Lodge L Series Apple Pot, Patriot Red, 3-Quart

Product Review

Many great American chefs put Lodge Cast Iron on the list of the tem most essential tools in their kitchen. That's because Lodge Cast iron cooks best. Not even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware can rival the even heating, heat retention, versatility, value, and the durability of Lodge Cast Iron. Lodge Enamel brings together the Lodge 108 year history of making cast iron cookware with the fine art of enameling. The raw iron piece is hand prepared before several layers of enamel are applied and baked in very hight temperature ovens.The outstanding design allows the cookware to be taken from the stove or oven directly to the table. Lodge Enamel is dishwasher safe but hand washing keeps best appearance. Great for gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops on low to medium heat settings. Ideal for inside kitchen ovens - for best performance, use below 500 degrees. Limited lifetime warranty

Product Features

3-quart apple pot made of cast iron with easy-clean porcelain enamel surface
2 side handles flank the pot for safe, secure transport
Lid, with stainless-steel leaf-shaped handle, seals in flavors and moisture
Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended; oven-safe to 500 degrees F
Measures 9-7/8 by 9-7/8 by 9-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(13 customer reviews)

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Handy and attractive, June 8, 2005

H. Grove "Errant Dreams Reviews" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lodge L Series Apple Pot, Patriot Red, 3-Quart (Kitchen)

Cast iron cookware is loved by many for its particular thermal properties. Its heavy material conducts heat very evenly, and browns food particularly well. However, not everyone is thrilled by the need to "season" cast iron. Lodge attempts to solve this particular problem by producing a line of enamel-coated cookware. One such piece is the three-quart apple-shaped pot/Dutch oven.

This pot can be used on the stovetop or in the oven. The one I have is coated in a particularly glossy red (it's really quite impressive), and I have to admit that the apple shape--complete with leaf-shaped stainless steel handle--is quite nifty.

A bean dish that we made in this pot gave us the perfect opportunity to test out how easy it was to clean. The care instructions recommend hand-washing due to the harshness of dishwasher cleansers. After two hours in the oven, the underside of the lid was quite splattered with dried-on juices and the pot itself had the usual cooked-on ring where...Read more

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Deliciously fun and functional!, November 5, 2006

Caitlin Burck (Piermont, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lodge L Series Apple Pot, Patriot Red, 3-Quart (Kitchen)

I have always loved the utility of cooking with cast-iron and until now, have never enjoyed having to look at it in my kitchen! This whimsical but tenacious vessel is ideal for roasting, stewing or baking and its seemingly edible, candy-apple, gloss-enameled finish and sleek stainless-steel leaf-shaped handle present beautifully on any table-top or sideboard. Whether on your stove or as a gift, this will surely be the most appealing piece of cookware you encounter!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

AWESOME in Every Way!, December 8, 2006

Miss Melonade (Charlestown, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lodge L Series 3-Quart Apple Pot, Apple Green (Kitchen)

How can I begin to describe how much I love this pot and how often I use it? It cooks like a dream - everything from sauces to stews and anything else you could think of!

It's also made a great addition to my kitchen as a show piece - people are drawn to it and they just want to know where I got such a unique piece (and for half the price of the French version)!

Way to go Lodge!