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Lodge 7 5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven XL Red Enamel Dutch Oven Island Spice Red EC7D43
Last Updated: February 18, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Total Reviews
1000
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Usage
381cooking, cooks, cook, bread, oven
+98%
-2%
" ... Told me how well they have enjoyed cooking with it. ... "
" ... He cooks nearly every meal we eat from scratch. ... He has used this to make roast, soups, and stews. ... "
" ... From stew or a pot roast to artisanal bread, this is a great dutch oven. ... "
" ... Great Dutch Oven for the price. ... "
" ... Excellent Dutch Oven!!! ... "
" ... Great Dutch oven for the price ... "
" ... Can be used as a dutch oven for baking artisan breads. ... "
" ... I loved that it was big enough to fit enough food for a family of 4. ... I made chicken soup in this, everything was cooked to perfection. ... "
Cleaning
275easy to clean, oven, clean, cooking, dutch
+97%
-3%
" ... I purchased a 6 quart cast iron dutch oven in blue enamel. ... "
" ... The enamel coating makes it super easy to clean. ... "
" ... easy to clean up, only use wooden spoons and plastic on it. ... clean up with a sponge or after a good soaking. ... and lid and pot can go right in the oven no issues. ... "
" ... I have also used it for a beef roast in the oven. ... "
" ... This Dutch oven is awesome and I have a lot more recipies from my scouting days to try still. ... "
" ... I loved my enameled Dutch oven. ... "
" ... Can't go wrong with this dutch oven. ... "
" ... Saw this used on lots of cooking shows and wanted to try it. ... "
Build Quality
91enamel, cast iron, lodge, heavy, chipping
+63%
-37%
" ... It is sturdy and beautiful, but I am still getting used to how heavy it is. ... "
" ... So the ceramic cast iron is made in China. ... "
" ... I read some reviews about chipping enamel. ... I will definitely buy more pieces from Lodge. ... "
" ... Staub and Le Crookset are expensive but supposedly the multi-layer enamel is more durable and both companies honor their warranties. ... "
" ... Has held up well (no chips). ... "
" ... Remember to keep the rubber spacers when opening the box as they help with storage to prevent chips in the enamel. ... "
" ... This is a great quality product and durable. ... "
" ... This thing weighs a ton, it's solid, and looks terrific. ... "
Design
90beautiful, looks, blue, love the color, red
+98%
-2%
" ... Looks like a famous brand! ... "
" ... I have the red one, and it is beautiful. ... "
" ... I love my big blue beauty! ... "
" ... I liked the price, versatility, and color. ... "
" ... We also own a competing product by a more expensive brand in the same cream color. ... "
" ... After some research this one seemed like it would be the best one(plus I liked the color). ... "
" ... The finish is gorgeous, and it is one of the best, if not THE best piece of cooking gear we have. ... "
" ... It is a beautiful blue color outside. ... "
Heating
77food, heat distribution, evenly, heats evenly, heats
+99%
-1%
" ... Distributes heat so evenly. ... "
" ... FOOD TASTES BETTER THAN A REGULAR POT !!!! ... "
" ... I love this Dutch oven , it’s a little heavy, but easy to clean and even heat distribution! ... "
" ... She says it cooks better than a crock pot (putting the dutch oven in the oven) with its even heat. ... "
" ... It can withstand high heat. ... "
" ... No more "hotspots" and it browns and braises food beautifully. ... "
" ... I can now do what they do on the cooking shows - the only drawback is the weight but that's why it heats evenly ... "
" ... Heats evenly and cleans up beautifully. ... "
Price
75value, worth, worth every penny, pot, lodge
+97%
-3%
" ... Best price around! ... "
" ... The price is incredible in comparison. ... "
" ... Priced very affordably. ... "
" ... In the oven or on the stove top it can’t be beat for the price. ... "
" ... I am not a professional but it is worth the money ... "
" ... Very happy about this purchase and the price tag (much cheaper here than other online retailers.) ... "
" ... Better quality than more expensive competitors. ... "
" ... When I saw the high ratings on the Lodge in a Consumer Reports blog, I took the plunge for a fraction of the price. ... "
Size
61size, weight, lid, fits, rubber
+84%
-16%
" ... It's one heavy beast! ... "
" ... It the perfect size for me. ... "
" ... I love it -- it's bigger than the Le Creuset, rounded at the bottom, and I appreciate its size. ... "
" ... Holds heat well. ... "
" ... Nice size for casseroles and pork and saurkraut for smaller amount of people. ... "
" ... Heavy duty, and cute. ... "
" ... Lodge fits the bill at a great price-point. ... "
" ... Very heavy and sturdy. ... "
Ease of Use
39easy, super easy, clean, easy to use, use
+100%
