Question 1

Is it made in the USA

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are made overseas, not in the USA. I've had my pan for 7 years now...and it's used weekly, and more often in the winter months. I was a bit disappointed when it came and I realized it wasn't made in the USA but decided to give it a chance. After 7 years of hard use I can honestly say it's the best pot I have ever owned! It's discolored a bit, not surprising with the amount of use it gets and all the soups stews and roasts I make in it throughout each year. But that hasn't affected the pot at all. It is just a good as it was when I first bought it. I'm going to try the 1 cup baking soda and 4 cups water trick  (boil 5 min let sit with the lid on for 2 hours) that I read about in one of the other questions to see if it will return to it's original beige coloring, but even if it doesn't, it's still going to be my "go to" pot for everything I can use a dutch oven for :-) I highly recommend this pot, even though it's not made in the USA!

Question 2

Flat bottom suitable for glass top range?????

Accepted Answer

It's too heavy and will scratch it. It's a shame that glass top ranges even exist. They don't conduct heat well, hold on to heat far too long after it is turned off, and of course, you need perfectly flat cookware which is usually the crappy teflon stuff rather than cast iron and stainless. The only advantage of them is that they are really easy to clean.

Question 3

One person mentioned that you shouldn't heat when empty, but I want to bake bread, and it needs to be hot first. Will this damage it?

Accepted Answer

Apparently artisan bread bakers are heating it empty without problem, but Lodge says fill it halfway with water, preheat, then dump the water out before baking - I don't know it that works for all, but it gets it to 212F (100C) and if you need a higher temp, perhaps do that first then dump the water out to minimize the time it's been empty before it reaches your temp.Google/search "lodge dutch oven bake bread" and look for the link to "Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven" at the artisanbreadinfive site.  The points I mention above are in the comments.

Question 4

Is this seasoned?

Accepted Answer

The interior of the pot is ceramic.   It's not possible to season it.  Seasoning is only for cast iron that is not covered with ceramic.  The only thing you must pay attention to is: wash it well.  And don't chip it --- which is not easily done.  OK?

Manufacturer	ロッジ(Lodge)
Part number	EC6D33
Item Weight	6.13 Kilograms
Product Dimensions	27.76 x 27.76 x 18.57 cm; 6.13 kg
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	33 x 29.2 x 14.9 cm
Color	blue
Style	Compatible cookers: Stove, induction cooker, and oven heat resistance: 482°F (240°C)
Finish	Knob
Material	other
Pattern	5.7L
Item Shape	Round
Volume	5.6 Liters
Number Of Pieces	1
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Dimensions LxWxH	27.8 x 27.8 x 18.6 cm

ロッジ(Lodge) エナメルエナメルダッチオーブンブルー 5.7L EC6D33

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