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Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven 6 Qt Sandalwood

Last Updated: November 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
16
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78
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Review Analysis - 904 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Food
 415
oven, bread, cook, cooking, baking
+92%
-8%
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" ...  It has been fantastic for my lady to make homemade fresh sourdough bread.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s easy to clean, cooks evenly and looks nice on top of the stove.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes perfect bread and its great for searing meat for stew. ... Also great for chili.  ...  "
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" ...  LODGE never disappoints me, great for the dish you'd put in a foil pan and cover for the oven, excellent for oven or over gas, we love it!  ...  "
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" ...  Items come out cooked evenly.  ...  "
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" ...  I cooked Lima beans on 250 degrees in the oven then reheated on the stove top.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this Dutch oven. ... It really cooks your food well.  ...  "
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" ...  Made stew, a huge pot pie, soup, this can be used on stove and in oven.  ...  "
Cleaning
 199
clean, cleans, pot, cooks, enamel
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Great material, easy to clean  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and looks great too  ...  "
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" ...  We’ve never had any issues with burning, color fading or difficulty cleaning (and I have for sure burned meat in this pot plenty of times!  ...  "
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" ...  Meanwhile there are many dinners to be made with my new enamel pot that is a dream to clean. ... Wonderful to cook in, easy to clean and it looks so nice in my kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  This porcelain pot is very easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  I will say, the interior and exterior of this particular Dutch Oven are very easy to clean and it has no issues with for items getting stuck to the bottom while cooking.  ...  "
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" ...  At a fraction of the cost, this Lodge product has all the superior qualities of the Le Creuset, excellent heat distribution and easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Afterwards it cleaned like a dream.  ...  "
Body
 188
lid, pot, chipped, beautiful, heavy
+65%
-35%
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" ...  It's got a nice weight too it too.  ...  "
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" ...  It was beautiful.  ...  "
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" ...  Although it distributes the heat evenly, the coated material used is easy to peel.  ...  "
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" ...  Robust and sturdy, heavy.  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right size, beautiful blue, ... looks like it came from a Master chef kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  Enamel is holding well.  ...  "
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" ...  It's perfect for smaller dishes and does it all!  ...  "
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" ...  They are great for protecting the edges from the lid when you store it.  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 106
pot, lid, chipped, chipping, cast iron
+42%
-58%
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" ...  NO NOT BUY, because it is not returnable even it came chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of damage and chips on the product.  ...  "
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" ...  However this one is chipping the enamel in several places and I am not happy.  ...  "
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" ...  However, the ENAMEL on the interior was damaged and on the lid it was completely gone down to bare metal and flaking at the edges.  ...  "
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" ...  Enamel paint (Indigo) was missing in a spot on the exterior, near the top rim,. ... Plus the ceramic edges (where no base or enamel) are rough—of both the oven and the lid. ... And I would have thought the manufacturer would have smoothed the rough ceramic edges.  ...  "
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" ...  Some of the cast iron was also chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Only used it twice and it bubbled up and cracked  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived in its original brown box it was not sturdy to hold heavy weight pot and packaging was damaged by times it was delivered!  ...  "
Marketplace
 100
arrived, made in china, lodge, box, amazon
+31%
-69%
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" ...  Box states "made in China"  ...  "
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" ...  If we could return it, we would.  ...  "
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" ...  Item not eligible for Amazon return.  ...  "
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" ...  One star only because it is made in China.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm probably should return it, but at this point it's not worth the effort.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheap, made in China!, Amazon is misleading the customers.  ...  "
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" ...  Listing was misleading - ordered the “Lagoon” which appeared to be a greenish color from pictures.  ...  "
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" ...  Why is this not returnable? ... It weighs a ton and came damaged?  ...  "
Usage
 97
gift, daughter, family, easy, christmas
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Well I was told it was great it was a gift for my grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  It would make a great gift that you could expect to have in your kitchen for a lifetime with proper care.  ...  "
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" ...  I recently purchased this one for a family member as a new house warming gift.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for family of 4 and leftovers for next day.  ...  "
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" ...  Wife got this for her Birthday.  ...  "
