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Lodge L8DD3 Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven 5 Quart

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
597
Unverified
70
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10.25 meters
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Review Analysis - 332 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Food Items
 97
pot, skillet, dutch oven, cook, oven
+92%
-8%
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" ...  PERFECT for making "My Bread".  ...  "
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" ...  Bread emerges with just the right amount of crust and wonderful crumb.  ...  "
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" ...  However, that's true with any cookware on a ceramic cook top. ... I can't wait to bake bread in it too!  ...  "
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" ...  Best Purchase I've made for cooking in a long long time.  ...  "
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" ...  I made keto cheese bread for the first time and I love the way it came out using the lid in the oven (doubles as a skillet). ... I used the lid to crisp the skin on the stovetop and I used the dutch oven part to cook the chicken in the oven.  ...  "
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" ...  The bread bakes for 30 minutes, then the oven is removed for finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait to bake bread in this thing.  ...  "
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" ...  PERFECT food every time!  ...  "
Baking
 81
baking, cooking, bake, cook, pot
+100%
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" ...  Its great for me, a single person who likes to cook.  ...  "
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" ...  PERFECT for making "My Bread".  ...  "
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" ...  Cooking with cast iron is as much a nostalgic experience as anything else.  ...  "
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" ...  Bread emerges with just the right amount of crust and wonderful crumb.  ...  "
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" ...  However, that's true with any cookware on a ceramic cook top. ... I can't wait to bake bread in it too!  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for baking no-knead bread and it works wonderfully.  ...  "
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" ...  Master baker Fernando likes it and we bought a few .  ...  "
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" ...  I use them for baking sourdough loaves, and the results have been fantastic.  ...  "
Programs
 69
lid, oven, skillet, cast iron, pot
+84%
-16%
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" ...  I love this Dutch Oven!  ...  "
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" ...  I use the skillet cover whenever I need to sautée and then transfer something from stovetop to the oven.  ...  "
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" ...  A very good dutch oven.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this cast iron Dutch oven. ... However, that's true with any cookware on a ceramic cook top.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the lid to crisp the skin on the stovetop and I used the dutch oven part to cook the chicken in the oven.  ...  "
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" ...  The bread bakes for 30 minutes, then the oven is removed for finish.  ...  "
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" ...  excellent cast iron Dutch oven  ...  "
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" ...  I can use it indoors on the stovetop or in the oven and I can also use it camping both on top of the grill or in the coals of the campfire.  ...  "
Drying
 36
iron, cooking, cast iron cookware, lodge, lodge cast iron
+89%
-11%
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" ...  So, I'm so excited to finally use cast iron again!  ...  "
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" ...  Lodge has the best cast iron cookware, very durable and the price was great. ... I have 4 lodge cast iron skillets, way better than Teflon coated skillets and cast iron lasts forever.  ...  "
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" ...  All came out wonderful and without "iron" taste. ... We were careful to season, before and after use and to keep the flame low because iron heats so evenly and retains heat so well.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are looking to buy one cast iron product.  ...  "
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" ...  Lodge cast iron.  ...  "
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" ...  Our fourth Lodge Iron .  ...  "
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" ...  I never knew how fun and easy it is to cook with cast iron.  ...  "
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" ...  i mean it needs to have this kind of weight to prove that is is made of solid iron .  ...  "
Cleaning
 22
clean, pot, oven, cleans, seasoning
+82%
-18%
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" ...  I do line it with parchment paper and I have never had to clean it.  ...  "
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" ...  Pot cleans up easily and will be a staple in our kitchen at home as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Clean up is a breeze and I love the shorter handles.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to use chainail and stainless steel scrubbers to clean and smooth the inside walls.  ...  "
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" ...  I've saved up lots of bacon grease - I can't wait!  ...  "
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" ...  the oil you used would create certain type of smell, which may not be entirely pleasant. ... i heat up the pan, put some oil and put vege like carrots or tomatoes that needs oil, lightly stir-fry, then add in all the watery verge like cabbages or so.  ...  "
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" ...  they're handy for cleaning.)  ...  "
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" ...  I have already used it many times and it has been easy to clean each time.  ...  "
Build Quality
 20
well made, pot, lodge, texture, rust
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Solidly forged metal, the kind of quality that America once was famous for.  ...  "
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" ...  Very well made.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely heavy and durable but a good product.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm only giving it four stars because the inside texture of the base is rough and I prefer smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  It's also waaaaay cheaper than stainless steel.  ...  "
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" ...  Cooks very well after some careful seasonings.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy, heavyweight cookware.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly Recommended (Unlike the Westinghouse version, which has a much rougher interior and other poor finishing touches.  ...  "
Price
 15
value, money, worth, deal, waste of money
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Amazing quality as an amazing price. ... Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Good price too.  ...  "
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" ...  I would definitely buy this again for the quality, versatility and especially the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Best money can buy.  ...  "
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" ...  Can hardly believe the great value!  ...  "
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" ...  Also the price at least currently is reasonable and good value.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely buying more!  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent quality and a very good Deal for the price.  ...  "
Marketplace
 13
thank you lodge, order, thank, sold, products
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Thank you Lodge!  ...  "
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" ...  And they don't have anything fake coated on them to make them black either .  ...  "
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" ...  I got my Double Dutch from Amazon Warehouse for $16.23.  ...  "
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" ...  Will order more!!  ...  "
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" ...  good product, as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Just as I expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you who all made this product.  ...  "
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" ...  I hope to purchase another one soon  ...  "
Product Reliability
 10
last, rusted, ago, pot, lodge
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Our other Lodge, a skillet, is 20 years new and going strong I bet this one will last just as long.  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well and should last a lifetime no doubt.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this last year and I finally opened the box. ... No rust, no cracks, no issues .  ...  "
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" ...  The skillets are 77 years old, They are used daily.  ...  "
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" ...  From what I remember from the iron cookware I had years ago - they NEVER rusted when cared for and seasoned properly and at that time I lived in the swampy NW ohio area.  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I had bought this years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  This has always worked fine for me, and I don't envision breakage will ever be a problem.  ...  "
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" ...  if you ever wanted one of these type of pots buy one you will get years of use out of this one.  ...  "
Delivery
 10
received, sunday, returning, product, ordered
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Just received it. ... Very poorly packaged.  ...  "
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" ...  Took it camping and used it non stop for three days immediately after it arrived.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived with major defects - returning.  ...  "
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" ...  Received the package with a broken product inside.  ...  "
Heating
 10
hot, heat, evenly, dutch oven, still
+80%
-20%
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" ...  PERFECT food every time!  ...  "
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" ...  This casserole and the Skillet cover keeps the perfect heat inside when I use them in the oven.  ...  "
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" ...  We use it to transport our food.  ...  "
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" ...  Like Michael Pollan, the famous food writer, I will use it "upside down", using the lid for the base and the dutch oven like a cloche, on the top.  ...  "
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" ...  It retains heat well, cooks evenly. ... This has become my go to pot for just about any kind of recipes and food.  ...  "
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" ...  Also stays hot for hours if needed.  ...  "

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Size:  10.25 meters
10.25 meters
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