Absolutely Gorgeous And Heavy Duty!
Spent hours searching for a nice Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Money wasn't an issue, my budget was up to $100... Was looking at 7qt dutch ovens, found several that caught my interest but the issue with those was rusting after first use, chipping, cosmetic issues and overall lack of quality. Also, color is everything, especially when you plan on using something for many years to come, some others had great reviews but basic and just drab color options.Long story short, decided to sacrifice 1/2 a quart and look for dutch ovens in the 6.5qt range. Came across this brand at less than half of what I was willing to spend, reviews were great and I loved this color option. It's kind of a darker orange, pumpkin orange to be exact, I like that it's not too flashy or vibrant, nobody wants cookware that looks like a road cone. The cast iron on this pot is very thick and so is the enamel, you can see it and feel it in your hands, . I like that it's heavy cause that means it's hefty and well made (weight approx 17lbs), should last 15+ years with proper care and storage, maybe even longer. Enamel will wear down with age but the thicker the enamel, the longer the pot or pan will last.Lastly, what makes this particular Dutch oven different from the other 80% on Amazon is the lid. The lid is flat, ribbed and has high edges around the outer rim... This is great for putting ice on top of the lid to quickly condensate the steam inside the dutch oven. There's quite a few recipes, especially for sourdough that calls for icing the top of your Dutch Oven. This also helps put moisture back into whatever your cooking, the little nubs on the inside of the lid collect moisture and it drips back down onto the food, so it basically recirculates moisture on its own, no manual basting is needed. Must add, the pot is more wide in circumference than tall, which I love cause I have more surface area inside the pot to braise meat for stews and soups. The handles are also wide and extended, can securely lift the pot when using large or thick oven gloves/mitts, safety is a huge plus when using large and heavy Dutch ovens.Will be recommending this purchase to all of my friends and family! Thinking about buying another one in a different color for myself!















































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