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Five Star Reviews:

84%
Love these! Heavy so get the handle covers.
May 17, 2017
Did a lot of looking for deep pans and ended up getting these. My only wish was that the deep pan was a little bigger but then it may be too heavy to lift. They are great quality and expect them to last my whole life. Originally purchased thinking we wouldn't really use the small pan but have used them both pretty equally. Definitely recommend buying the silicone handle covers for both handles because these get HOT and are HEAVY so you will need to hold both handles at once to pour contents out of the pot.
Perfect!
May 3, 2017
One of the best kitchen investments I've made! Perfect size for 2 people. My clear glass lids to other pots I have fit this perfect. (10" lids FYI)3 pans for the space of 2! I use the "lid" saute pan the most. It's best to do your research on how to properly care for cast iron. Lodge's website has all the info you need for that. Don't forget that tomato and bean based dishes strip the seasoning. At least until they are very, very, VERY well seasoned.
Get this for you and for weddings!!!
July 9, 2016
This is a fantastic bargain and multi use.I have always wanted a Dutch oven and as my "non" stick pans died off one by one I started looking for cast iron.This is a fry pan, a Dutch oven, and deep pot for big recipes. Home or camping it's awesome quality.I also got the insert grate that raises up your meats and poultry so they dont sit in grease.The price is great. I plan to buy this for wedding gifts. Maybe put a few home recipes inside.My son goes camping often and if it's missing from my stove top, I just look in his gear.It doesn't have feet for camp fire but that makes it perfect for the stove.I am buying the fire grate for it. I love it.
Husband loves it!
April 13, 2016
I gave this as a Christmas gift to my husband last year because he has always wanted a cast iron skillet. I was even proud to tell him that I didn't get him just a skillet but a pot too and that it doubles as a dutch oven!The skillet has been his go-to pan since then and he really enjoys making our meals with it. We can't wait to take these two things on a camping trip!They seem to be of great quality but then again this is our first cast iron set so we'll see. So far we love it!
Best starter set pan in the world
April 18, 2012
If you don't know how to cook and are entering the world of cooking (or if you are just a college student, or you live in an apartment the size of a prison cell) this is the set you should have.Pros:InexpensiveCan stop a bullet if you need it toCan be used as an effective self defense weaponCan go into any oven, regardless of tempBrown's like nobody's businessIf taken good care of, will be something you can pass down to your grandkidsThe combo makes for different cooking configurations (which I'll list below)Cons:HeavyMight rust if you don't know how to take care of itTakes a while to get to tempYour wife can't lift itThis is the set I have, this is the set I recommend in my videos on youtube, and this is the set you should have.First, let's talk about the material, cast iron, the original cookware material is right up there with clay and rock as a solid material to cook on. No need to worry about getting Alzheimer's because you are cooking on aluminum, no need to worry about getting cancer because you are cooking on non-stick, no need to worry about difficulties of cleanup because you are cooking on stainless. When correctly seasoned and cured, it's more non-stick than non-stick pans. My cleanup is all of 10 seconds, with pretty much no heavy scrubbing. Cast iron heats slowly, but heats evenly. There are micro-pores in the metal (because it's casted into shape, thus the name cast iron) the micro pores do a lot. First, when filled with a light amount of oil, the pores get filled up, and then when heated, get carbonized, and so a correctly seasoned pan actually has a layer of almost pure carbon on top, making for a very non-stick surface. Cast iron is ALL IRON, meaning the worst that can happen when you eat food off of cast iron is you get more iron in your diet. No harm, no fowl. Cast Iron can hold up to extreme heats, and so that means on the camp fire straight on the coals is just fine, or in the broiler or in the oven, none of it is a problem for cast iron. Cast iron also browns food; something non-stick pans don't really do. That means steaks and other meats get a nice sear on them, locks in the flavor and browns well to give you a nice crispy outside while holding the moisture in.This set comes with two pieces; a shallow skillet, and a deep, near dutch oven skillet.Let me start with the shallow skillet.The shallow skillet is what you want to wake up in the morning to. Eggs taste A LOT BETTER cooked on this. I usually heat a few pieces of tortilla and a little cheese in the middle, and you got yourself a breakfast quesadilla. Just remember to let the pan heat up, put just a dab of oil, and get a nice quality egg on it. Delicious. I also make toast on it, and of course, heating bacon and sausage.I also cook steaks on the shallow skillet. It's basically just like any other skillet, only food tastes much better cooked on it.What about the deep skillet?Get yourself a oil thermometer, and now it's fryer. We fry chicken, veges, anything you can name in this. Stews and stoups and soups are no problem in this. Want to make a one pot dinner? For 