Lodge L Series E6D50 Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Apple Green Reviews

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I have always wanted a cast iron enameled dutch oven but as with many people could not justify the price of the leading French brand (even at the outlet!) I carefully researched this product & others for several months, and after much pondering, decided to order this from Amazon (try and find it at a lower price with FREE shipping, it is just NOT possible)

I have been using this for a month now & decided that I should post a review for all those other folks trying to decide if the cheaper one is "just as good" My simple answer is "YES!!!"...... I have used this for EVERY crockpot/slow cooker recipe & it has performed MUCH better than any electric slow cooker that I have ever owned! So good, that I have gotten rid of my electric slow cooker forever, this is soo much more versatile. Good cooking is all about having the right tool, well this one has been missing from my kitchen until now. I have cooked roasts, BBQ, soups, chili etc it all comes out perfect EVERY time! I have even used for making really sticky things, like rice crispy treats, easiest cleanup ever.

I will go over a few key points.....

-follow the directions for use, someone took the time to write them, let's respect the author

-yes it does take a little while to heat up BUT it retains that temp for hours & quite consistently

-let it cool completely before washing & HAND wash it, yes it is heavy but clean up really is a breeze. Soak in some warm soapy water & voila!

-you can use this stove top or oven

-beautiful handle on top is VERY functional & easy to grip

-side handle are wide & easy to grip as well

-maybe only "complaint" would be MAKE more colors to compete with the"other brand"

If you are "on the fence" about buying a "cheaper" enameled cast iron dutch oven, don't hesitate ANY longer, get this one & you won't be disappointed!

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Have run into the same problems others have. Cooked with it only three times before enamel started coming off. Was very careful in handleing and cleaning but the enamel is chipping already. Go with le creuset or others.

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No I can't afford the expensive dutch oven I might have wanted. That's true.

However I could afford this for my birthday last year. It's now over 8 months later. I've used this wonderful thing several times.

I've confronted it with gentle care and accidental neglect. It's held up to all my use admirably.

First of all... the color is pretty true to the picture. It's beautiful. A mix of lime-green and olive-green to create, apparently, a bright, glorious apple-green color.

Mine arrived with a few minor flaws which I documented with photos in case it got worse over time. These were essentially cosmetic but could be potential weak spots for chipping later.

This thing is heavy as all quality dutch ovens are going to be... but I can lift it adequately, even filled with many pounds of meat and vegetables.

I find this bakes things beautifully. For whatever reason there is a bit of sticking when I use it on my stove top, I always use it on the correct heat settings but I do cook with less oil than the average cook probably does. It has never once caused an issue though.

I love how easily it goes from stove to oven. I love how huge it is. It holds a lot of food. The lid is snug and secure. The handle I thought was beautiful but was nervous about how it would be to hold such a curvy thin handle. I found it to be surprisingly comfortable. Only once when I was in a rush was it even mildly difficult to hold.

This is a really great product and I'd recommend it to anyone. I did a lot of reviewing and extensive product comparison before I purchased this Lodge L Series Enamel 6 Qt Dutch Oven and I found that this had the best ratio of price, enamel layers, quality workmanship and customer service. I did write Lodge before I ordered this and all of my questions were answered. I read through the Care Info before using this and I'm glad I did. I now only use wooden and soft silicon utensils with this and do not scratch it. This precious thing is washed and dried lovingly by hand and is a lovely bright bit of Green on my shelf. I have to say... if I had a million dollars I might just buy Lodge again.

Before I purchased this, when contacting customer service, I discussed a review about a customer having issues returning a faulty or damaged Lodge product that was purchased from Amazon.com and they assured me that they were VERY willing and able to accept those kinds of returns if there was an issue. I feel confident that if I had a problem, Lodge would do what it takes to make sure I'm satisfied.

If you want this product to last and last... take care of it because your children could easily be using this dutch oven long after you're gone from this Earth.

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I am not going to go into detail of all the pros and cons of this pan. I think they are well listed by the other reviewers however, if you are looking for this pan and wondering why the price has jumped drastically, it is because Lodge has temporarily discontinued the "L" Series (enameled cast iron) and the "Signature" Series (cast iron with stainless accents). You will not find these again till they re-introduce them with new look and design tentatively late 2013. So if you love the signature series buy them while you can or wait till they come back. I personally dont recommend the "L" series over the "Color" series which is not being discontinued but if you really wanted an "L" series get it while you can. (EXCEPTION: the apple pots are not being discontinued)

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I'm so disappointed in this dutch oven. I received it as a wedding gift, love the green color, and use it about once a week. Despite my careful care (handwash only), after two years it has several one inch chips to the outside green enamel on the bottom. This was usable (despite the fact it was starting to rust) until a one inch piece of enamel chipped off on the inside cooking surface with flaking edges. This dutch oven isn't even that much of a bargain at over $100 dollars. Spend a little more and buy a better pot, this one will not last.