" ... Just as great and easy to use as the more expensive brand! ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and very versatile. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean. ... "
" ... easy to clean up, only use wooden spoons and plastic on it. ... "
" ... Might be heavy but definitely is easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to clean,does an excellent job braising various meats, ... "
" ... While easy to clean, the weight of the item is easy to lift and move. ... "
Marketplace
31made in china, lodge, usa, says, picture
+65%
-35%
" ... I refer them to purchase it on Amazon! ... "
" ... I got this on Amazon day. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... It looks just like the pics. ... "
" ... Definitely recommend this seller and this item. ... "
" ... Amazon was kind enough to send me a second one at no cost and the second one has held up pretty good. ... "
" ... I compared this product and 2 others on Amazon and ultimately ended up going with this one based on reviews and pricing. ... "
" ... There is no false advertising here. ... But at least I bought a product from an American company that manufactures many other products here, so who would you rather support if you need this? ... "
Family
29daughter, bought, son, loves, large
+97%
-3%
" ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter. ... "
" ... I really like the size as I can use for just the 2 of us or when having a large dinner party. ... "
" ... I purchased 2, different sizes, for my son and he loves them. ... "
" ... Got this for my grandson and his new apartment. ... "
" ... This is a great investment for your kitchen. ... "
" ... The house smells delicious and my family is all smiles. ... "
" ... I got the large one although we're a small family -- I batch cook a lot. ... "
Product Reliability
21years ago, week, started, many years, hoping
+67%
-33%
" ... very happy after several months of use. ... "
" ... Love it, wish I had one years ago! ... "
" ... I have had my first one for over 5 years and sold it when I moved. ... Every manufacturer has rare issues that they replace. ... "
" ... Putting that aside, after a year of intense usage ... "
" ... The product itself seems fine. ... "
" ... I'm hoping this one will last longer than 4 years. ... "
" ... Have had it for 1 year and love it !!! ... "
" ... Then it is handy when I'm ready to use it - at least twice a week. ... "
Delivery
21box, made in china, broken, stamped, delivery
+71%
-29%
" ... It was packed nicely and arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... I was surprised when the package came and said "made in China." ... "
" ... I finally received it. ... "
" ... I ordered a replacement that came 2 days later and it’s perfect! ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... Wrapped it up nice!😁👍🏻 ... "
" ... Arrived fast and in immaculate condition! ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
Weight
18weight, duty, quite, iron, finish
+78%
-22%
" ... Heavy duty, and cute. ... "
" ... At 64, I need lighter weight pots. ... "
" ... Heavy and substantial feel. ... "
" ... I love this pot despite its weight. ... "
" ... Heavy and heavy duty ... "
" ... Package appropriately for its weight. ... "
" ... Very heavy duty. ... "
" ... It is pretty heavy in weight, but pretty easy to handle. ... "
Returns
15item, replacement, replace, refund, window
+20%
-80%
" ... They don't know how to ship. ... "
" ... Nothing in the item description indicates no returns, but once I opened and tried it, I went to site for return label and got a non-returnable message. ... "
" ... You can’t return this item or get your money back. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I would return it but I need it for our party. ... "
" ... Came chipped, will return ... "
" ... Since the return window is closed after a month of purchase, Amazon REFUSED to do replacement/exchange. ... "
" ... TOO HEAVY AND THEY REFUSED TO ALLOW A RETURN ON THIS ITEM BECAUSE IT CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE VENDOR ... "
Defective Delivery
9arrived, chipped, broken, products, damaged
+33%
-67%
" ... The boxes were intact but the handle was broken. ... "
" ... Product was broken in box. ... "
" ... The inside bottom cracked and chipped. ... "
" ... Box was damaged when opened going to return it as soon as I have time after holidays . ... "
" ... The 1st one I received, the enamel was chipped on the sides and one of the handel was cracked. ... "
" ... my products paint was terribly chipped . ... "
Product As Described
8described, like, exactly, color, arrived
+100%
" ... The color is tre to the picture. ... "
" ... “Lagoon” is more like military green than the rich emerald that is shown in the picture . ... "
" ... Just as described !!!! ... "
" ... Came exactly as described. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... It looks just like the pics. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
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