1~2 people? This is perfect. From the stove to the oven, without breaking a sweat.What about it in combination?With the shallow skillet on the bottom, I do some of the best chicken in the world in it.Preheat the oven to 325F. Take two whole chicken legs, get them to room temp, rub a little bit of olive oil between the skin and the meat as well as on the skin. Pour a little bit of old bay in between the skin and the meat, as well as on top of the skin. Cover it up with the deep skillet, into the oven it goes! 1 hour later. PERFECT chicken. The skin as a little bit of crisp, and the meat is juicy and flavorful!What about in reverse, with the deep skillet on the bottom?Chop up some hard veges in 1 inch sizes (carrots, onions, celery) toss them in a bit of olive oil and a bit of old bay (yes, old bay makes everything taste great!) throw it into the deep skillet at 325F for 20 minutes and you are done. If you like them soft, leave the lid on, if you like them browned on top, leave the lid off. If you like them in between, cook in the oven for 15 minutes with the lid off, then last 5 minutes, with the lid on.Cleanup is easy. Most people complain about cast iron because they don't understand that carbonized oil __IS__ the non-stick, so they don't take the time to learn how to take care of cast iron. It's not more work than other pans, in fact, out of all the pans I have, all my cast iron is easier to clean up than my regular plans. They simply are non-stick! Make sure you have a well seasoned patina on it. Do a search and you will find dozens of websites teaching you how to do this. When you cook, make sure the pan is hot, then put oil in, then put in ROOM TEMPERATURE FOOD into it. The biggest mistake I see people making is they take food from the fridge (or worse yet, from the freezer!!) and put it directly into the pan. That's a no-no, by the time it is up to temp, all your food has lost moisture. You want to get every piece of food you are about to cook to room temp before you cook it. Remember, heat your pan for about 5 minutes, pour oil, let it heat for 5~10 seconds, (but don't let it smoke) and the put your food in. If you do that, your pan should be non-stick!Cleanup? Hot running water, and a stiff brush, 10 seconds, done! Dry it with a paper towel, and then wipe a thin coat of oil on it. That's it!If you take care of this set, it will take care of you. Great product, highly recommended.
If I can do it - you certainly can!!
November 20, 2009
To preface, I'm trying really hard to be a "good cook" but don't have a lot of experience, and I can't justify spending thousands of dollars on a budding hobby. So, when it came to replacing my flaking non-stick cookware, I researched for months before deciding on a hybrid set of copper-core stainless and Lodge cast iron. I read dozens of reviews and was intimidated by the extra care required by cast iron (I'm a wash-and-wear type). But, Lodge is so cheap comparatively and still really respected as an industry standard, that it's hard to overlook.I initially purchased the combo cooker, a 5qt dutch oven, and a variety of skillets. The cookers arrived in their Lodge packaging and were quite secure, but the skillets definitely were shipped loose. Fortunately they survived the jumbled journey fine, but I can see what other reviewers suffered with regards to skillets scraping each other or breaking out of their boxes - they are only a few steps shy of being insufficiently packaged. Free shipping is a great offer though.The pieces were just what I expected after having read the reviews - heavy, uneven in color/preseasoning application, and rough like sandpaper. Several reviewers I read were upset by sticking of initial cooking attempts, specifically because of the cat's tongue-like feel of the basin surface (which Lodge's website says is a normal condition). Responders suggested a few home seasonings prior to cooking, but I was impatient and followed one piece of advice spefically: go to my local bulk goods store, buy ten pounds of ground beef, and cook it in my new cast iron. I ended up also getting four pounds of bacon for good measure, and spent three hours cooking batch after batch of ground beef and bacon in every piece I'd purchased.The plan worked perfectly - by the time I had finished cooking, drained the oil and scraps, rinsed the pieces with hot water, and towel dried, the insides of the skillets were smooth as satin. The beef fat had left a gray film that made the skillets look instantly "used", which is a benefit I'll have to get used to (not being able to polish them back to a "new" looking state). The bacon stained the cooking surface a bit worse - in bacon-shaped shaddows, but I saved the bacon grease and used it for weeks to brush on the pans prior to use. I've cooked on the cast iron many times since (just dislodged a perfect batch of cornbread this morning), without any sticking during or after cooking. The several weeks of bacon grease was unhealthy, sure, but a great patina starter - I now use a spray or a light brush with butter with no problems.More Pros:- The skillets keep food hot for more than an hour, but yet are not dangerously hot to handle from the oven or stove. I'm going to purchase the handle pads now, but so far I've been using those old loom-woven potholders I made at summer camp with no added discomfort relative to other pans.