Tramontina Gourmet 6-1/2-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Casserole, Vibrant Red Reviews
Tramontina Gourmet 6-1/2-Quart Cast-Iron Covered Casserole, Vibrant Red Reviews
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An essential item in any kitchen, Tramontina’s Gourmet 6.5 Quart Covered Cassrole in a vibrant red porcelain enamel finish is the perfect vessel for slow cooking soups and stews, braising meats, baking and even frying. The heavy-gauge cast iron vessel provides even heat distribution. The vessel's interior is coated with a light beige smooth porcelain enamel finish, so no seasoning is required and the pan is immediately ready for use.
Technical Details
- 6-1/2-quart covered casserole made of porcelain-enameled cast iron- 2 integrated side handles help ensure safe transport
- Heavy, secure-fitting lid with stay-cool knob keeps in heat, moisture, and nutrients
- Hand wash only; suitable for induction; oven-safe up to 450 degrees F
- Measures 14 by 11-2/7 by 7-4/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty
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By hickincity (USA)
Enamel cast iron dutch ovens can be very pricey. This pot cooks and cleans like a dream for a budget price. The heat retention and distribution is excellent. I am sure the fancy french one cooks no better. Great pot for a good price.
By TL (Huntington Beach, CA USA)
I've used Le Creuset for years, but as my family grew, I wanted to get a larger Dutch Oven. I was hesitant in forking over the money for a 7 qt. Le Creuset, but when I saw the 6.5 qt. Tramontina for a fraction of the cost of the Le Creuset, I figured I couldn't lose especially since there was a Lifetime Warranty. I used this Dutch Oven for everything from braises, stews, to bolognese. My only qualm was that the interior would stain which I expected after reading the little manual...no big deal. I noticed that the enamel interior wasn't as thick as the Le Creuset, but I didn't care as long as I can cook with it. I liked the heft of the pot and its heat retention ability.
The fact that you can't use this pot at a setting higher than medium was ridiculous to me, but I complied so that my warranty would not be voided. I seared my meats in a stainless steel pan and then transferred the meat and deglazed fond into the dutch oven. This was a bit of a pain, but it didn't really bother me that much.
Well, the lack of all the layers of enamel that Le Creuset uses that Tramontina skimps on came to haunt me in what I now regard as an obvious inferior product. The old cliche definitely rings true in this case, "you get what you pay for." After making a pot of beans, I soaked the pot. When I went to hand wash the pot, there were several raised bubbles underneath the layer of enamel. My pot was not chipped on the inside, but there were discolored "veins" that ran on the inside of the pot. These veins were actually cracks that allowed water to get under the thin layer of enamel. This was not cool. This pot is now absolutely useless! I'm afraid of rust problems under the enameled layer and the idea of chunks of enamel cracking into my food is not very appealing.
I contacted Sam's Club and they had someone at Tramontina contact me. They seemed helpful and sent me a return label and promised a replacement after inspecting my dutch oven. I miss having a large Dutch Oven. I'm willing to give the Tramontina another try hoping that maybe my pot just didn't have enough layers of enamel on it and I'm waiting for my replacement pot. If I run into the same problems again, I will write the product off for good and just cough up the $300 for the Le Creuset (which I've owned for 20+ years and have never seen this issue). A year ago, I would have given this product 4/5 stars because of it's excellent value and ability to serve my needs, but with cracks surfacing, I can't recommend this inferior pot.
By Mary Keister (Raleigh, NC)
Dish arrived intact and on time. Bought as a Christmas gift, and you never know how well something this heavy will transport, but it shipped fine. What cheap shipping for such a heavy item...love it!
By Ann C. Carmody
Hello,
I ordered a dutch oven and when it arrived it was damaged.
I returned it.
The refund I got was 15.85.
The item cost 49.95.
I need help with this please and thank you.
Ann Carmody
By Chad W. Ward (Kalamazoo, MI)
I've used this dutch oven 4 times already and it's performed great. This was a recommendation from America's Test Kitchen that has worked out in my favor on performance and price.
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