- Is the Finex Dutch oven enameled?
- No. It is bare cast iron, sold seasoned, so it needs seasoning upkeep and should be dried promptly to avoid rust.
- Can it go in the oven and on a campfire?
- Yes. Bare cast iron takes oven heat and open flame, which enameled pots cannot always handle.
- How does it compare with a Le Creuset or Staub Dutch oven?
- Those are enameled, so they clean more easily and do not react with acidic food. The Finex is bare iron: more durable at high heat, but more care.
- Is 7 quarts too big for a small household?
- It is large for one or two people. It suits batch cooking, bread and entertaining, but it is heavy to handle when full.
- Can I cook tomato sauce in it?
- Short simmers are fine in well-seasoned iron, but long acidic cooks can strip seasoning and taste metallic. Use an enameled pot for those.
- What is included with the pot?
- The Dutch oven and its matching cast iron lid with a steel handle. It comes seasoned and ready to use.
- Where is the Finex 7 qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $400.00, as of our latest check.