Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven

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 attractively serves at the table. Lodge infuses this 6-quart Dutch oven 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, and which are nicely set off 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, so you can start a stew or casserole on the stovetop and finish by baking it in the oven. The 6-quart Dutch oven measures 10-3/4 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep.
Lodge enameled cast iron makes a smart choice due to its versatility-you can marinate raw meats in it, since it won't absorb odors or flavors, and you can braise, sauté, simmer, and bake in it. 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 actually the scratch-resistant matte enamel, not the raw cast iron. Though the Dutch oven is dishwasher-safe, washing by hand is recommended to best preserve the glossy finish. Look also for the pricier Lodge Enamel series, with its unique L-shaped lid knob, in a different set of colors and sizes to suit any kitchen. All Lodge enameled ware is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven Description

This 6 Qt enamel Dutch oven is great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration 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. Not recommended for use on outdoor grills or over open outdoor flames. Not for use in microwaves. Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware is cast from molten iron in individual sand molds. The porcelain surface eliminates the need to season cast iron. The cast iron vessel has superior heat distribution and retention, evenly heating bottom sidewalls and even the lid. Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture. The excellent heat retention reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking. Two layers of very hard, glossy porcelain enamel are chip resistant and easy to clean. Lid knob is oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The black rim on the pot is matte porcelain, not exposed cast iron. Hygienic porcelain enamel is non-reactive with food. Although dishwasher safe, hand washing with warm soapy water is recommended to preserve the cookware's original appearance. 10 3/4" diameter, 4 1/2" deep. Island Spice

Customer Reviews of Lodge Color 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice Red

purchase, February 2, 2012 By Randy

OMG, my wife wanted this for her birthday and I thought, oh sure, you'll use it once and that will be it. Well I'm pleased to say she's already used it 3 or 4 times and the food has just been fantastic. Wish we would have had one of these years and years ago. Seems to be really well built. I guess we need to use it a lot more to see how it holds up over the long haul. So far, very pleased.

beautiful and faithful at the same time, February 1, 2012 By Zehrin

it was a breeze to braise the veg n chicken for a rice dish i prepared as soon as i got it. a long time buyer of lodge, it was pretty to look at (looking at green is good for your eyesight). it retained the heat for as long.
just be careful for the rim not to rust. after cooking, wipe out the moistness from the rim well.
lodge can beat the le creuset

Lodge Color 6-quart Dutch Oven ,Carribbean Blue, January 26, 2012 By Jane A. Knispek "Jane A. Knispek" (Sierra foothills of the California 49er country)
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Bought this for my husband who makes lots of soups, etc. The Lodge color dutch oven is great. Ordered Caribbean Blue, looks like the picture, cooks food evenly the non stick inside cleans up easily. Bought at Amazon, it arrived quickly and in great shape. Love it.

This is a great company, January 26, 2012 By P. Guentzler (Los Angeles, CA USA)
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I purchased the Lodge 6-qt Dutch Oven back in April of 2010 and just before Christmas of 2011 it developed a tiny pit in the interior enamel. I contacted Lodge a few weeks later and they asked that I send a photograph of the problem. They replied within less than 24-hours that they would be happy to replace the unit and I received it today. I love this oven and was heart broken when I saw the pit. I couldn't have asked for anything more from a manufacturer. Their customer representative, Janice Patterson, was incredibly helpful, told me all of the steps I needed to do and what I needed to send them.