- The skillets are so versatile! I heat them on the stove to melt butter, toss in some whole garlic cloves, pop in the oven to roast, and bring right to the table for a hot appetizer on toast. They have a vintage-y, industrial charm that allows them to mix and match smartly with existing serveware, and I love the stove-to-oven/broiler convenience.- Food cooked on cast iron really does taste better. I was skeptical because all food tastes good to me, but a few friends and I conducted a "Test Kitchen" on Aebleskiver pans, pitting a teflon against a cast iron. My friends' husbands consistently chose the cast iron-cooked pancake balls citing their crust and flavor to be preferable.- Lodge designed their lines efficiently. The 10.25" lid fits the 3qt Combo Cooker base, for example, allowing me to purchase one lid for several skillets.Cons:- Duh, they're heavy. I'm talking two-hands-heavy. It's a drawback for sure, but nothing's perfect and I know the heaviness is directly related to all the reasons I really like my cast iron.- They're quirky - cast iron doesn't like soap, doesn't like sudden temperature changes, and likes to stay very dry. But, like good table silver, the more the cast iron is put to use, the more forgiving and less tempermental it becomes.I'm back to purchase more pieces, because Lodge cast iron has exceeded my expectations and caused me to take a sentimental approach to cooking - how many Thanksgivings will I reach for this dutch oven?, I wonder. A cook with cast iron in his or her hand is at once an intimidating force to be reckoned with, and a comforting vision of timeless domesticity. Thanks to Lodge (and Amazon!), I can live up to that image with few qualifications and little effort.
83%
I got the 4 quart P10D3 for Christmas and liked it so well I decided to get the 2 ...
January 16, 2017
I got the 4 quart P10D3 for Christmas and liked it so well I decided to get the 2 quart L2SP3. I didn't have any way of knowing how big or small the 2 Qt would be because Amazon's specs and the specs in the Lodge catalog were different. The 2 Qt was the perfect size for what I wanted. Great stuff!I took a few photos to show the size difference. I hope it helps.
The Best Cooking Pans on the Market for the Money.
December 27, 2016
I'm having to replace all of my cookware and I'm choosing Lodge cast iron pans one by one because they have proven themselves to be the very best quality product for the money on the market. This two-quart Dutch oven works particularly well for cooking perfect rice, and steaming vegetables. The temperature is just perfect to create the right amount of steam for perfect rice every time. The same is true for vegetables. If you're cooking for 1 or 2, it also works well for soup. Soy oil works great for seasoning the pans. I read the instructions and follow them to the letter.
Exactly What I Wanted for Small Bread Loaves!!
January 24, 2016
This little gem is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I read a comment that it's smaller than it looks, but I was counting on that! I was looking for exactly this size to bake smaller loaves of Artisan bread. It produces a perfect little loaf for two people or gifts to neighbors. I've already ordered a second one. Cutest little Dutch oven ever.. LOL The bread recipe that fits this DO perfectly is one with a 3 cu. flour measurement. I added the photo with the dollar bill showing so you can get an idea of it's actual size.
IT COOKS FOOD WITH A RICH FLAVOR AND IT CLEANS UP EASILY!!!
December 23, 2015
Just recently, I ordered and received my 2-quart Dutch oven. I bought mine for cooking rice. However, I broke it in by cooking cheesy scallop potatoes, and they tasted AWESOME! Whether it is psychological or not, I found the Dutch oven style of cooking this recipe very rich in flavor! I usually cook this recipe in a 2-quart glass-covered casserole dish but not anymore! From now on, this Dutch oven will be cooking a variety of potato and rice dishes!I was rather shocked to see how easy it was to clean up. Because I oiled the inside of the Dutch oven, as well as its lid, with olive oil, everything washed off easily after soaking both in soupy water for a few minutes. This 2-quart oven is really a very good investment!!!
Fabulous for making 7 inch crusty artesian no kneed bread (pot hold 2 quarts of liquid)
June 14, 2014
This beautiful little cast iron pot is perfect for making 7 inch artesian 'no kneed loaves of bread.' The bread is so crusty and bread so chewy. I make a full 3 cups of flour recipe and divide the dough after first proofing in half and make two small loaves using parchment paper in the cast iron pot. I like have two small loafs rather than one loaf. More crust with two small loafs. I have given these small loaves of artesian bread to neighbors (with the browned parchment paper on and it looks perfect). Using parchment paper I really never need to wash the cast iron Dutch oven. However, if I do need to wash it.. I wash with soap and water and immediately dry it.. then immediately put a bit of canola oil on it to create just a 'hint of shine' covering to protect it from moisture. Amazon's price is less than Old Time Pottery charges. I'll post a picture a bit later. I wish Lodge made a long shape with lid.. so I could make a long loaf shape.
Dutch oven
August 11, 2013
What a great dutch oven! I just don't know how lodge stays in business, when all their cast iron will last several generations! If you're in doubt which size to get, go bigger than you think you need. You'll probably use it!

