Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 1 Quart Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven

 (8 customer reviews)

I first bought the previous pot, which required 3 hours and lots of shortening to season; it ended up greasy so I rushed to replace it when this pot came out. I down graded this Dutch oven because the handle just gets in the way; I had my husband remove it with a cutting tool. Also, I suspect the lid does not fit very tightly. I had really wanted a Dutch oven this size; small in cookware is hard to find. So far I have made beef burgundy twice, and it was delicious. Just so you know how much the pan holds, slightly less than 1 pound of stew meat with 1 1/8 cups liquid are the maximum for it. The recipe required that I brown the meat and heat the liquid on the stove top; in less than 3 hours of oven time, the stew meat was tender and getting crusty because all the liquid was gone; just wine dregs and a little fat remained.

The Cajun Cookware 1 quart seasoned cast iron Dutch Oven is exactly the size I needed, but I do question the term "seasoned" somewhat. The first thing I put into the pot was plain water, which I boiled, and the pot rusted slightly above the water line. From experience, I know that this can be corrected fairly easily, but I am disapointed with the product in this respect. Also, the interior of the pot is a little "rough" when compared to Lodgeware, and looked just a tad unfinished. It arrived with no papers, but I do know that it's made in China. Since I only use this pot for non-edibles, I'm OK, but would want more information before cooking food in it.

This is a small DO, but perfect for doing side dishes in or reheating if you are like me and avoid microwaves. It came in really good condition and is already seasoned. Also came quickly.