Lodge Blacklock Dutch Oven

Meet the Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven.
The perfect size for simmering soups and chilis, serving homemade sides, or baking bread.
But the possibilities are endless!
Reach for this piece to broil, braise, bake, or roast in the oven up to 500℉, and sauté, simmer, or fry on any stovetop.
Plus, you can pop it in the fridge to marinate food and store leftovers.
This imported line of Essential Enamel delivers great performance to value-minded home cooks who are looking for a high-quality piece that can do it all.

FEATURES
Comes with 6 pot protectors to prevent chipping and moisture build-up during storage.
Includes an enameled cast iron lid.
Stainless steel knob and loop handles provide great maneuverability.
Great heat retention for even cooking.
Oven-safe & compatible with all cooktops: electric, gas, induction.
Perfect for kitchen-to-table serving.
Made in China or Vietnam.

QUICK TIPS FOR COOKING
An enameled Dutch oven is one of the most versatile cooking tools you can own!
Use it on the stove and in the oven up to 500˚F, or safely store it in your fridge to marinate food or refrigerate leftovers.
The durable enameled surface can handle acidic and alkaline ingredients like tomatoes, wines, and citrus ingredients.
To start, choose a burner closest to the size of your Dutch oven and preheat with a little oil before adding food.
Don’t preheat an empty Dutch oven on your stovetop—this can cause your cookware to crack or break.
Some bread recipes call for preheating the Dutch oven in the oven.
This is perfectly safe to do since the heat will be more consistently distributed across the entire Dutch oven.
Just like with all of our classic cast iron cookware, enameled cast iron has great heat retention, so there’s no need to cook over a high heat.
Stick to a low to medium heat for best results! This prevents burnt food and stuck-on messes.
As you cook, use wooden, silicone, or nylon utensils to stir, blend, or flip your food. 
This will protect the enamel finish from being scratched during the cooking process.
Bring our Dutch oven to the table for family-style serving!
Just be sure to place your hot cookware over a trivet to protect your table or counter.

CLEANING ENAMELED CAST IRON
To clean our enameled cast iron is simply with warm soapy water.
Allow your enameled piece to cool, then use a gentle dish soap and reach for a scrub brush, scrub cloth, or pan scraper to easily remove food from the cooking surface.
Technically, Lodge enameled cast iron is dishwasher safe, but to best preserve your piece’s finish, we recommend hand washing your cookware.
After you clean, dry your cookware completely before storing.

TO REMOVE SLIGHT STAINS:

1. Follow the steps above to clean your cookware.
2. Rub with a dampened cloth and Lodge Enamel Cleaner or another ceramic cleaner according to direction on the bottle.

FOR PERSISTENT STAINS:
1. Follow the steps above to clean and remove slight stains.
2. Soak the interior of the cookware for 2-3 hours with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of household bleach pet litre of water.
3. To remove stubborn, baked-on food, boil 2 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Boil for a few minutes, then use a pan scraper to loosen the food.