Four Star Reviews:

10%
Versatile in the kitchen
December 22, 2016
There were some cosmetic nicks and dents. It is not stick proof. It takes more maintenance to clean and maintain by seasoning which is something you don't need to do with steel or teflon for obvious reasons. However, food does taste great and this set is a great price for everything you get. I use it at least once a week. I've made cornbread, naan bread, paella, fried meat, fried plantains, made pancakes, baked chicken with potatoes in the oven, and so much more. So these pieces are very versatile. I recommend it for first time cast iron users and for those on a budget or those who love a great deal
Good quality, long lasting, sturdy pots.
October 27, 2016
These are Lodge pots - what more can I say. Lodge always had good quality. These will last longer than I will.Be sure to follow instructions on use. Buy a cover for the handles - they do get hot. They are heavy, so if your arm strength is low do not buy. Easy to clean and season again. If you like cast iron you will like or love these. Remember some foods can not be cooked in these pots.
LOL They are heavy but they are great! They required a commitment to season them (oil ...
August 8, 2016
I need to start working out again in order to lift these iron pans! LOL They are heavy but they are great! They required a commitment to season them (oil the inside of the pan to prevent rusting and to help with sticking) after every use or they will start to rust a bit. DONT LEAVE WATER SOAKING IN THEM!!
This created a fantastic non stick surface
April 21, 2016
These are not pre seasoned, at least not properly. I tried to use it with just some oil straight out of the box and it did not work. I put the lid/frying pan portion in the oven, coated with oil for about 2 hours on 500 degrees. This created a fantastic non stick surface! I love cooking eggs in it!
Great Cookware For Not So Great Cooks
December 28, 2015
I purchased this set after reading reviews, and I must say it's a great set. I use this with my Camp Chef 2 Burner Camp Stove (See Review under "Camp Cooking Made Easy: Camp Chef 2 Burner Stove"). It's perfect for cooking an assortment of foods; however, if you are cooking some types of meats, ensure the pan is well oiled and hot. If you do not, then the food may stick. I'm still trying to perfect pancakes using this set; my pancakes keep sticking. The great thing about these items are the Pre-seasoned coating and the duel function skillet to lid. Now it's just simply maintaining the product. Clean up was easy afterwards. I suggest not using soap on these items and after use keep it away from moisture. It will rust if you do not keep a light coat of oil on it. I made the mistake on the 3rd night of camping to leave it out over night instead of putting it in my plastic container of kitchen items. The dew settled on it and by the next afternoon I could see little specks of rust starting to form. So you must take care of this product. This product should give me years of camping or in-home cooking enjoyment.Happy CamperRaleigh, NC
Love this set!
January 21, 2013
I purchased this with the 8-inch skillet. I use the lid part a lot to stair fry and to grill. I cooked fish, veggies, burgers, pancake, and more, all turned delicious! For the first use, the food got stuck on the surface, but after that, I haven't had any problem. If you find the food stuck, let the pan cool down a little, then slowly scrape it off. It works for me.My favorite food was fried potatoes. Wash well and cut potatoes with skin on, cook slow with a plenty of oil (but not deep frying amount), season with salt, pepper, and any desired dried herbs... yummy... a big difference compared to frozen french fries!I was scared of using cast iron pans coz I have a glass stove top. So far, I have no problem with a caution. I usually like to shake the skillet when I stair fry, but cast iron pans are too heavy to do so in anyways... This is why I omitted one star ☆.
