The Lodge EC6D18 is a 6-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven built for both stovetop cooking and oven use. This versatile cookware piece combines the heat retention of cast iron with a smooth, chip-resistant porcelain enamel finish that resists staining and won't react with your ingredients. Whether you're braising, roasting, simmering, or cooking, this Dutch oven handles everything from the stovetop to the oven at temperatures up to 500°F.
Use it to marinate, refrigerate, cook, and serve without transferring food to another dish. Dual cast-iron loop handles provide a secure grip for safe transport from stovetop to table, while the tightly fitting lid seals in moisture for rich stews, pot roasts, and beans.
Features and Benefits
- Porcelain Enamel Finish: A smooth glass surface bonded to cast iron at high temperatures creates a heat-tolerant, water-resistant cooking surface that minimizes sticking and promotes even caramelization.
- Heat Retention and Distribution: Cast iron provides unparalleled heat retention and even heating throughout both the bottom and sidewalls.
- Versatile Cooking: Broil, braise, bake, roast, sauté, simmer, or fry on any stovetop, including induction cooktops, or use in the oven up to 500°F.
- Dual Cast-Iron Handles: Loop-style handles provide a firm grip when moving the Dutch oven from stove to table.
- Easy Maintenance: Hand wash with warm soapy water and a nylon brush to preserve the enamel; the smooth interior stays bright with minimal effort after heavy use.
- PFOA and PTFE Free: Made with non-toxic materials for safe, health-conscious cooking.
Specifications
- Brand: Lodge
- Model: EC6D18
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Color: Midnight Chrome with off-white interior and black matte rims
- Material: Enameled cast iron with porcelain enamel finish
- Dimensions: 13.25 inches long, 11.6 inches wide, 6 inches tall (10.75 inches diameter, 4.5 inches deep)
- Weight: 13.5 pounds
- Oven Safe: Up to 500°F
- Stovetop Compatible: All stovetops including induction
- Lid: Tightly fitting