Bayou Classic 8.5-qt Dutch Oven with Steamer Basket , Black best Dutch Ovens
Lodge’s century-old tradition of excellence continues as we marry the benefits of cast iron with the beauty of porcelain enamel. Workhorses in the kitchen and show pieces on the dinner table, our enameled iron will become your go-to cookware. And with Lodge’s pledge to quality, it is sure to be a part of fond memories for many years to come.
The precise castings and tight-fitting lids absorb and retain heat extremely well. The porcelain enamel adds its own benefits too. Clean up is a snap and you can marinate, cook, serve, and store food in these versatile vessels.
Why Use Bayou Classic 8.5-qt Dutch Oven with Steamer Basket , Black ?
- Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended; lifetime warranty.
- Lid fits 11-inch Lodge color skillet; oven-safe to 500-degree F
- 2 Coats of durable porcelain enamel in colorful exterior, cream-colored interior
- Heavy cast iron pot cooks on stovetop or in oven; superbly retains heat
- Lodge color series enameled cast-iron dutch oven; holds 6-quart
- 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
- 5-quart pre-seasoned cast-iron Dutch oven and casserole with skillet cover
- Sturdy, integrated side handles on base and lid for secure transport
- 1-1/2-inch-deep domed lid doubles as a skillet
- Hand washing recommended; oven-safe
- Measures approximately 10-1/4 by 13 by 5-1/2 inches; lifetime warranty
At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire. Skillet may be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction and ceramic-glass top stoves and ovens. When using on glass stove tops, be careful not to slide the cookware around as it's possible to scratch the surface. Seasoned cast iron can also be used on the grill or outdoor fire and coals for camp cooking. Begin heating cookware on low and slowly bring heat up to medium or medium/high. Always remove cookware from the stovetop after cooking.
Bayou Classic 8.5-qt Dutch Oven with Steamer Basket , Black is best for youFeed a houseful of friends by cooking or steaming your main dish in this cast iron Dutch oven, moving it right from stove-top to oven and on to the table. Create a savory supper for a crowd with this rugged pot, which is safe in oven temperatures up to 750 degrees F. This strong cast iron cookware is already seasoned so that you can use it right away. Make enough of your favorite lunch to last all week; this Dutch oven is ideal for making stews, pasta dishes and meat or poultry dishes that require searing on top of the stove before baking. Drain pasta or steam your fresh veggies and shellfish in the handy steamer basket.
