Lodge L12DO3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven With Iron Cover, Pre-Seasoned, 9-Quart, Black

Very sturdy dutch oven that will last a long time. The handle is solid and the coil will keep it cool. I've used this on the BBQ and in the oven to do various dishes. It makes a great jambalaya and deep fryer with the mesh basket thats available. the 9qt size is quite wide to hold large meats or lots of everything else. The lid I think will even fit on the 13.25" skillet and has the self basting spikes to drip any moisture that builds up back onto the food. The weight of the lid also makes a decent seal keeping things from drying out. And of course a great price at Webstaurant.

9 Qt. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

This is the perfect size for my Chuckwagon Stew or my Peach Cobbler! The interior is 12-3/4” x 4-3/4” , which is so perfect for a big batch of slow-cooked goodness! I love the large wire handle. It makes carrying this heavy pot much easier. I love cooking in cast iron, and this Dutch Oven is a perfect addition to my collection!

A great value for a high quality Dutch oven.

I purchased a well used vintage Griswold #8 5 qt. Dutch oven online a few days prior for the same amount plus shipping cost as a baked bean pot. After spending weeks looking for a large #12 9 quart, I just could not justify the $300.00 ebay was getting for the vintage ovens. After reading many reviews for the Lodge ovens and comparing prices I decided to pull the trigger and order one from Walmart, and have it delivered for free. Hey I thought if it doesn't pan out, I will return it. "Flash forward, that is not going to happen".I am beyond pleased by the quality, value, and excellent workmanship of this oven. It is very heavy cast iron (about 12 lbs,) as it should be for proper heat transfer and retention. The lid mates perfectly with the deep smooth inner lip of ... MoreI purchased a well used vintage Griswold #8 5 qt. Dutch oven online a few days prior for the same amount plus shipping cost as a baked bean pot. After spending weeks looking for a large #12 9 quart, I just could not justify the $300.00 ebay was getting for the vintage ovens. After reading many reviews for the Lodge ovens and comparing prices I decided to pull the trigger and order one from Walmart, and have it delivered for free. Hey I thought if it doesn't pan out, I will return it. "Flash forward, that is not going to happen".I am beyond pleased by the quality, value, and excellent workmanship of this oven. It is very heavy cast iron (about 12 lbs,) as it should be for proper heat transfer and retention. The lid mates perfectly with the deep smooth inner lip of the pot. The self basting inner lid is a plus, and the pre-seasoned oven baked finish is perfect. This is not a wax finish as some manufacturers provide, but a true oil baked on finish. The large spring handle centered on the heavy wire bale is a pleasant feature for added comfort when the oven is full. Couple all this with the fact that it is made in the USA by a family owned company for nearly 100 years, and you have the perfect package.Use this beauty on the stovetop, oven, grill, or camping, for the best, easiest, tastiest, healthy, and most durable cooking adventure you will ever experience. My wife and I are in our sixties, and have tried every type of cookware out there, including that stick to it glass Corning Vision Ware back in the early 80's, but have happily added the old cast iron back in the kitchen as of late. We still use our stoneware for some things, but for hearty meals, and an old fashioned tasty breakfast, cast iron cannot be beat. So if your thinking about it, do it, give it the good ole' American try, and you will not be disapointed.Oh, and the beef stew we cooked as the first meal out of this pot was just like mama used to make.Be well,J. Linton

A monster sized dutch oven for a miniature price.