8%
Worth the trouble
March 4, 2017
A lot of trouble to take care of, but it cooked a very nice pot roast with veggies. I'm glad I bought this, but I won't be using it every day. It's very heavy, especially when its full of food. And I will take the trouble to oil it as instructed to avoid rust.
Great Lodge stability, not a fan of the pre-seasoning
April 4, 2016
I recently purchased this dutch oven since it's the perfect size for baking bread and roasting chickens. I'm a big fan of Lodge, and have a 9" and 12" skillet, both have been going like champs for many years. This pot and lid are Lodge solid, but I'm not a big fan of this "pre-seasoned" treatment. On my 3rd use with this pot (2nd time roasting a chicken, and baked some bread) the coating started coming off the bottom of the inside in flakes. I'm now attempting to get the rest of the coating off the interior so that it will be just "regular seasoned" like my skillets. I prefer not to have weird coating flakes in my food, thankyouverymuch.Other than that, it's peachy.
I would have loved to have the 5 quart
February 16, 2016
Wish it was a bit bigger. I would have loved to have the 5 quart, but when it's full of stuff, I can't lift it. This one is OK, but will not do for many things. Wish they made a 3 or 3-1/2 quart. Think I could handle that one. Love Lodge and cast Iron cookware. Have 1 large, deep skillet I've had for 57 years. It's still in great shape (of course I take care of my cookware of any kind).
Lodge....that should say it all
December 11, 2015
What can you say about a Lodge? Cast iron is great. Minimal clean up, more even cooking, crisps fried items so mutter better, and improves taste. I also use it to help add more iron into my diet since I'm low on it. Lodge lasts forever as long as you care for it properly(never use a dishwasher or soap, always heat to dry any moisture and apply a thin coat of oil on it after cleaning). Lodge is a staple in cast iron. They know what they are doing. I fully expect to pass this down some day. The "pot" part is deep enough for frying items without splashing or popping. The lid is perfect for cornbread. I also love the stovetop to oven part. Less cookware to clean.
very nice dutch oven for big meals
April 25, 2014
the only reason I don't go 5 stars is the thing is bloody heavy! not that it could be anything but, given that it's a big chunk of cast iron...however, I've had to change over from finishing stews in the oven to leaving them on the stove-top because this thing causes my oven rack to bow dangerously under the weight. In it's favor is the fact that performs admirably on the stove top, maintaining the heat without any worry of burning the contents while on the lowest setting. Cleanup was pretty easy as well. I wonder if anyone makes a thick cast-aluminum dutch oven that would perform as well without weighing so much...well, until they do this will be my go-to vessel for stews, curries, and chili.
Nice size
February 15, 2013
It arrived today and I made my favorite south indian tamarind soup in it. I am actually happy with the size and I dont think its very small decent size to cook for 2 or 3 people. I only gave it 4 stars because i saw some black stuff peeling off of the lid. I was thinking of returning however i wiped it off and decided to keep it because the pot was good enough with no problems. I dont have vegetable oil and would like to know if it can be seasoned with any other oil.I read about the benefits of cooking in iron containers. My mom and aunt used to have iron woks to infuse some iron content into the food. I thought i should do that too for my family. best choice nice sized pot absolutely cute.

