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Question: What is the difference between this 3 qt and the Lodge EC3D43 3 qt, other than almost 3 times the price?
Document: This was a great purchase. I'd been looking into enameled cookware for awhile, but the high cost had put me off for awhile. I finally decided to go with Lodge because of the good reviews and much more reasonable price. I've had this casserole dish for only a week, and I've already used three times! I love the weight of it. It feels substantial and heavy duty.
I've owned this casserole and the matching 3 qt dutch oven for about a year and use them regularly. It's very good quality. The finish is smooth, it heats evenly, washes up easily, and the blue color is really unique. I'd recommend it to anyone. The only thing I'd like is more matching pieces.
The lid made an awful rasping noise too which set my teeth on edge. So back it's going. There is nothing like getting a dose of cheapness to appreciate the goodness. I don't care anymore if LC is overrated or overpriced. I've ordered the 3.5 qt round wide dutch oven which is on sale at 50% off. My review for that will be posted in a few days, as soon as mon tres bon ami Amazon delivers it. Vive La France!
I have also made sauces in this because of the even heat distribution.The only drawback to enamel is that I would not recommend searing which is where the All-Clad Copper Core excels. However at less than 1/3 the price of copper core and much cheaper than Le Creuset I think this is an excellent buy.
I love this pot. I had purchased the 6 qt dutch oven first and it was so great, I went back and bought two of these. I've made great scalloped potatoes with it, fried chicken in it and used it for all kinds of stove to table dishes. It braises well too. Heats up evenly, retains the heat well, looks good and will last forever. Great price too. Like someone else, I bought mine at Wal-Mart and I'm very happy with them.
This pan is great for everyday use, the perfect size and easier to clean than any non-stick pan you could buy. I've used it to roast a perfect chicken in the oven and to make spaghetti sauce on the stovetop and it looks brand-new after just a little soap and water. I also own a large Le Creuset dutch oven and this pan is almost nicer, the enamel is thick and perfect and the lid fits tightly, and it cost one-fifth the price.
Lodge seems confused on the size of this casserole. Their Web site lists it at 3.6 quarts, which a company representative told me over the phone is incorrect. She said it was 3 quarts, as indicated in the Amazon description. Well, when the piece arrived the outside box plainly said 3.6 quarts.
Great quality for the $. Buy this and you will not be disapointed!!! I own a Le Cruset dutch oven and honestly cannot tell the difference between the two in quality. I do actually like the handle on the Lodge better! This is now my go to pan for sauces, one pot meals, and sauteing things. Browns evenly and holds heat well. It's not Le Cruset. But the only place you will feel the difference is in your wallet.
We replaced all of our non-stick cookware with Lodge cast iron and enameled cast iron. This is one of the pieces we purchased and I absolutely love it. I read over 75 reviews on Lodge cookware before I made my purchase and almost every review praised it over Le Cruset and some of the other more expensive enameled cast iron cookware. I am thankful to know I am not having toxins emitted into my food when I cook anymore and the performance of the cookware has been stellar.
You can get a few Lodge pieces for the price of one Le Creuset. Overall, a fantastic value! !
Answer: You may be comparing the casserole to the regular dutch oven. The casserole is wide and shallow. The Dutch oven is deeper. The Dutch oven would be better for a large piece of meat, like a pork shoulder (pork butt). The casserole is great for smaller pieces like chicken thighs. I have both, and use them both.