I have been using Lodge brand products for several months now and have found them to be supreme quality for a reasonable price. I had bought the 5 qt dutch oven at my local Walmart, and ever since had been wanting the biggest one (without the legs) I could get to cover the spectrum in size. Most places want at least $80-$100. Amazon and Walmart were the only ones to have it for the astounding price of $59, and of the two only Walmart had them in stock online. What was even more amazing is this 22 pound beast only cost me $3.97 in shipping costs (it would have been free if I had it shipped to my local Walmart!) Diameter is 13 1/4", and it stands 4 3/4" tall. These are outside dimensions. Inside it is about 12 3/4" (approx.) at the top tapering smaller to the bottom a ... MoreI have been using Lodge brand products for several months now and have found them to be supreme quality for a reasonable price. I had bought the 5 qt dutch oven at my local Walmart, and ever since had been wanting the biggest one (without the legs) I could get to cover the spectrum in size. Most places want at least $80-$100. Amazon and Walmart were the only ones to have it for the astounding price of $59, and of the two only Walmart had them in stock online. What was even more amazing is this 22 pound beast only cost me $3.97 in shipping costs (it would have been free if I had it shipped to my local Walmart!) Diameter is 13 1/4", and it stands 4 3/4" tall. These are outside dimensions. Inside it is about 12 3/4" (approx.) at the top tapering smaller to the bottom a bit, and it goes about 4 1/2" tall from inside bottom to lip. The lid, I believe, will fit the Lodge 13 1/4" cast iron skillet (also on my "to-get" list.) So there is yet more utility out of this than just the dutch oven part itself. It has the bail handle (the only option available in the 9 quart "non camp" dutch oven line.As with any Lodge product it comes "pre-seasoned", but what they always fail to really clarify is that to get it into a "non stick" phase it needs more seasoning. The thing is that cast iron that is not shipped pre seasoned is done in a wax (to keep it from rusting) that must then be removed by the purchaser and then a seasoninregimenne started. The Lodge form of seasoning keeps the pans from rusting in transit, and if need be allows instant use. So, as always, season your cast iron (I give at least 3 good coatings before really starting to use them.) There are tons of ways to season cast iron, so I won't bother with those details.If you need a spacious dutch oven, this is your pick. If you are looking only to dabble more in a general sense I would suggest splitting the difference between the 9qt and 5qt by getting the 7qt (also available from Walmart). The 5qt will fit a 5-6 pound chicken for roasting, but would be too small to do a good sized batch of dutch oven cinnamon buns, something the 9qt will do no problem. Thus the 7qt should give you the best of both worlds. In my Lodge dutch ovens I have roasted chickens (wonderful!), made soups and have joined the "dutch oven artesian bread" movement (super wonderful!). No matter what size you choose you can't go wrong with one of these black beauties!

Cast iron to the rescue!

Ordered this because all cast iron I had was smaller and needed a larger one to cook low and slow for several hours. Made a meat sauce that tasted great after 4 hours of cooking. Very happy with it.

I love this huge and versatile dutch oven!

I bought this 9 quart version with no campfire legs because I wanted a huge heavy duty cast iron dutch oven that I could use indoors or outside on the fire. It is perfect. It weighs a ton and it holds a ton. I have used it on the stove, in the oven, in my wood stove, and over the camp fire. Every time I use it I get compliments. People admire it and ask if it is a family heirloom. It has an old time look to it, and it probably will be an heirloom because it is built to last. It came factory seasoned, but I cleaned it and soaked it in oil anyway. It is very quick to develop a tiny bit of surface rust if you miss any spots with the oil or if it stays wet after washing, which is annoying, but all cast iron is like that and it will get better as it ages and gets more ... MoreI bought this 9 quart version with no campfire legs because I wanted a huge heavy duty cast iron dutch oven that I could use indoors or outside on the fire. It is perfect. It weighs a ton and it holds a ton. I have used it on the stove, in the oven, in my wood stove, and over the camp fire. Every time I use it I get compliments. People admire it and ask if it is a family heirloom. It has an old time look to it, and it probably will be an heirloom because it is built to last. It came factory seasoned, but I cleaned it and soaked it in oil anyway. It is very quick to develop a tiny bit of surface rust if you miss any spots with the oil or if it stays wet after washing, which is annoying, but all cast iron is like that and it will get better as it ages and gets more oil baked on. The big handle is comfortable and lets me hang it over the fire. It makes it easier to carry, but it isn't easy to carry as it weighs a ton, especially once it is full of food.

Its like 3 inches high and 20 inches across????

The dimentions on this is so absolutely strange, its nothing like the item shown! I was expecting a classic dutch oven, similar to a pot. Cast iron is all i use and i was needing a larger pot with my family size. This beast was as wide as my ENTIRE STOVE TOP. Its only a few inches tall, abour 3-4 but like 20 inches across, its couldnt be used in anything other than the inside of an oven or over a fire. Was really dissapointed the photos were so misleading. Im not sure how this could be used in a normal house setting. I wanted something taller, not something you would have to cook halfway on TWO BURNERS.

Lodge cast iron pots are the best to cook with

I have a pot like this already. Excellent pot for cooking for large number of people or family. Received pot in two days after ordering. That was awesome. Thanks

Perfect and well made.

This cast iron pan is well made and perfect for what I wanted it for. The 5 qt. was a little heavy and this one is a little lighter (4qt), which is what I wanted. It comes pre-seasoned and the one I received couldn't be better. The lid is heavy and fits the pan perfect. No chips and seasoned well. Very happy with my purchase. I really like the 4 qt. size.

The only cooking pot you I will ever need!

This pot is a beast, and can handle the large amounts of food I love to cook. I wish I had purchased this years ago, it would have saved me from wasting money on many inferior products. This dutch oven is heavy when full of food, so I would get the 5-qt if lifting is an issue for you. However; if you love a good arm work out this is the one, you will have a beautiful looking multi-functional pot that can cook so many varied dishes. KaTom offers a great price, you will never regret it.