Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 16 Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

by Cajun Cookware

Product Features

• Cast iron makes for superior heat retention and even heating of foods

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 31 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000LZ1YIQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,613 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 16 Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven. GL10490E. Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Ovens. The Cajun Cookware Dutch Oven is made of enamel coated cast iron and holds 16 Quarts. Inside diameter of the Cajun Cookware Dutch Oven is 13 7/8 inches. This enamel dutch oven diameter is 14 3/4 inches. Depth 6 3/8 inches. Reddish-orange in color. Cast iron cookware makes for superior heat retention and even heating and cooking of foods

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't sure about this thing, but I'm a huge fan!, January 25, 2009

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Jen C. (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 16 Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I got my first Dutch oven, a respectable 7.5qt model, and I was thrilled at the dishes I was getting out of the thing. We would use the Foodsaver to freeze batches of stew, pasta sauce, etc. We got greedy and decided we needed something larger. $400+ for Le Creuset's 15qt "goose pot" was not going to happen. I had never heard of Cajun Cookware, and I was nervous dropping the money on something that I was convinced was some cheapo no-name item that, at 31 pounds, would be extremely annoying to dispose of. I was also nervous about the diameter of the thing. How would it cook evenly on my normal little residential stove? Long story short, the thing has performed amazingly well. I've made tons of stews, roasts, stocks, etc. in it with great results. No issues with hot spots or uneven cooking. No problems with burning the bottom of soups/stews and leaving the top undercooked. I highly recommend this Dutch oven to anyone who needs/wants to make large batches.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No worries. Mostly., January 30, 2009

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Kalo Alexandra "machine monkey" (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 16 Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I like to make a week or two of lunches and vacuum seal them in Mason jars. This vessel is perfect for cooking HUGE batches of gumbo-type stews. It cooks evenly and simmers like a dream. Overall, when it is sitting on the stovetop, I am in love. With that said, there are one or two issues I need to mention.
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First, the handles are wholly inadequate for something this heavy. Hopefully, you've planned your cooking experience well enough there is little need to move this monster while it is full or hot (and certainly not both!), but even adjusting the pot's position on the stovetop can be an event. Moving it around on my counter while wet and soapy (my sink isn't nearly big enough to hold this and allow repositioning, is yours?) is a bit of a chore. Don't even get me started on lifting the hot lid by the handle to check on the soup. That little loop of iron is way too dinky for a hot 10# lid.
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Second, a couple of minor chips have developed in the enamel since I started using this about a year ago. Not a big deal, considering my eyes were open when I purchased this. I knew it wasn't a La Snooty piece when I saw the price tag. These chips are not even vaguely a big deal to me, but in the interest of full disclosure, I mention them here.
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I took off a star for these issues (actually, just for the handles. The chips truly don't rate a knock). Overall, this is a big, wonderful pot. I also have a Lodge 6-quart Amazon sells for a song. I store the Lodge inside the Cajun. The next time I'm shopping for enameled cookware, I'll shop Cajun first, Lodge second and all the others a hopefully very distant third.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best value I've seen., September 7, 2008

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Real E. Picky (East Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cajun Cookware Dutch Ovens 16 Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

This is a huge, heavy pot. I use it mainly for turkey up to 14#. Season turkey, add 2 cups or so of chicken stock. Place in cold oven and set at 300 degrees. Turn off after 3 hours and let it remain in oven 1 hour. You can't get a more juicy turkey or better flavor. Forget the hard work and basting. Suggest you use a fresh turkey for best flavor, regardless of your cooking method. Dollar for dollar, this giant can't be beat!