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" ...  My son loved this gift  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect gift for my grandmother for Christmas!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife, and it brought the magic back to our marriage.  ...  "
Color
 87
blue, beautiful, love the color, red, lodge
+92%
-8%
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" ...  not a nick or mark on it and the red color is so pretty.  ...  "
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" ...  I changed colors in my kitchen and gave my red one to my best friend  ...  "
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" ...  Absolutely love this product - not only does the quality live up to the Lodge brand but the red color is a beautiful addition to any kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the color too.  ...  "
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" ...  The color is vibrant orange!  ...  "
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" ...  Colour is pretty  ...  "
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" ...  I love The size and color of this pot.  ...  "
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" ...  The color is so gorgeous even my husband can come and cook out of it!!!!!  ...  "
Heating
 83
food, heat distribution, evenly, pot, oven
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Heat distribution seems quite event.  ...  "
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" ...  Great heat distribution.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very easy to clean, I use it for soups and chilis, it keeps heat very well.  ...  "
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" ...  I am well pleased with the cooking performance (even heating, easy to clean, etc).  ...  "
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" ...  Use less heat in oven and cooktop to do the same job my other pots and casseroles couldn’t do.  ...  "
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" ...  This holds its heat very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Heat retention is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  Heats evenly, holds the heat, and goes from stovetop to oven.  ...  "
Body / Design
 57
looks, looks like, enamel, stove, print
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Fit and finish is spot on.  ...  "
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" ...  The red color and the knob are so nice.  ...  "
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" ...  You must read all the smaller print.  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right size, beautiful blue, ... looks like it came from a Master chef kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  nice finish, lid knob, very good looking.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus it looks beautiful sitting on the stove  ...  "
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" ...  It’s beautiful too.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to clean and looks beautiful sitting in my cabinet.  ...  "
Usage / Ease
 51
easy, versatile, clean, super, easy to use
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Easy to clean and the quality is good  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to clean with just soap and a sponge.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and pretty to boot!  ...  "
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" ...  It really is easy to clean if you follow the instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean heating was even whole way through!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple to use and versatile!  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to clean and is nonstick.  ...  "
Price
 51
worth, value, lodge, le creuset, fraction
+88%
-12%
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" ...  The price to value cannot be beat.  ...  "
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" ...  Best price and can take any abuse!  ...  "
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" ...  Given the price and performance you can’t go wrong.  ...  "
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" ...  Yes the price may scare some, but it is totally worth it!  ...  "
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" ...  Very reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome pot for the money  ...  "
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" ...  If you can’t afford a Le Creuset than this is as good substitute, but for a lot less money. ... Excellent value for the money  ...  "
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" ...  As good as the pricey brands at a fraction of the cost  ...  "
Reliability
 38
months, last, ago, new one, chipping
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Should last years.  ...  "
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" ...  came in time, until now it’s working really good.  ...  "
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" ...  Have had no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve been looking for months & decided to go with this one & im so glad I did!  ...  "
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" ...  So far the product was working great.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had no issues with chipping or anything, and have had it for nearly two years now.  ...  "
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" ...  Second purchase, first lasted 10 years with serious abuse.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used this pot for 2 months now and I'm very pleased with it.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 36
replacement, returned, lodge, returning, sent
+11%
-89%
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" ...  I didn't know I couldn't return and now I'm stuck with a pot that will not last.  ...  "
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" ...  I was skeptical about this product and thought about returning it for something more reputable, but unfortunately it cannot be returned — seems like something that should be highly visible on the page.  ...  "
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" ...  If we could return it, we would.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon says that I cannot return it and I got it a couple of hours ago 😡  ...  "
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" ...  Considering returning it  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon: Sorry this product cannot be returned/replaced. ... I would still like the company and would like a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  if it wasn't such a pain in the butt I would send it back  ...  "
