lodge enameled cast iron 6 qt

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Tramontina 6.5-Qt. Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Crafted from enameled cast iron, the oven produced glossy, deeply flavored Belgian beef stew; fluffy white rice; and crispy French fries in the test kitchen. Its larger capacity (6.5 quarts) and even lower price made it our preferred choice over the Lodge (6 quarts.)

Lodge Enamel-on-Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven
Crafted from enameled cast iron, and like the Tramontina produced glossy, deeply flavored Belgian beef stew; fluffy white rice; and crispy French fries in the test kitchen. But the Tramontina oven's larger capacity (6.5 quarts to the Lodge's 6 quarts) and even lower price made it our preferred choice.

I got that exact pot from Target for around $55 this past December. Love it.

thanks for your input guys. Catman, did the one you saw at sams appear to be of good quality? was the seal between the lid and the pot cast iron to cast iron or enamel to enamel? the reviews for the lodge one are very strong, but of course if I can find a comparable one in the area for a lower price I may go that route.

I have a large cast iron skillet and have been toying with the enameled pot idea for some time. would you consider a good enameled cast iron pot to be essential in your day to day cooking? i am trying to move away from whats left of my starter nonstick set.

Well essential is a bit much.. But It would be great to have for stews and such and would make a good small pot jambalaya.

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But It would be great to have for stews and such and would make a good small pot jambalaya.

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what about for gumbo or red beans? does it makes as good of a roux as a stainless pan or cast iron skillet? i end up making a fair amount of soups and spaghetti sauce so thats what i thought it might be suited for.

last question, since theres no actual seasoning on there i can use dish soap when I'm cleaning it out?

thanks cat