Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

colts124 · February 2016

Does anyone own one of these? Would you recommend using it on the egg? Does it discolor on the outside? A local store has them on sale and they could only say it's safe to use in the oven or stove top.

www.lodgemfg.com/dutch-ovens-and-casseroles/3-qt-dutch-ovens.asp

luckyboy · February 2016

I wouldn't chance it. Just a regular ci from lodge will work just fine.Just my opinion though. If this is the first CI pot you'll purchased, why not try it out before you get an enabled one.Once you stain it, it's stained. Good luck.

fishlessman · February 2016

they work well in the egg, clean up fine if you let it soak overnight. if your worried about cleanup get the black enameled one. set up indirect and its similar to the oven

Photo Egg · February 2016

Buy this one. 2 in 1

No need to keep it looking 100% perfect. $33 and free shipping if you add another small item to reach $35.00
As long as you don't store tomato based foods in it after cooking you are golden.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LEXR0K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_17&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/pc/05j481fakdet.jpg

tonyled · February 2016

i have that one and love it. the fact that the lid doubles as a skillet is a huge bonus. especially for camping

bettysnephew · February 2016

Another fan of the double dutch oven shown above. Very versatile as a pan, skillet or dutch oven.

bgebrent · February 2016

Photo Egg said:

Buy this one. 2 in 1

No need to keep it looking 100% perfect. $33 and free shipping if you add another small item to reach $35.00
As long as you don't store tomato based foods in it after cooking you are golden.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LEXR0K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_17&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Nice kit! Just ordered it. Thanks!

Mickey · February 2016

The very best way to send a little more for CI care (that and salt).
http://www.amazon.com/The-Ringer-Cleaner-Stainless-Chainmail/dp/B00FKBR1ZG

SmokeyPitt · February 2016

I think the enameled would be fine on the egg it just might get a little discolored. I know there are people on here that use them. I recently got an enameled dutch oven and I really like it but I haven't used it on the egg. I'm not sure if I will since I have a black DO as well.

Eggcelsior · February 2016

I use my Le Creuset all the time. No problem at all. Creosote sticks to it but elbow grease and soap take it off.

stantrb · February 2016

You want that Lodge combo cooker. I'm heating mine up right now to bake break.

acmoser76 · February 2016

Count me as another that loves the Lodge combo shown above. I have cooked chili in it a few times on the egg and it rocks.

Grillnugget · February 2016

I bought a lodge enameled Dutch oven recently. It's been on the egg up to 450 a few times and no problems yet. Also clean up has been super easy with no staining

ButtNeckid · February 2016

Consider it patina,character ,if you will.Earning it's stripes.All cooking vessels are tools,made to be used,not pampered and relished.

blasting · February 2016

@colts124 First, welcome to the forum.

I'm a bit of a cast iron nut, not suggesting I know more than anyone else, but I do like collecting and using the stuff (just added another 9 pieces today). My enamel pieces, and it has done fine, both indirect and direct. That said, unless you have a specific use in mind, I would get standard cast iron for the grill. You've been given some really solid advice so far on the DO / Skillet combo, as well as the Ringer that Mickey recommended.

If you or anyone else who has cast iron doesn't have a Ringer - get one, trust me. I've been a bit of a broken record on the Ringer, but it really is that good.

Mickey · February 2016

That Ringer and salt is the way to clean CI.

sctdg · February 2016

Mickey said:

The very best way to send a little more for CI care (that and salt).
http://www.amazon.com/The-Ringer-Cleaner-Stainless-Chainmail/dp/B00FKBR1ZG

Just got it and LOVE it.Been using CI 40 years never was able to clean up so easy and do such a good job .Even grill pan cleans in a breeze .

Elijah · February 2016

I have both of the styles mentioned above.

The only reason I prefer the enameled for some things is that it is dishwasher safe and you don't have to worry about the seasoning.

That being said I generally reach for whatever is closest. If you cook in the standard cast iron enough you won't have to worry about the seasoning

I'll add that the only thing I hold against the enameled is that the only color they had on sale was garnet.........

Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

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