Lodge 5 Quart Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I purchased this dutch oven for baking sourdough bread and it has performed well. It is a perfect size for a basic loaf. It can handle the highest heat I use: 500 degrees. There is just a loop handle, so no heat limits in the oven. I have had no issues with cleaning since I haven't done anything besides a light oiling in the inside.

This was bought specifically for baking no knead bread. The loaves turn out beautifully. I season the oven after every use and I have no sticking and minimal clean-up. Cast iron is heavy so be cautious. I have made a big pot of baked beans and they turned out great also. You will love this oven.

No-Knead Crusty Artisan Bread Cook Time: 45 minutes Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups luke-warm water 1-2 tsp sea salt, depending on your preference 1 tsp yeast In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and yeast. Add the water and using a wooden spoon stir together until the mixture resembles a shaggy dough. Cover dough with a plastic wrap and let sit in room temperature for 8-18 hours. Dough will bubble up and rise. After dough is ready, preheat oven to 450 F. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and with floured hands form the dough into a ball. Cover with the plastic wrap and let the dough rest. While dough is resting, put your dutch oven into the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After the 30 minutes are up carefully remove the dutch oven and with floured hands place the bread dough into it. (You can put a piece of parchment under it if your dutch oven doesn't have an enamel coating, but I used the cast iron LODGE dutch oven and the bread comes right out, parchment paper is not necessary.) Replace the cover and bake for 30 minutes covered. Then remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes uncovered. Bread will be golden, crusty and delicious! Make sure to wipe out your dutch oven with paper towels, then take a clean paper towel and oil it with vegetable oil. No need to wash with soap and water after making bread, though you probably want to wash it after making stew or soup. After washing, dry thoroughly, then oil it with a paper towel. This dutch oven will last longer than you will!

This cast iron dutch oven was purchased instead of an electric crock pot because I really wanted an iron or stainless slow cooker. The Lodge 5 qt dutch oven cooks very well on my induction cooktop and also goes right in the oven, a toaster oven! So much better than other materials for even slow cooking and versatility. It heats evenly and keeps the heat so you can turn the temp way down or even finish cooking with element turned off. Size is great for up to 4 persons. We are 2 in this household. So far, I have cooked cranberry sauce, turkey giblet stew, pot roast, vegetable soup and creme anglaise base for ice cream...

Remembered my grandmother using this product and she never had to wash it. I cooked a 3-pound bone-in chuck roast that was very tender and juicy, plus nothing stuck to the pot. Wiped it out with a paper towel and oiled it. The only downside is the Dutch oven is pretty heavy.

It's very well made - no defects. Heavyweight cast iron - no skimping in manufacture. Lid and pot fit together like a hand & glove. Liquids stay inside while cooking in the oven - no dripping even when full to 1/2" from the top. Just made some baked beans and the only problem was the oven rack was bending a lot. The don't make stoves like they used to. I recommend this item whole-heartedly. Nice find at Walmart !

I had been wanting one and was unsure about purchasing one. I seen this one was preseaoned and thought the price was good why not give it a try. I absolutely love it!!! I recommend this product to anyone. It cooks great and easy to clean. Great price quick shipping.

I love cooking with cast iron, and I own a lot of Lodge products; everything from cast iron, to porcelain, to steel, and it would be safe to say that there is not a single one that do not like. This Dutch oven is no exception, the day after I got it I cooked a six plus pound pot roast, and needless to say it came out perfect. I would have given this a full five star rating, however, with my last couple Lodge purchases I have noticed that the factory seasoning has not been up to par. In this case, the telltale signs of oxidation appeared immediately after I cleaned it. This is not a big deal for me since I religiously apply an ultra-thin coat of cooking oil to my cast iron immediately after cleaning. Unfortunately, it does indicate a fault in Lodge’s factory seasoning process, which seems to be a more recent problem since none of the Lodge Logic products that I purchased right after they introduced the process exhibit any rust whatsoever. Hopefully they are aware of this issue, and will correct it straightaway. Until then, don’t fear buying, if you take care of it as instructed, it will provide many generations of great cooking. Hope this helps you.

Bought the 5 quart Dutch oven and it arrived yesterday. Cast iron is definitely not indestructible. Today as I rinsed and dried it before adding a bit more oil to season it after its trip, I saw that one of the handles has a long chunk broken out. I checked the box inside the shipping box and neither looks abused. We're iced in so trying to return it is not in the cards. Hoping the exposed inner membrane won't affect cooking. Dang ... hate damage. Ok, you all want to know about the item, not my complaint. I cook by sight, not measure, so wasn't sure if I needed the 5 or 7 quart. The non-stick pot I've used for 20 years is really too big so I gambled and chose 5 quart. I love the size. Ideal for cooking for 2 to 4 people with up to six for soups and beans. WIN! It is heavy and pretty much all I want to try to move empty. Have your destination cleared and ready for it when you move it. It sits flat on my electric glass burner. No wobble. It appears to heat evenly. Lid sits securely. Chucking out a few old pots and skillets as this looks very multipurpose. Looking forward to receiving the skillets I ordered, too. Rated at 4 stars for Damage. Otherwise would be a solid 5 stars.

I purchased this because of the price. I felt it was a great deal for a cast iron Dutch oven, yet I was disappointed with the appearance. There was rust under the lid, and the pot itself had some discoloration. I can not stress this enough....SEASON! SEASON! SEASON before cooking! I know the box says 'PRESEASONED'....NOPE! To keep from ruining your food, season this pot well, especially the lid!!!! I was a bit surprised at the product because this is a LODGE..they are known for the quality of their cast iron...this purchase? Quality not too good! I have not used it that much because it was just recently purchased. I will not use it until I can get it 'seasoned' properly.