Cast iron cookware has been popular for decades because it is inexpensive, conducts heat well and is long lasting. Recently, cooks have been embracing pre-seasoned cast iron as a safe nonstick alternative. Among all the hardworking pre-seasoned cast iron pieces made by Lodge, the 5 qt Double Dutch Oven stands apart. The lid also functions as a 10 ¼ skillet or bake pan that is terrific for cornbread, tartin, frittata and anything that you may start on the stove and finish in the oven. Pot and lid together create the “oven in an oven” system used in Jim Lahey’s no-knead bread technique, and is pictured on the cover of his book, My Bread. Shop around for this one because prices vary from $35 to $55.  

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