Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Iron Lid

Product Description Sold as: Each. Manufacturer #: L8DOL3. 5 QUART DUTCH OVEN WITH COVER (L8DOL3). Lodge Cast Iron. A favorite for cooks of all ages, the looped handles make it easier to move from stovetop to oven. Dutch Oven with Loop Handles, 10-1/4" dia., Depth: 4", 5 qt. Amazon.com There are certain dishes that absolutely require cast-iron cookware, and others that just simply taste better when made with it. Sampling a hearty spoonful of authentic jambalaya right out this Dutch oven will make this point completely clear. Fancy alloys and coatings on other types of cookware are simply trying to emulate the innate qualities of properly seasoned cast iron: heat retention, even heat distribution, and a scratchproof nonstick surface that will never warp. Since 1896, Lodge has been steadily producing the world's most extensive selection of professional cast-iron cookware, lovingly poured one piece at a time. Cared for properly, which means never even thinking of putting them in the dishwasher, these products will last for generations. --Dominic Johnson