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" ...  We received this item in a damaged condition and now we can't return it.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 33
amazon, lodge, thank, picture, company
+45%
-55%
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" ...  I cancelled this item before it was shipped but received it anyway.  ...  "
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" ...   Worst product i ever bought on Prime.  ...  "
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" ...  Listing was misleading - ordered the “Lagoon” which appeared to be a greenish color from pictures.  ...  "
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" ...  Emailed company and no response.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheap, made in China!, Amazon is misleading the customers.  ...  "
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" ...  Very disappointed to find out it was made in China.  ...  "
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" ...  Made in China  ...  "
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" ...  It comes in its original yellow box whereas the one from Amz.  ...  "
Body / Size
 31
size, perfect size, weight, versatile, smaller
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Great size for smaller households.  ...  "
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" ...  Versatile size for small roasts, pasta, stews, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Not too heavy actually and nice to handle  ...  "
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" ...  This is the perfect size for me.  ...  "
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" ...  It's got a nice weight too it too.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a small dent on enamel now, but still works great  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right size, beautiful blue,  ...  "
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" ...  It's quite heavy duty and more versatile than I'll probably ever utilize it for.  ...  "
Usage / As Gift
 28
daughter, christmas, wife, gifts, niece
+100%
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" ...  Bought this as a gift for my mom and before I bought it I read a bunch of reviews that the product arrived chipped or it had chipped after washing it.  ...  "
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" ...  Wife got this for her Birthday.  ...  "
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" ...  On the other hand, the entire Le Creuset line is fabulously expensive (mine was a gift.)  ...  "
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" ...  I will buy another two for gifts!  ...  "
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" ...  It was a gift and my daughter loves it  ...  "
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" ...  Well I was told it was great it was a gift for my grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a gift for my daughter.  ...  "
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" ...  Both were gifts!!  ...  "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
 27
arrived, chipped, enamel, defective, chips
+15%
-85%
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" ...  Product arrived damaged.  ...  "
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" ...  They sent me a replacement and it arrived damaged.  ...  "
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" ...  It was not chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Just opened the box and the lid is chipped all the way around.  ...  "
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" ...  We received this item in a damaged condition and now we can't return it.  ...  "
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" ...  I dislike when it arrived a piece of ceramic cracked in the box.  ...  "
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" ...  I opened the box and found a chip in the lid. ... I waited longer than usual for this and it is damaged.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, upon its arrival, I failed to notice a defect in the enamel on the inside bottom.  ...  "
Body / Storage
 26
food, enamel, dishwasher, quart, lodge
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Tight fitting lid great for making dumplings.  ...  "
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" ...  Keep the lid/body spacers you'll want to have them handy when you are done, put them back on for storage to avoid damage to enamel surfaces.  ...  "
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" ...  I take care of them, I don't put them in the dishwasher, which is what causes the enamel to crack, I store them carefully, though I guess not too carefully as they are stacked together, and I don't wash them when they are still hot, but I don't let the food sit in them for extended periods either. ... It has a little more room than the 3 quart, making it perfect for two people. ... I make enough food for four people comfortably, five or six depending on portions.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of room!  ...  "
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" ...  One of my favorite kitchen items!!!  ...  "
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" ...  Size is great for making stews and large batches of Tetrazzini, everything fits.  ...  "
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" ...  I fit two larger chuck roast in it with lots of veggies.  ...  "
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" ...  The lid interior is smooth, no condensation points.  ...  "
Marketplace / Delivery
 24
box, perfect condition, packaged, made in china, lid
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I was surprised that the box it arrived in said "made in China" I really thought they made all their stuff in Tennessee!  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived safely, no chips or anything from shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  Very well packaged.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived in perfect condition and was well packaged.  ...  "
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" ...  Box, paperwork and product all states .  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased used and it was in pristine condition!  ...  "
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" ...  This is the second one I ordered.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I ordered, arrived as expected, seems intact and unchipped, and so far is performing as promised.  ...  "
