Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven – Oven Safe up to 500°F – Island Spice Red

This 6-Quart enamel Dutch oven is perfect for cooking, marinating, refrigerating, and freezing. The color porcelain enamel on cast iron can be used on gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. It is not recommended for outdoor grills or open flames, and should not be used in microwaves. The Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware is cast from molten iron in individual sand molds, with a porcelain surface that eliminates the need to season the cast iron. It has superior heat distribution and retention, with a tightly fitting lid that seals in moisture and reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking.

This Dutch oven has two layers of very hard, glossy porcelain enamel that are chip-resistant and easy to clean. The stainless steel lid knob is oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and the black rim on the pot is matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron. The hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food, and while it is dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve its original appearance. It is made in China and is a go-to Dutch oven that is a flawless pairing of form and function, perfect for preparing and serving memorable meals. It can be used to broil, braise, bake, or roast your favorite meals in the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

The porcelain enamel on cast iron is glass that becomes bonded to the cast iron at high temperatures, with a particulate of glass called frit that is applied to the cast iron and then baked at temperatures between 1200 and 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. This creates a bond that is heat tolerant and impervious to water and other consumables. The porcelain enameled interior has a smooth finish that minimizes sticking, promotes caramelization, and resists staining. While it is dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water and a nylon scrub brush is recommended to keep it in tip-top shape.

Lodge is a family-owned business that was founded in 1896 and is still owned by the Lodge family today. They are committed to environmental responsibility and community development, and their products are made with non-toxic, PFOA & PTFE free material.

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