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Enameled Cast Iron, according to cookware reviewers

Only claims about enameled cast iron made by people we have grounds to call cookware reviewers. The unrestricted enameled cast iron evidence is on the enameled cast iron page.

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6 people on record as cookware reviewers make 43 quoted claims about enameled cast iron across 8 sources. Membership is recorded with its own evidence — for a person by the trait they are on record holding, for a community by the source it was said in — and authority is scoped to enameled cast iron rather than to fame.

Which enameled cast iron do cookware reviewers recommend?

Endorsements and objections about enameled cast iron from cookware reviewers, together, strongest evidence first.

Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

2 voices 16 claims 6 objections

0:30 supports Liz speaking on BestReviews Cookware Reviewer
the lodge 6q enameled cast iron Dutch oven is a versatile and durable piece of cookware known for its ability to retain and distribute heat evenly

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

Amazon Basics vs Lodge vs Staub vs Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

all four ovens scored a perfect 10 out of 10 for heat retention and evenness of cooking
the L cruset Lodge and stove have a non-stick enamel finish over the interior and exterior of the pots Amazon does not have enamel but instead is pre-seasoned lay cruset and Lodge each scored Perfect 10 out of 10 however we did notice some veggies sticking to the bottom of both the stove and Amazon dutch ovens while…
2:31 supports Product Reviews Cookware Reviewer
the lodge 6qt enameled cast iron Dutch oven is a budget-friendly choice that doesn't compromise on performance it's perfect for home Cooks seeking a Dutch oven's benefits without the Hefty price tag of Premium Brands

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

Top 3 Dutch Ovens 2024: Staub vs. Le Creuset vs. Lodge Review

Lodge's main advantage is affordability delivering Great Value often below $100 making it accessible for many
this Dutch oven is versatile suitable for various heat sources like stov tops ovens and grills offering flexibility and cooking methods

Lodge enameled cast iron Dutch oven

1 voice 10 claims 4 objections

0:35 supports Uncle Scott speaking on Uncle Scott's Kitchen Beginners earns commission on this
I'm going to give this guy a 90% thumbs up on the pro side.

recommendation Tested it NEW: Lodge USA Enamel Review with cooking & Staub/Le Creuset comparison!

Cites appearance, country of manufacture

Uncle Scott earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “USK currently has affiliate links and/or influencer links with Amazon, Falk, De Buyer, Thermoworks, Breville, Lodge, Smithey and others.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

But I am glad I have one of them in my Battery Deuisine now. They crank out a ton of delicious food. I think they have a nice look and design. They're made in America.
Um, I really like mine. I'm giving it a 90% thumbs up.
1:05 supports Uncle Scott speaking on Uncle Scott's Kitchen Beginners earns commission on this
This lodge is pushing 15 pounds. Holy cow, that is a sturdy piece of cookware.

handling Tested it NEW: Lodge USA Enamel Review with cooking & Staub/Le Creuset comparison!

Cites weight

Uncle Scott earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “USK currently has affiliate links and/or influencer links with Amazon, Falk, De Buyer, Thermoworks, Breville, Lodge, Smithey and others.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

0:35 supports Uncle Scott speaking on Uncle Scott's Kitchen Beginners earns commission on this
First is realworld cooking performance. It has turned out a ton of delicious food and that is the most important factor.

performance Tested it NEW: Lodge USA Enamel Review with cooking & Staub/Le Creuset comparison!

Cites heat retention

Uncle Scott earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “USK currently has affiliate links and/or influencer links with Amazon, Falk, De Buyer, Thermoworks, Breville, Lodge, Smithey and others.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

it is nice to see the Lodge USA made Dutch oven competing nicely with the stove and I think this beef bergen was equally delicious in both.
the oil temperature only dropped down to about 342. So that is not much of a drop in temperature at all. And then of course it rebounded on up.
So there's a lot of heat trapped in that thermal mass of a lodge and I think it did a great job.
It's winter time in Utah at the moment and I've been using these lodges to crank out some shephardd's pies and they've turned out fantastically.

Staub enameled cast iron pan

1 voice 3 claims 1 objection

Le Creuset enameled cast iron skillet

1 voice 2 claims 1 objection

Made In enameled cast iron skillet

1 voice 2 claims 1 objection

2:31 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer paid by this brand
And not surprisingly, cast iron heated the slowest.

performance Tested it Carbon Steel Pans EXPLAINED (What They Don’t Tell You)

Cites heating speed (against)

Prudent Reviews paid by this brand. Stated in the source: “Before I show you that, I want to thank Made In for sponsoring this video.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

The stainless steel pan cooked the pancake fast and evenly, carbon steel heated quickly but one side of the pancake cooked more than the other, and the cast iron pan heated so slowly that the pancake wasn’t close to done when the timer went off.
4:01 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer paid by this brand
After 5 minutes, the surface of the carbon steel pan was 112°F. The stainless steel pan was 123°F, and the cast iron pan was 178°F.

performance Tested it Carbon Steel Pans EXPLAINED (What They Don’t Tell You)

Cites heat retention

Prudent Reviews paid by this brand. Stated in the source: “Before I show you that, I want to thank Made In for sponsoring this video.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

Viking enameled cast iron skillet

1 voice 1 claim no objections from cookware reviewers

What do cookware reviewers say about enameled cast iron in general?

Not a recommendation for a specific product: technique, materials and what to look for in enameled cast iron. Citable on its own terms.

5:32 objects Hannah of America's Test Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts
The enamel coating can sometimes heat and expand and retract at different rates, which can lead to cracking, an issue called crazing.

reliability Tested it Cast Iron vs Enameled Cast Iron: Which is Better? | Gear Heads

Cites crazing (against), non-stick surface (against)

While some manufacturers claim their pans will do this and become more non-stick with use, in our hands-on testing experience, we found that not to be the case.
2:01 supports Hannah of America's Test Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts
Generally being a single piece of metal also makes these skillets very sturdy.

durability Tested it Cast Iron vs Enameled Cast Iron: Which is Better? | Gear Heads

Cites build quality, coating, durability, ease of cleaning, maintenance, rust resistance

These cast iron pans start out like traditional cast iron, but then they're coated in a glass like vitreous glaze that seals the pan from air and moisture that could cause rust
their enamel coating makes enamel cast iron pans virtually maintenance free. You never have to season them and you can soak, use soap and scrub as much as you'd like.
Okay, that is my buying guide for these wonderful lifetime pans.
1:00 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer
Unless you plan to use your Dutch oven over a campfire, get one that's enameled.

recommendation 10 Dutch Oven Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Cites browning visibility

Although I appreciate that a dark interior makes discoloration less noticeable, it's more important to be able to monitor your food's progress. So, if all else is equal, I prefer Dutch ovens with a light interior.

How do enameled cast iron score among cookware reviewers?

Computed only from claims about enameled cast iron by people we have grounds to call cookware reviewers, so the axes answer “according to cookware reviewers” rather than “according to everyone”.

Domain authority

1 recommender, weighted by demonstrated expertise in enameled cast iron. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.

Independent consensus

1 independent voice across 1 source. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.

Long-term ownership

no dated ownership reports yet. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.

Performance

3 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.

Value

no value claims yet. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.

Repairability

no repairability claims yet. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.

Community breadth

all evidence from a single community so far. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.

Recency of evidence

most recent evidence from 2024. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.

Objections raised

3 negative claims, mostly ergonomics and aesthetics. How much complaint is on the record. A high figure means the drawbacks have been stated and quoted, not that the thing is worse.

These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating, because which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. An axis that says no evidence means nobody has spoken about it, not that the answer is low.