This large Dutch oven is a durable and versatile piece of cookware that will last for generations, but the pre-seasoned finish means that it is ready to use right away. With a 7-quart capacity and a cast-iron construction that distributes heat gently and evenly, it is ideal for making soups or stews, or for the slow braising of meat dishes on the stovetop or in the oven. The tight-fitting self-basting lid keeps food moist, and the large cast iron handles make it easy to move the pot even when full.

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Pancakes, eggs, and bacon somehow taste extra hearty when cooked in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Cast iron creates superior heat retention, heats evenly, and loves a campfire, unlike flimsier pans. Fry up a mess of catfish, roast a chicken, or bake an apple crisp in this generous 12-inch pan that features two handles for heavy lifting, and two subtle side lips for pouring. While the skillet comes preseasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations.

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Lodge cast-iron cookware has long been admired for its superior heat retention, but now the company offers another enticement with its Lodge Logic line. Lodge Logic cookware, such as this 5-quart Dutch oven, comes preseasoned with a proprietary vegetable oil formula and is ready for cooking right of the box--unlike traditional Lodge cookware, which needs seasoning in the oven before use. The timesaving process allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the cast-iron surface, maintaining the cookware for generations and creating an attractive heirloom finish.

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Relive the vivid pleasure of childhood camping meals with this 3-quart cast-iron fryer with domed lid. Cast iron creates superior heat retention, heats evenly, and loves a campfire, unlike flimsier pans. Perfect for frying chicken, roasting potatoes, or baking cornbread, this 10-1/4-inch pan features tips on the underside of the lid that allow condensing liquids to drip and moisten the contents. While the skillet comes preseasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use.

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5-quart cast-iron Dutch oven with iron lid for slow-cooking foods

Preseasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use

Cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly

Self-basting iron lid preserves moisture; includes pair of loop handles

Measures 10-1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep; lifetime warranty

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Beautiful enough to bring to the table, yet durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects, this heavy casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving dishes such as choucroute garni and braised lamb shanks. The oval shape handles big cuts of meat and big birds. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop for soups and chili. Made of cast-iron, which is unexcelled for its heat distribution and retention, this French oven cooks foods evenly and gently without hot spots at low temperatures and is suitable for all heat sources.

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There are lots of fancy cookware materials out there but cast iron still trumps them all with its even heating, heat retention, price, and duration. It's these traits that make Lodge cookware favored by both indoor chefs and campfire cooks alike. The caveat is cast-iron cookware's weight and, at 15 pounds, this reversible grill/griddle will give most chefs a workout. It measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches.

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Cook up a scrumptious Mediterranean chicken stir-fry or a classic Mandarin pork and vegetable dish in this Lodge cast-iron wok. The vessel measures a generous 14 inches in diameter and 4-1/2 inches deep--large enough for virtually any family-size recipe. And thanks to its heavy-duty cast-iron construction, it cooks its contents beautifully, spreading the heat evenly throughout the bottom and all the way up the sides. The wok's esteemed heat retention is especially suited to browning meats and frying noodles, as its temperature never wavers.

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