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(More customer reviews)I have been looking longingly at enameled cast iron dutch ovens for some time.Thought Le creuset was the only option.At north of $200 for the size I wanted,I could not justify buying one.
Then I saw thatLodge,an American company that makes great cast iron pans,was selling them.This looked interesting! I picked the L Seriesinitially because I liked the more modern shape of it.
When it arrived I noticed the box said "Made in China".At that point,didn't even want to open the box because I was going to send it right back.With all the news reports about lead being found in things from China,I was quite dismayed because I was running under the impression that it was made in America. Nope.Should have studied more.
I fired off an email to the Lodge company asking for assurance that this product was safe. They responded with the following E-mail:
The steps below are taken in an effort to ensure that these items are of
the highest quality possible, and we will continue to monitor all Lodge
enamel cookware very closely.
*Representatives from the upper management level of our Company,
as well as some of our Manufacturing experts travel to China several
times a year to inspect the manufacturing facilities and the process
being used to make sure that our cookware is being produced per our
stringent guidelines.
*A third party American company located in China has been
enlisted to perform random inspections of the Chinese manufacture's
facilities and process.
*We periodically send imported product samples to independent
labs for analysis.
*Porcelain enamel is a glass coating, not lead paint, and is used
for a variety of food related purposes, including cookware, pottery and
grills.Porcelain enamel has proven to be safe and attractive coating
for cookware.
That was enough to satisfy me.Lodge is a good and reputable company.I took it out of the box. Very nice! Well made.cover fits tightly. I think I will enjoy cooking with this for years to come.
About the handle. You might think it's kind of weird or not very functional, Besides being very artistic in appearance it is actually quite functional.I'm very happy with the look and feel of it.
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Product Description:
The "L" Series Dutch Oven is not only excellent for cooking, it is also the ideal vessel to serve meals in.Complimenting the stylish porcelain finish is the graceful "L" shaped stainless steel handle on the lid, providing a generous grip and perfect balance when handling while cooking or when cleaning.It can be used on all stove tops and in ovens, including induction, at temperatures below 500 degrees F.Not to be used in the microwave or on outdoor grills / campfires.Where the lid and pot meet, the visible black edge is a matte enamel undercoat more chip resistant than the primary colors.The white enamel cooking surface is FDA approved. Porcelain enamel eliminates the need to "season" cast iron, creating a non reactive surface perfect for all cooking techniques, as well as marinating, refrigerating or freezing.The corrosion resistant No. 304 stainless steel handle remain cool-touch while cooking on stovetop at moderate heat.4 Qt,apple green
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