Three Star Reviews:

3%
Love cast iron cookwhere, but seems to be a flaw in the coating
September 27, 2017
I really love cooking with cast iron, however the fry pan (cover of the cooker) seems to have a very poor baked seasoning on it. It looks like there is a flaw in the baked on seasoning We season after each use, but one area of the pan always sticks. I'll contact Lodge to see if they have suggestions.Other that this issue, the cast iron pans work fine, except for the sticking part of the pan.
Good product
May 11, 2016
It's a good average product, the price was cheap, it comes pre seasoned. This kind of pan demands work on cleaning and maintaining cares, any brand will demand it. It's a good first iron pan to have.
Otherwise a solid product and great quality especially if using for soups and liquids
May 11, 2016
Texture is a bit pronounced, more so than other lodge products. This causes things to stick more frequently unfortunately. Otherwise a solid product and great quality especially if using for soups and liquids. I would never ever attempts eggs of any kind in this Pan just due to the texture.!
Not a smooth bottom.
March 21, 2016
Neither the pan or the lid, which doubles as a frying pan, have a smooth bottom. They have a pebbled finish. I tried to fry eggs in the lid, with poor results. Even with plenty of oil they stuck, and with the rough finish it was impossible to slide a spatula under without scrambling them.
Preseasoned?
December 15, 2014
My son was so excited to get these as a wedding gift, but ... his eggs always stick. He has tried all the many "cures", but I guess there is a difference between old cast iron and the new pre-seasoned. It's just not the same.
Disappointed
July 13, 2014
The deep skillet is fabulous BUT the lid portion has an area about 4" in diameter in the center that gets MUCH hotter than the rest and will burn items and is MOST difficult to clean without soaking and a lot of elbow grease........very disappointed in the lack of versatility of the set
3%
Its great product BUT...
May 12, 2017
Is a great product if you know how to use and properly treat cast iron.Lodge I feel is one of the better brands.Thing is I bought this on the warehouse deals and on the lid it had more damage then I expected.IT is still very functional but I feel I will have more rust issues because of that.
It dissipates heat evenly and the actual pot is a good size for a family of 4 but the lid ...
February 27, 2017
The lid rusted the first time we used it. It dissipates heat evenly and the actual pot is a good size for a family of 4 but the lid was kind of off-putting as it dripped rusty crap into our soup. I re-seasoned with bacon fat and its working OK now, light rusting but not terrible.
Not fully baked.
October 1, 2015
The bottom of the pot is quite coarse, making it difficult to clean. It needs to be ground smooth and it's disappointing that they left this nasty time consuming job up to the end user. Of course you have to season the pot afterwards, so the pre-seasoning is worthless. After you do all of that you do have a nice dutch oven however.
way too much trouble for us
February 17, 2014
we use it almost daily and it is just too much trouble and too stinky to keep re-seasoning it each time you use it. so, I bought a lovely Calphanon dutch oven to use on my induction cooktop and a second Emile Henry dutch oven for my husband's no-knead breads.plus, it is just too heavy and too harsh for our glass top induction cooktop. Once I put something in it I have to call my husband to pick it up to move it or to wash it. that is just not my idea of fun.it has been relegated to the storage room until the next time I have a pile of things to give to charity.
Save your marriage! Buy a plain old UNSEASONED Lodge!
May 10, 2013
Even though I am returning this item, I'm giving it 3 stars because there is nothing truly defective about it. However, the preseasoning is awful. I have had Lodge products for years but this is the first "preseasoned" Dutch oven and I HATE the chemical they used. Gummy, brown, nasty, almost impossible to remove. Basically, their preseasoning is baked on vegetable oil, something you could do yourself if you really wanted to. I don't recommend it. When I got a new CI skillet in the past, I also bought several pounds of bacon. I would do the seasoning in the oven technique and I would then fry all that bacon in the pan, which killed three birds with one stone. 1) I save the bacon grease in the freezer for later use, 2) save 9/10 of the bacon crumbled in the freezer in a Ziploc also for later recipes, AND 3) get to eat the rest of the bacon! The bacon frying helped it tremendously to prevent foods from sticking. Then I'd scrub the whole thing out with water and coarse sea salt, DRY THOROUGHLY, put into the oven, turn oven to 325'. When it reaches temp, turn oven off and let cool completely. Then coat it with olive oil and ONLY olive oil and put it away. This Dutch oven is sticky and tacky to the touch. I've scrubbed with sea salt until my fingers were pruned and then baked it in the oven, which sent some nasty fumes in the house - hubby was threatening divorce! Make your life easier and save your marriage - buy a plain old Lodge.
Poor "Pre-Seasoning" = Rust
August 5, 2012
I wish I could give this pan a better review however, the one I received did not come properly "Pre-Seasoned." I can detect rust underneath which was not cleaned off prior to factory seasoning. Some of the rust is alredy surfacing. I will have to remove the old seasoning and rust and then properly season before actually using it. I have noticed that Lodge is not pre-seasoning their products as well as they used to. The last three items I purchased via AMAZON have the same problem. AMAZON should contact Lodge regarding this continuing trend. I suggest anyone interested in purchasing any of the Lodge line of products to consider the aforementioned first. One reason Lodge pre-seasoned products are higher is becasue they are supposed to be pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use.

