Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 5-Quart Dutch Oven
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Web ID: 20475117Decent Dutch oven but prefer my stainless steel
I received this for free from Influenster for my honest review. I have always wanted a cast iron dutch oven and was thrilled to give this a try. This arrived and I noticed a slight chip in the lid, but it is tiny. It is heavy but not as heavy as my Lodge cast iron pan. This is also thinner cast iron than my Lodge. I washed it and then wiped it clean with a microfiber. I noticed the surface was a bit rough but then I put it on the burner and let it warm through and wiped it again. I let this heat up and then added a bit of oil to brown my beef bones to make stock. Everything stuck to the bottom and I had to scrape it off, I was a bit shocked since this was preseasoned. I was able to make a nice hearty beef stock. The lid does fit securely and allows for my stock to get warm and it did reduce down nicely. The pot handles are a bit small and can make it difficult to dump the contents of the broth into a strainer while the pan is screaming hot! I wasn't sure how to clean and dry the dutch oven. So I washed it and then put it on a burner with lid and it dried out, perfect! While I do enjoy trying this dutch oven, it is a bit much to clean and dry and I think I will use my stainless for stock next time. This is a bit small for making stock.
Customer review from influenster.com
I'm not used yet. But look not bad material
Cleaning easy. Heat retention fast. Seasoning good. Durability, I'm not sure, but they look not bad of material. But the top of them is tarnished.
Customer review from influenster.com
Everything we wanted it to be!
This cast iron Dutch oven felt like a quality product right out of the box. A smooth exterior, a good hefty weight to it and the lid features self-basting bumps (I had to look up the purpose, but it’s cool!) were all features of this Dutch oven. We had been wanting one for a while, and the fact that it was cast iron sold us even more. Our first attempt at using it was to cook a 4-5 lb. roasting chicken, which came out flawless and delicious. We followed the prep instructions (a little soap and water) and the “cleaning” instructions (just water) and can’t wait to use it again. The last picture shows what it looks like after one use at 400 degrees in the oven and it still looks great! A great product that makes me intrigued to try more from this brand!
Customer review from influenster.com
Great for Dutch oven or cooking
The full-size pot can make family-sized portions of stews, soups, even for baking bread in a pot Safe use in the oven: the high-quality pan is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to make delicious very easy dinners Easy to clean…since I’ve only really put olive oil and garlic in this crock, I take the garlic out to eat with dinner and let the oil inside 😎..
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Love it
Works good perfect size cleanings easy durability is good . heats up. Nice versatility is great. I just love it. I use it all the time. I’m gonna let all my friends and family know about it.
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Dutch oven
It arrived broken