Buy Emeril by All-Clad E9645264 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 6-Quart Cast

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This dutch oven was given to me as a gift. I am your typical engineer who loves the process of cooking.

The pro's of this cast iron dutch oven.

1. It is nice and heavy which means even heating and heat retention. I am very happy with how even it holds heat when I am browning meat. It does not loose a lot of heat when you put meat in it to brown.

2. Side Handles are large enough even for big hands.

3. Pre-seasoned which is nice but is no big deal. Can easily be done and I would not use that as a criteria to not buy a superior product.

4. Price was reasonable. $49 at bed bath beyond and it was $40 with coupon.

5. Lids fits well.

6. 6 quarts is a good size. I can cook a whole chicken in this thing along with all the fixens.

Now the cons.

1. Lid handle is attached with one small screw. It feels like some porcelain and the screw can loosen and the lid can spin on the handle. Makes me worry that the lid will fall off or the screw will break. If you hands are wet the handle can be slippery.

2. Made in China. This is a concern of mine because the Chinese have had so many problems with making products with hazardous materials. I am not saying it is made out of something hazardous but it is a concern when your cooking for you family. I am disappointed that Emeril seems to go overseas for all of his production.

3. Update. After two weeks the porcelain lid handle is chipping. I have personally hand washed and babied this dutch oven and am very disappointed in this. I may return it and get a LodgeLogic dutch oven. I have a gift receipt.

I have lowered my rating from 3 stars to two because of the chipped lid handle.

All in all I am happy with the product and the only real negative is the handle. If I would have bought a dutch oven myself I would have bought a lodgelogic product because the handle is cast iron and they are made in America. Cost is about the same or a little more.

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I got this for Christmas so I haven't used it a ton. I will say you need to take time to season it. It says it's season, but from what I hear and have read ALL cast iron really needs to be seasoned when you get it. It's a very easy process but a bit time consuming. I just looked it up on google to see how to season it. Very simple and I've loved cooking with it. HEADS UP on ONE problem the lid knob gets very hot and you need to use a hot pad to remove it. I almost burnt my hand the first time as didn't realize that part would get so hot!

For the price, I think you'll be pleased.

Another note, many have complained about the heaviness of the pot let me just say my opinion. It's cast iron and will be heavy. However, I am not having any problem lifting it!

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I needed a new pot to cook chili and this one is fantastic. The chili was the best I made yet...Family raved. Can't wait to try the stew in the pot.

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I like this cast iron dutch oven. Have used it once now to cook a large chuck roast and vegetables. Turned out very good. Actually replaced my last crock pot with this dutch oven. I think I'll like it better.

The latest crockpots simply don't adjust the heat like I want any more. Now I can do the slow cooking in the oven with better results.

It's a good product. Supposed to be pre-seasoned and I used it that way. Did wipe it with a little olive oil after the first use. Like I do with my other cast iron ware after every use.

It is heavy. Would not want one much bigger and/or heavier.

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I have always loved using a Dutch Oven. This was a perfect choice especially when making stews or soups. Just keep it seasoned and it works perfect.