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Customer Reviews of Lodge Original Finish 7-Quart Dutch Oven with Iron Cover
Customer Rating:  Summary: If ya dont have one ya gotta get one Comment: Properly seasoned cast iron is most definatly my favorite cookware. But I do have an enameled cast iron dutch oven that I use in my oven and stovetop at home, that is also a must have in my opinion. The enamel is not bothered by tomato sauces etc with lots of acid as even the best seasoned piece of cast iron. All of my cast iron looks like I have been cooking on it for 50 years and is as nonstick as can be and slick as glass. But on occasion I still need just a little more than hot water and a brush to clean up. Go ahead and use a mild dishwashing detergent. I have been doing it for years with no damage to my seasoned finish or residual soap taste. Dont soak it or anything, just quickly wash it and rinse it and you will have no problem. I know many folks that will not agree with me, but I know for a fact an occasional quick washing with dishwashing detergent will not hurt a thing. After all, do you really think any health department would be real happy with any restraunt that used cast iron and didnt wash it with soap? The no soap rule is a hold over from when soaps were lye based. And believe me Lye soap WILL eat the seasoning from your cast iron, but modern dishwashing detergent wont hurt a thing if you dont soak, but just quickly wash and rinse. Cast iron should be in every kitchen and Lodge makes some of the best I have ever used. Customer Rating: Summary: This Dutch Oven Does It All Comment: If I had to only pick one kitchen pot or pan to use at home or camping or anything...I would choose the Lodge 7 quart Dutch oven with iron cover. With it you can fry, deep fry, braise, roast, bake (camping or in a kitchen emergency), stew, "soup", or anything short of creme brulee. The key to good cast iron cooking is a samll learning curve on how to cook on it and keeping the cast iron seasoned. Once you discipline yourself and keep your cast iron seasoned after every use, your cooking will be easier and it will last 100's of years. The seasoned surface is very close to non stick and keeps getting better, not worse like Teflon. The best analogy is that seansoned cast iron is close to Teflon that is half way through it's usable service period. You need a little oil to keep it non stick. 50% of my cooking is in this dutch oven. 40% of my cooking is in a 3.5 quart stainless steel pot. 5% is in a 12 inch Lodge cast iron skillet (the 7 quart Dutch oven lid fits the 12 inch skillet) 5% is in teflon, especially when I brown salmon skins...they stick to cast iron. Customer Rating: Summary: High quality low price Comment: I got this dutch oven at a clearance price and would have been happy with it even if I had to pay full price. You need to follow the seasoning and washing instructions carefully. very happy Customer Rating: Summary: Review - 7 Qt Dutch Oven Comment: I purchased this because I needed a larger iron dutch oven. I like to do large briskets and rump roasts, and the size of this one is great! You can't beat doing roasts in iron pots! They come out so moist and tender! The extra care you need to give it regarding conditioning and no-soap washing, is well worth the benefits! Very prompt shipping! Customer Rating: Summary: Great Product Comment: After hearing of all the evils of teflon, I decided to switch to cast iron cookware. I did my research and discovered Lodge products, that are inexpencive and excellently made. If you are thinking of switching to cast iron , go for it, but keep in mind it is more troublsome to maintain than other cookware. More Reviews The original slow cooker, provides even heat distribution for best cooking results; included self-basting lid adds nutrition and flavor to food. Durable and easy to clean. 
Choosing Appliance -> Fridge / Freezers A large number of freezers have eliminated defrosting by continually circulating the air inside the freezer compartment, thus avoiding frost build-up -- a feature well worth paying a little extra for. Choosing Appliance -> Spatulas Buy a sturdy stainless spatula for general uses and a Teflon spatula for your non-stick pan. In addition, buy a silicon baking spatula for scraping bowls. Silicon is an amazing substance which is heat resistant up to 550 degrees. Lodge Original Finish 7-Quart Dutch Oven with Iron Cover
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