Emerilware Cast Iron 6 Quart Dutch Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)This dutch oven was given to me as a gift. I am your typical engineer who loves the process of cooking.
The pro's of this cast iron dutch oven.
1. It is nice and heavy which means even heating and heat retention. I am very happy with how even it holds heat when I am browning meat. It does not loose a lot of heat when you put meat in it to brown.
2. Side Handles are large enough even for big hands.
3. Pre-seasoned which is nice but is no big deal. Can easily be done and I would not use that as a criteria to not buy a superior product.
4. Price was reasonable. $49 at bed bath beyond and it was $40 with coupon.
5. Lids fits well.
6. 6 quarts is a good size. I can cook a whole chicken in this thing along with all the fixens.
Now the cons.
1. Lid handle is attached with one small screw. It feels like some porcelain and the screw can loosen and the lid can spin on the handle. Makes me worry that the lid will fall off or the screw will break. If you hands are wet the handle can be slippery.
2. Made in China. This is a concern of mine because the Chinese have had so many problems with making products with hazardous materials. I am not saying it is made out of something hazardous but it is a concern when your cooking for you family. I am disappointed that Emeril seems to go overseas for all of his production.
3. Update. After two weeks the porcelain lid handle is chipping. I have personally hand washed and babied this dutch oven and am very disappointed in this. I may return it and get a LodgeLogic dutch oven. I have a gift receipt.
I have lowered my rating from 3 stars to two because of the chipped lid handle.
All in all I am happy with the product and the only real negative is the handle. If I would have bought a dutch oven myself I would have bought a lodgelogic product because the handle is cast iron and they are made in America. Cost is about the same or a little more.

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