Puricon 5.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid, 5.5 QT Deep Round Dutch Oven Pot with Dual Handles -Black

Based on some of the reviews I was a little hesitant to order this Puricon 5.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, but I gritted my teeth and bit the bullet. I guess I was one of the fortunate ones. I received my Dutch Oven in perfect condition and I love it! I realize that Le Creuset is the Crème de la Crème, but their cost for a Dutch Oven that I would use only occasionally is prohibitive. The Puricon Dutch Oven serves my purposes perfectly, is waaaaay more affordable, and the best news...I can lift it. It's really heavy but not so heavy that I cannot manage to cook with it and, more importantly...wash it after I've used it! I pray that I never drop the pan or the lid on my glass stove top...that would not be pretty! The directions state not to clean it in the dishwasher so fortunately, the 5.5 qt size I purchased fits just fine in my manufactured home sink (which is slightly smaller than normal sinks.) The inside of the Dutch Oven cleans up really easily, which was a surprise to me! It's a learning curve to use it on my electric stove, but I'm getting there. And for now...I can feel confident in recommending this Puricon Dutch Oven. If there are any changes to my review...I'll add an edit! So far...two thumbs up!

Wow this is heavy, nice color, good quality great size but very heavy, more than I expected. I think it will last forever, it's really well made.

This is very, very sturdy and can be used for almost anything when cooking. I've used it to steam, boil, fry and everything! It stains easily meaning once you put something in there it takes on that color immediately and it stays there. I made carrots in it when I first used it and that stain is still there but hey, the Dutch is still clean so all good!

Purchased this dutch oven to bake bread and within a day of receipt I used it to bake a sour dough round. Worked beautifully in 500 deg. oven with side handles that work well with gloved hands. Lid has metal knob and oven safe. Interior washed up well after baking without any stains. This dutch oven is constructed of heavy weight cast iron with an enamel finish that appears to be thick and durable. Saved some money purchasing this on Prime Day making this a very good value.

I sent two as gifts. One I was able to see and upon receipt there was a small chip on the edge of the lid so it was returned. The pot is okay but not as finely finished as some of the more expensive ones. I am hoping the other I sent was okay. As far as the pot's usefulness, it's a nice dutch oven, as heavy as they all are, exterior color is a graduated red, and a good size for many uses. I just hope the other arrived unchipped, so if ordered, it's a good idea to check upon arrival. All in all a good pot for the price.

This very sturdy and very well enameled Dutch oven is perfect! I gave it to my father who wanted something to cook bread in the oven with and he still raves about it over 5 months later. Good gift for a good dad :)

great.

I’ve had this a few weeks now. I have used the pot for searing lamb, soups, baking bread, deep frying. I have a glass top stove so I’m gentle with the pot because it’s heavy. I have had no issues so far I’ve seen other complain about. Some food had gotten stuck so since I don’t (or shouldn’t) use abrasive cleaners, I soaked the pot in water that night. I didn’t want to risk seeing what others complained about peeling. Used a sponge and it was good as new. I was worried about the complaints I saw regarding breaking in the oven too: I baked bread (with parchment paper inside) at 450 degrees, 40 min, with preheating the Dutch oven without the lid for 15 min- No issues!I use silicone hand mitts to handle the pot and lid. For storage, since I have the beautiful red colored one, I leave it on the counter. But when I have a full counter then I store it with the other pots/pans etc, but by itself (not stacked like I usually do).