Two Star Reviews:

1%
Two Stars
June 30, 2017
still turns food black even after being cured
Mine wasn't seasoned properly.
December 30, 2016
it says it was pre-seasoned. well, my first loaf pretty much glued itself to the pan even with a little cornmeal between the dough and the pan. so after a lot of work cleaning off the stuck pieces, i had to re-season it. Did about five rounds with flax oil, and high heat. now that it's properly seasoned, it works the way it's supposed to. So in conclusion, the one i got wasn't seasoned properly, and i had to do extra work to save it and season it properly.
Two Stars
December 18, 2016
Item arrived with chips and damage but not enough to return the item.
Two Stars
November 10, 2015
Had piting in it and damage to the item when it arrived at my door.
Oddly enough does not compare to my other Lodge cast ...
October 9, 2015
Oddly enough does not compare to my other Lodge cast iron pans. Food sticks to these incredibly fast as the finish is a bit more rigid than my other pans. It will take a lot more "seasoning" than them as well to make fully functional.
Two Stars
September 30, 2015
Not as good as the old ones. The preseason comes off and makes black spots on food.
2%
Smelled heavily of iron and ruined the taste of my food.
June 15, 2017
Had to return it. The iron smell was so strong, and it leached into my food and I could taste the metallic taste. Couldn't get past the smell, so I returned it.
Heavy duty at a reasonable price but ...
September 14, 2016
This is a well made pot, however the metal taste prevails in all dishes we've made no matter what we do and how much we've followed manufacturer instructions and on-line suggestions ... very unfortunate since this is otherwise "for-life" cookware ...
When I opened the box, the rusty smell came ...
June 3, 2016
When I opened the box, the rusty smell came to my face. I detected the rust on the handle so I decided to return it.
Two Stars
February 17, 2016
Was not impressed with the workmanship, I returned this item.
Mine had rust stains
October 12, 2015
Sorry I didn't immediately open and inspect this item! It arrived in the lodge box and since I own other Lodge products which I love and use often I had no reason to think the Dutch oven would be any different. A few days ago I opened the box removed it and was about to wash it when I noticed several swirl like markings inside the bottom. Then I saw two small rust stains. It's too late to return the item so I'm stuck with it. I'm hoping I will be able to re-season the pan and remove the rust. if you properly care for cast iron items they will continue to look as good as new and last for years. However, I think in this case it may have been previously used and returned. My rating is based on my particular experience, although I do accept my blame in not immediately inspecting upon receipt.
Check reviews and think twice
December 10, 2013
False advertising. The following complaints re pre-season are absolutely true. Don't be fooled.Amazon, I depend on you and this time I wish I had read the reviews. I don't know what to do now--- how does one remove the false seasoning (which has and oder when heated) and reseason it. I have used cast iron pans for 20 years and this is a new and annoying problem.