Body / Fit
 22
fit, pot, rubber, holds heat, fit and finish
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Tight fitting lid great for making dumplings.  ...  "
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" ...  Lodge brand is one of top brands for performance, fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Shape is much better than the round seems to fit a lot more in it  ...  "
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" ...  Finally, we decided to go "cheaper" since we kept holding off.  ...  "
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" ...  Lid fits well.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on my flattop and holds heat well.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds the heat so well.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is a beast and holds heat forever.  ...  "
Usage / Capacity
 14
kitchen, size, warming, gift, addition
+100%
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" ...  A great buy for my kitchen  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great addition to any kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for family of 4 and leftovers for next day.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of room!  ...  "
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" ...  I recently purchased this one for a family member as a new house warming gift.  ...  "
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" ...  This will be a family heirloom.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the perfect size for our small family.  ...  "
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" ...  I think that it would easily serve a family of 6.  ...  "
Body / Weight
 9
weight, also, size, nice, little heavy
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Weight 13 lbs.  ...  "
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" ...  It's got a nice weight too it too.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a nice heavy weight ITEM.  ...  "
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" ...  Hefty weight and well made.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the size and weight.  ...  "
Usage / For Kids
 7
use, one, family, christmas, children
+100%
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" ...  I use it constantly and my daughter has already claimed it as hers to inherit.  ...  "
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" ...  It may not be a “family heirloom” I give my children, but it helps create wonderful meals we enjoy together.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my daughter.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this when we are eating with my brother and his children, or we are having several couples over and want left overs.  ...  "
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" ...  Ordered one for myself then purchased 2nd one for my daughter for Christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  Great size for our family now that 4 of our 6 kids are grown.  ...  "
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" ...  Gave it to my daughter for Christmas.  ...  "
Marketplace / Product As Described
 6
color, pictures, looks, like, advertised
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Not a big deal to me, but the picture should show the true color that it is.  ...  "
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" ...  Perform as advertised  ...  "
Wash
 5
washing, hand, enamel, sink, bottom
+20%
-80%
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" ...  Always hand washing, never using a rough scrub to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Enamel on the bottom came off after one wash. All I did wash it with soap and brush.  ...  "
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" ...  It also arrived with a horrible smell which I tried to wash off but only made worse after washing, so I assume it was also associated with the rust.  ...  "
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" ...  However, as I was washing this one after the first use, I discovered 15-20 tiny cracks in the enamel all the way to bare metal around the bottom of the pan.  ...  "
Marketplace / Packing
 5
packed, box
+20%
-80%
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" ...  The packaging was minimal at best, so certainly couldn't take any abusive handling.  ...  "
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" ...  The packaging was the worst.  ...  "
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" ...  The original box had damage but there was no additional shipping packaging used.  ...  "
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" ...  the packaging box is thin.  ...  "
Dry
 5
pot, cast iron, wash, soak, lid
+80%
-20%
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" ...  It heats quickly and holds the heat, because it is cast iron, but with an overnight soak, wipes clean with no trouble no matter what I've cooked (even a cream / cheese-based soup was no match!)  ...  "
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" ...  I think the trick is to let it soak a few minutes in warm water then wash. Works every time.  ...  "
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" ...  It easily cleans when cooled and soaking  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it keeps the moisture in, not drying out meat etc .  ...  "
Performance
 4
product
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Performance at the price is a steal.  ...  "
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" ...  Way less expensive than Le Creuset and performance is equal.  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 4
time, started, heavy, hand, go
+50%
-50%
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" ...  My first lasted me something like 10 years before it started to show signed of wear in the enamel that indicated time for a replacement.  ...  "
Marketplace / Original Product
 3
made in china
-100%
comment
" ...  It comes in its original yellow box whereas the one from Amz.  ...  "
Features
 3
colored, white
+100%
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" ...  This product has many good features, but chips so easily as to be almost unbelievable.  ...  "
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" ...  The light-colored interior lets you see how the browning is going.  ...  "
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" ...  Its not as dark as advertised but still a lovely light olive green.  ...  "

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