Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid - Blue

Enhance your culinary collection with the Lodge EC6D33 6 qt. Caribbean blue enameled cast iron Dutch oven, blending the advantages of cast iron with the beauty of porcelain enamel. Since 1896, Lodge has a rich history of unparalleled dedication to quality and technology in creating cookware.

This particular piece is perfect for preparing soups, stews, casseroles, and cobblers, with superior heat retention and even heating. The vibrant enamel surface is resistant to acidic and alkaline foods, making it suitable for a wide range of cooking tasks. This Dutch oven is compatible with induction, ceramic, electric, and gas cooktops, as well as oven use up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, it can handle colder temperatures for marinating or refrigerating foods.

Like traditional cast iron cookware, porcelain enameled cookware starts with the traditional casting process. However, after this initial step, a glass particulate called "frit" is applied, and the cookware is baked in ovens between 1200 and 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. This process transforms the frit into a smooth porcelain surface that is bonded to the iron, resulting in no exposed cast iron on the finished product.

The Lodge EC6D33 Dutch oven features a vibrant Caribbean blue exterior and a glossy white interior. Its overall dimensions are length: 13 1/2", width: 10 3/4", height: 7 1/4", and weight: 16 lb., with a capacity of 6 qt.

Lodge Color is one of the newest lines from this respected American cast-iron cookware company. Traditionally shaped and more affordable than some European brands, Lodge Color enameled cast-iron is just as durable, requires no seasoning, and can be attractively served at the table. This 6-quart Dutch oven is infused with two coats of hard-as-nails porcelain enamel, in a choice of several bright colors that are gradated (dark to light) on the exterior, nicely complemented by a cream interior. Embellished with concentric circles and a black knob, the lid, which also fits the Lodge Color 11-inch skillet, is oven-safe to 400 degrees F, allowing you to start a stew or casserole on the stovetop and finish it in the oven.

Lodge enameled cast iron offers versatility, as you can marinate raw meats in it without absorbing odors or flavors, and you can braise, sauté, simmer, and bake in it as well. Made in China to Lodge's meticulous specifications, each cookware item is first clad in matte black enamel before the color is added. The black rim that shows on the oven is the scratch-resistant matte enamel, not the raw cast iron. While the Dutch oven is dishwasher-safe, hand washing with warm soapy water and a nylon scrub brush is recommended to preserve the glossy finish.

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