For more than 110 years, Lodge Manufacturing has been perfecting the process of making cast iron cookware. But the process was never complete until countless meals, desserts, soups and stews were prepared to create a treasured black patina. Only then was cast iron "seasoned."

In 2002, the Lodge team developed a proprietary vegetable oil spray system with high temperature gas ovens to season the cookware before it leaves the South Pittsburg foundry. No hassle, no magic, no work—simply an heirloom finish everyone can use right out of the box!

A favorite for cooks of all ages, the looped handles make it easier to move from stovetop to oven. Stews and short ribs come out perfect every time.

Dutch Oven with Loop Handles 7 qt., 12" dia., 4-3/4" depth

Includes cover with self-basting tips on underside--allowing condensing liquid to fall onto food, retaining vitamins and moisture!