Customer Reviews

Visions Corning 5.3 Quart Dutch Oven with Lid, Amber

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I have had Visions cookware for about 17 years I guess. One of them has broken, but I loved them for all the years I've had them. They are great on gas stoves. They are great on electric stoves. I caution you to use low heat levels. High liquid items are no trouble. Baking is no trouble. If I burned something in one of them, I used a metal spatula to gently and carefully remove most of the charred crud, and then some cleanser or SOS to make them look like new again. I am looking to replace my beloved and well used 5 quart that had a coffee cup tossed into it by one of the kiddies :). I really like this cookware.

A L L....V I S I O N S....Cookware is perfect! I have
often thought that if I ever achieved all my dreams,
and became a millionaire, (or even a billionaire or a
trillionaire!), I would STILL want to cook, and would
STILL want ONLY "Visions", (or Pyrex, or Corelle, or
other glass or glass/ceramic cookare), to cook with.
This type of cookware is easy to clean, keeps correct
temperature, HAS NO HOT SPOTS, (which can ruin most
otherwise wonderful stainless-steel cookware), looks
quite beautiful, and just has an instinctive "feel"to
it that says, "pefect cookware".

"Visions" cookware is at the top of this list,
because one can see through it...all through it...and
not just from a glass top. This is very convenient
if one wants to do something else, and glance up, once
every few minutes, to see if the cooking is done.

True, "Visions" does burn...and burn very easily.
However, one can easily avoid this problem by putting
the stove on to a very low heat, while one is away.
Or buying a timer with a loud ring. With all the ad-
vantages that Visions, (and other glass or glass/cer-
amic) cookware affords, this precaution is a very
small bother. I myself have burnt three wonderful
Visions pots....yet I am buying more, and vowing to
be more careful!!!! (UPDATE....AND TIP! Yes, I've
burnt yet another wonderful Visions pot....but THIS
time, I decided to WAIT until the pot was COMPLETELY
COOL, before I tried to wash the burnt part off. IT
WORKED LIKE A CHARM! So, my (additional) advice now
is....if all else fails, and you forget to time your-
self or put on a lower light, and the pot burns
anyway.....take the pot off the heat, and WAIT AT
LEAST 2 HOURS -- before washing in warm, soapy water. I then used Bon-Ami Cleanser....strong, but never
scratches. I suppose any dishwashing liquid will
work though. Just be sure to WAIT those two hours!

"Visions" and "Corningware" are now being made in
very limited quantities. I hope that they can again
be made in far greater quantities....new generations
are always being born, and the cooks amongst them
will always want the best. No matter what the price,
(and there are so many more expensive brands of pots
around...such as Calophan)....Visions will always be
the best, as far as I'm concerned. The best for
health, and value, and beauty, and convenience, (that
ability to judge what's cooking from a distance.)
"Perfection" is a term to use rarely, if ever. But
"Perfection" in cookware, and serving eqipment is
what Corningware and Visions is. I hope they keep
making it -- and in larger and larger quantities --
forever!

P.S.: I see that this item has been reduced in
price from $120 to $79! At this price, it surely is
a bargain! If you are looking for a large stock or
cooking pot, this, in my opinion, is the one to buy!

I have a new GE Advantium 120 microwave oven and needed a large pot with a glass lid to cook stews, soups,etc. I received my order very promptly and it was in perfect shape! I had had some Visions pots some time ago and really liked them so I was so glad to find the 5qt. pot that I needed on Amazon.

I have several Vision pots, including this one, and am purchasing more. Great for soups, boiling water, cooking in general. I am careful, and never use it on high heat. The primary reason I bought this, is because it is the healthiest cookware to cook on. No leeching! Stainless steel pots will leech out Nickel, and esp if scratched. I do not cook with non stick pans, because of the chemical and harmful fumes it creates. Not to mention that once it scratches, and it starts to flake, you are consuming that.
Visions is perfect for me. I haven't had any cracks or breaks, and have been careful with it. It is hard to find to purchase though. Cannot find it in stores here.

I have owned the large dutch oven for many years. I love it. I use it to make jelly and jam in the summer and other cooking in fall in winter. It can burn on the bottom easy, but those of us who own one learn very quick to "just turn the heat down" high heat with glass cook wear is not necessary. Vision ware cleans up quick and very easy, in fact easier than any other pot(s) I have ever owned. Recently my husband broke my large pot and so I began the search for a new one and was I in for a shock (two in fact). The first shock was that they are so hard to find (impossible without the web) and the second was the cost. Apparently I had owned my old one since the dawn of time. However, I would rather pay dearly for the visions dutch oven than buy something cheaper that just won't do.

The best thing about this pseudo Dutch Oven is that it is clear. But the drawbacks of all Visions cookware is that the bottom will burn very easily and quickly. There's really no point to own this piece.

It would be pointless to buy this pot. If you already own it, then it is best for mixing batter without splashing over the rim and cooking pasta. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this product unless you have medical needs. I got this a long time ago in a big box of different sized pots and haven't broken them yet which has saved me from buying expensive "must-have" metal pots but this dutch oven is kind of terrible.

Never used. Need to know if I can use directly on an electric stove.