- Is it really preseasoned?
- Yes. Lodge seasons it with iron and oil at the foundry, so it can be used straight away. Wash it, dry it and rub on a little oil after each use to keep the seasoning.
- Can I use it on induction and glass-top stoves?
- Yes. The cast iron base works on gas, electric coil, smooth glass-top and induction cooktops, and the pot is oven safe.
- How does it compare with an enameled Dutch oven?
- Bare cast iron browns well and tolerates high heat and campfires, and it cannot chip. Enameled pots are lighter and easier to clean and do not react with acidic foods, but they cost more and the coating can chip.
- Can I cook acidic foods like tomato sauce in it?
- Short simmers are fine once the seasoning is built up, but long cooking of acidic foods can strip the seasoning and leave a metallic taste. Use an enameled pot for long tomato braises.
- What is in the box?
- The Dutch oven and its matching cast iron lid. No trivet or other accessories are included.
- How do I clean it?
- Hand wash with hot water and a brush, avoid dish soap on a well-seasoned pot, dry it thoroughly on the stove, then rub on a thin coat of oil.
- Where is the Lodge 7 qt Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles cheapest?
- At Tractor Supply Co, for $74.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Lodge 7 qt Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 991 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Lodge 7 qt Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles?
- 16 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair, WebstaurantStore.com, Lehman's.
