors that are gradated (dark to light) on the exterior, and which are nicely set off by a cream interior. Embellished with concentric circles and a black knob, the lid, which also fits the Lodge Color 11-inch skillet, is oven-safe to 400 degrees F, so you can start a stew or casserole on the stovetop and finish by baking it in the oven. The 6-quart Dutch oven measures 10-3/4 inches in diameter by 4-1/2 inches deep. Lodge enameled cast iron makes a smart choice due to its versatility--you can marinate raw meats in it, since it won't absorb odors or flavors, and you can braise, saute, simmer, and bake in it as well. Made in China to Lodge's meticulous specifications, each cookware item is first clad in matte black enamel before the color is added. The black rim that shows on the oven is actually the scratch-resistant matte enamel, not the raw cast iron. Though the Dutch oven is dishwasher-safe, washing by hand is recommended to best preserve the glossy finish. Look also for the pricier Lodge Enamel series, with its unique L-shaped lid knob, in a different set of colors and sizes to suit any kitchen. All Lodge enameled ware is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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| Customer Reviews:
 Tight Lid July 29, 2010
Michael Specian (Baltimore, MD)
I'm not a master chef, but the pot seems great. It's heavy, cleans easily as long as you don't burn the heck out of the bottom. The lid seems tight-fitting.
I absolutely love me dutch oven! July 15, 2010
DebraJ
I love every thing about this dutch oven from the color to the way it makes pot roast with veggies. I cook all the time, but this pot made the best pot roast I have ever tasted. The other plus is that it is so attractive that it sits on my cook top so I can show it off!!!! You will love it as much as I do. Debra
 Not the quality promised by Manufacturer July 10, 2010
Eric Pruss (Atlanta, GA USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have long been one of those people who says "you get what you pay for" and this is another one of those situations...
Having been a gourmet cook for over 30 years, I have used Le Creuset cookware, both new and decades old and have always been quite impressed.
When I needed a medium sized enameled cast iron Cocotte (marketed as a "French Oven" by Le Creuset outside of France, though more often called a Dutch Oven by laymen in US and Casserole Dish in UK - not to be confused with a true Casserole), I immediately thought Le Creuset, and searched for such on Amazon.
It was in my search for a Le Creuset "French Oven" that I discovered the Lodge Color Enameled cast-iron Dutch Oven. Having been very pleased with other Lodge cast iron cookware, which is exposed cast iron and thus needs to be properly seasoned and handled else it will rust, I was confident in the quality of the cast-iron core, but was a little hesitant about the enamel, considering the much lower price (note that multiple layer enameling is a VERY time consuming, and thus expensive, process. However, I figured at $55, if the quality was sub-par, I could return it (I am a Prime member), and get the Le Creuset 7 1/4QT "French Oven."
So, here is my experience with the Lodge Color Enamel Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven in Caribbean Blue...
Out of the box, it seemed perfectly fine. The brief 4-page "manual" was clear and strait forward. It plainly and definitively states at the bottom of the "Let's cook" section: "There's no exposed cast iron, even the matte black surfaces are porcelain. No seasoning required." Despite the bad grammar, I took this for face value and started to make my favourite meat dish, Beouf Bourgenon (Beef Burgundy), which I slow cook the first stage (Ventréche, aka French-style Pancetta, compare to Bacon and boneless beef chuck, cubed) for 24 hours at very low heat (just enough to make the Cocotte hot enough to cook, but not enough to burn your hands unless you try to pick it up and hold it for 30 seconds or so. It was at this stage, that I started to notice some rust stains on the pot portion along one side. Closer inspection showed me the rust was likely coming from the lid, as the rust was only in one area and seemed to be much heavier on the "matte black" portion of the lid rim along one side, but not the other side. I used a little vegetable oil in an effort to stop the rusting, but without being able to bring the temp up significantly to properly season the exposed cast iron, this was to be a fairly futile effort. Besides, the damage was done... The white enameled interior had rust stains that only a powdered oxygenated cleaner (such as oxyclean) might be able to remove. Interestingly, the "manual" states in the "after the food is gone" section that "Oxi-Clean" [SIC] can be used for stains. Hmmmmm...
I have decided that with the Ladge Color Dutch Oven having a rust issue on day one, literally, the lifetime warranty is not worth it. I would just likely find myself either paying more in the long run with returns or discarding the pot and getting a Le Creuset later. No, I have decided that my mantra of "you get what you pay for" applies here, so am returning the Lodge Color Enamel Cast-Iron Dutch Oven and purchasing what I initially set out to and should have in the first place, a Le Creuset 7 1/4QT French Oven. It will be about 13% larger than I need, and about five times more expensive, but bigger is perfectly fine and I know from decades of experience that the extra cost goes into extra quality and what I know positively to be a lifetime product (would never feel I need the warranty with Le Creuset.
Perfect!!!! July 8, 2010
Magaly D. B. Lopez
This cast iron is perfect. I've been using it almost every day. I cook every thing in it. I truly recommend it.
Love it! July 5, 2010
C Dee (SANTA MARIA, CA, US)
I Originally ordered this as a wedding gift, but had it shipped to me rather than the bride as I wanted to check it out. I have been looking for this very thing for several years now, but have not wanted to pay the high price for the more popular brands. As soon as I examined it, I ordered one for myself. It's terrific! I braise & saute a lot and this pot heats evenly, does well in the oven, and cleans up beautifully. It also looks great on the stove as it's pretty heavy to be moving around after every use. The free shipping was an added bonus b/c the thing weighs about 16 pounds. Thank you, Lodge, for producing such a durable, attractive product (& testing it to be sure it contained no toxins, as it was made in China).
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