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Budget enameled Dutch oven
- Good performance
- Durable
- Easy cleanup
- Value
- Heavy
- Enamel may stain, chip
Cook's Illustrated magazine conducts thorough testing of enameled Dutch ovens, preparing beef stew, french fries and white rice to compare performance across price categories. We also looked to owner reviews at Amazon.com to see how it performs over time.
Reviews compare the Lodge 6-Quart Enamel Dutch Oven to more expensive enameled Dutch ovens such as the Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Round Dutch Oven (*est. $260), finding that the Lodge Dutch Oven performs almost as well at a fraction of the price. Reviewers and owners praise the Dutch oven's durability and say the enameled surface allows for easy cleaning. They like the ability to go from stovetop to oven for long braises and stews. Compared to a similarly priced model, the Tramontina Dutch Oven (*est. $50), the Lodge Dutch Oven has larger handles and is more finely finished, according to owner reviewers.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Editors at Cook's Illustrated magazine agree that a Dutch oven is a kitchen necessity. They thoroughly test a variety of brands and price ranges of Dutch ovens, including the Lodge version. Performance of the less-expensive ovens is compared to that of Dutch ovens that cost four times as much.
Review: Dutch Ovens, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, Jan. 2007
2. Amazon.com
More than 70 reviews from owners of the Lodge Logic Dutch Oven give it glowing praise for its durability, style and performance. A few owners complain that the enamel stained, chipped or flaked off over time.
Review: Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Contributors to Amazon.com
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