| Lodge Logic Serving Pot with Iron Cover | 
| Brand: Lodge
Buy New: $29.99
as of 3/21/2010 10:43 EDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  30 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8.7 x 3.5
MPN: L2SP3
Model: L2SP3
UPC: 075536360805
EAN: 0075536360805
ASIN: B00008GKDU
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
The one thing that probably discourages more people from purchasing and using cast iron is maintenance. Like carbon steel woks, cast iron cooking pieces require "seasoning." To many this is a mysterious or overly time-consuming process. Even if you treasure fond memories of eggs and pancakes cooked in grandmother's ancient, blackened skillet, you might have no idea how to turn your new pan into such a treasure. Fortunately Lodge has come out with the new Logic line, which has been evenly coated on all surfaces with an electrostatic spray of vegetable oil. Next the cookware is put into an extremely high temperature industrial oven which bakes the coating into the surface. Not only will you be spared the time and effort of seasoning, but also the new piece you buy will look and perform better than if you had seasoned it at home. Just like that heirloom pan you will find that even pineapple upside down cake doesn't stick to this surface. A perfect pot for cooking baked beans, beef stew, or pulled barbeque.
Amazon.com Review
There are lots of fancy cookware materials out there but cast iron still trumps them all with its even heating, heat retention, price, and duration. It's these traits that make Lodge cookware favored by both indoor chefs and campfire cooks alike. The caveat is being able to lift cast iron cookware and, at 8 pounds, this serving pot will give most chefs a workout. The pot measures 8 inches in diameter and 2-7/8 inches deep and comes with a matching 8-inch iron cover. The pot arrives ready to simmer up to 2 quarts of baked beans, soup, or stew and goes right from stovetop to tabletop for serving. While it usually takes years of cooking to burn on the prized finish that makes cast-iron cookware smooth and stick-free, the Logic line of cookware comes pre-seasoned to save you some work. Cast iron pots in this line are coated in a vegetable oil, which is then baked on in a hot industrial oven to obtain that blackened patina and silky surface. Logic cookware has plenty of fans, including the editorial staff at Good Housekeeping, who cited it as one of the best new products of the year at the 2003 Good Buy Awards. --Cristina Vaamonde
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Small cast iron pot for baking bread February 23, 2010
Sarah Blair
I've been bitten by the no-knead bread bug and this small cast iron pot is the perfect size for baking a typical loaf. I do the second rise right in the pot. It's also very handy for making small batches of baked beans, soups, casseroles and stews. Best of all, it fits (snugly) into my large toaster oven, so I can bake bread or prepare a meal for two without heating up the big oven.
I make mostly sourdough whole rye (aka pumpernickel) and yeasted whole wheat bread. The results have been excellent from the start, but I found that, even with the seasoning and a light film of oil, the bread still tended to stick a little on the bottom until I started lining the pot with lightly oiled parchment paper. Also, when I use the toaster oven I have to adjust the rack to the lowest setting in order to get the pot inside with its lid in place. The top and bottom crusts get pretty dark during the final browning with the top off. I keep an eye on it and brush the loaf lightly with oil or butter as soon as I remove it from the pot. That way the crust stays tender. I've never had a failure yet with this method.
Like most people, I'm impressed with the durability and practicality of cast iron and the fact that Lodge apparently still makes these pots domestically is certainly a plus. I started with several cast iron pans - at least 50 years old and still perfect - from my grandmother's kitchen and I have been adding to my collection with Lodge items ever since. They're pretty much all I use at this point. This little pot is the latest addition and it certainly hasn't disappointed.
Great for Artisan No Knead bread! December 15, 2009
DKR, KY (KY)
I cook bread in a 5 quart Lodge dutch oven, and was looking for a smaller pot to bake smaller loaves. I only ordered a couple, because I was concerned it would be too short. This is perfect for a half-loaf -- so I went back and ordered more so that I can fit four at once in my oven, or two beside my 5-qt pot. Love the Lodge quality... and Lodge is an American company, so that's even better.
great iron pot December 11, 2009
Francine Weistrop (New England)
I bought this pot for the sole purpose of being able to bake dark soda bread in it. I knew from past experience that the heavy iron pots hold heat well for baking and the size was perfect for this purpose. Owning it has made me want to bake more often, perhaps corn bread. I think I also will try it for things other than bread. I love the pot; it is not
too heavy to lift even when filled.
Would I buy it again? Absolutely! And I would buy it again from Amazon for their great packaging and quick delivery.
Now if it were just a little deeper... October 23, 2009
K. Robertson
I got this pot to use as a small deep fryer. It's more shallow than I'd like for that purpose. I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's a wonderful pot for stovetop or oven cooking, and I use it to boil my leftover chicken bones for stock.
Very versatile pot - all around great! October 21, 2009
javajunki
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own a lot of cast iron cookware and this is one of my favorites due to the versatility and smart design. Handles are solid and well placed, size it solid but not so heavy as to struggle, lid fits very nicely. Clean-up is carefree. An all around excellent choice for those just getting started with cast iron or anyone searching for a perpetual favorite.
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