One Star Reviews:

2%
Poorly Seasoned by the Manufacture
October 6, 2017
This item was shipped to me twice because the preseasoning was poorly done near the handles. Becuase of the shipping hassle I decided to keep the second shipment and just reseason it myself. Good product but I would not buy it for the pre-seasoning characteristic, you'll have to re-do it yourself.
One Star
September 30, 2017
Too heavy, has given me carpal tunnel
One Star
April 16, 2017
I received it but it already has damaged. Even new products received after return are also damaged.
item came broken
January 26, 2017
i dont know how this is possible but my cast iron pan came broken the handle was seperate in the box lie it was snapped off..how does cast iron snap?
Came Broken
September 19, 2015
Handle came broke off.
Arrived with a broken handle. Returned never used and ...
September 14, 2015
Arrived with a broken handle. Returned never used and was unable to get a replacement at the same price. Would have preferred an exchange.
4%
One Star
September 21, 2017
Became rusty without any use at all!
One Star
June 6, 2017
It shows rust when you use and have stuff in it have to scrub alot
l got my delivery today and l'm so disappointed! lt has lots of scratches inside and some ...
March 17, 2017
l got my delivery today and l'm so disappointed! lt has lots of scratches inside and some parts are already rusted, pitted and bubbled.This item definitely defective! Return!
Rust Rust And More Rust
October 28, 2016
I am very dissatisfied with this product. It continually has rust in it. I have never had this problem with my cast iron skillet that I have had for years. I regret this purchase because I can not enjoy using it when I have to scrub rust out of it all the time. I do not leave it wet, so there is not apparent reason for this to happen. I guess I should have been clued in when it arrived with rust.
Cracked inside
September 2, 2016
The box was in good condition but the pot was cracked.
One Star
July 15, 2016
Transshipment to China and i find a lot of damage
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Old Price
Old Price
Price
Price
$38.39updated: Mar 18, 2020
$39.90updated: Mar 13, 2020
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Answered Questions
Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
0885135189987
4332539079926
Binding
Binding
Kitchen
Kitchen
Brand
Brand
Lodge
Lodge
Color
Color
Black
Black
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$63.85
$60.00
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Lodge
Lodge
Model
Model
LCC3
L8DOL3
MPN
MPN
LCC3
17L8DOL3
Number of Items
Number of Items
1
1
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
LCC3
17L8DOL3
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Publisher
Publisher
Lodge
Lodge
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Release Date
Release Date
2005-04-20
2004-03-01
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
9.4
9.4
Size
Size
10.25"
5 qt
Studio
Studio
Lodge
Lodge
Warranty
Warranty
Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty
Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty
Weight
Weight
45.9 oz
45.9 oz
Feature
Feature

Pan set includes 3-Qt. Dutch oven and 10.25-inch shallow skillet that doubles as lid

Pre-Seasoned and ready-to-use

Superior heat retention and even cooking

Sturdy handle with hole for hanging when not in use, complemented by helper handle

Made in the USA

Measures 12.563"L x 10.438"W x 6"H (with lid), 12.563"L x 10.375"W x 4.563"H (without lid); lifetime warranty.

Self-basting domed lid preserves moisture; loop handles aid in carrying

Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use

Rugged cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly

5-Quart Dutch oven with cast-iron lid ideal for slow-cooking foods

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