Product Description

"I have been dreaming of having my own like of cast iron since I started my restaurant. I just adore the way it holds heat like nobody's business, and allows me to slow-cook and simmer everything from soups to stews, to hearty chili and braises. It just get better and better with time." - Paula Deen

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #218831 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Paula Deen
• Model: 51511
• Dimensions: 15.55" h x 5.90" w x 10.62" l, 16.80 pounds

Features

• Pre-seasoned and ready to use right away - no seasoning is needed like traditional cast iron cookware.
• Cast iron really holds in the heat, ensuring that food remains hot. Great for slow-cooking!
• Spacious loop handles are easy to grip confidently, even with bulky potholders. Broiler safe.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty

Customer Reviews

Great cast iron pot
I am a recent convert to cast iron cookware. I thought the stuff my mother used was old fassioned. Boy, was I wrong!!! Cast iron is great! Even heat distribution, non-stick (follow the instructions), and it doesn't slide around on the burner because it is heavy. I had to learn a bit about curing and cleaning but now that I have it down this is better than any stainless steel or non-stick cookware. WARNING - the handles get hot, the lids get hot and don't drop it on your toes. You will notice on the high end cookware that they always advertise how thick the pot bottoms are or how the multiple layers of metal distribute heat evenly - well cast iron does this naturally. Great pot - CAST IRON RULES (don't wait 50 years to find out)

Love This Dutch Oven!
I've used this pot several times now for searing meat, braising, and making stews. It's so sturdy and I love the way it looks. I enjoy having pretty things to cook my food in, but they must also get the job done and be easy to clean. This one fits the bill in all these areas. I'm very happy with my purchase. After making my beef stew tonight, it looked like I had a "baked-on, caked-on mess". But after letting the pot and lid soak for literally a couple of minutes, the food came right off. Now that's my kind of cleaning.
The pot is very heavy, but all cast iron is heavy. We can all use the extra exercise!!