Lodge Logic L6CO3 Camp Dutch Oven, 1-Quart

To understand the handle on the lid you need to know the history of this pot.Lodge used to make a 5" size.They discontinued that size and the prices on auction sites went insane.The president of Lodge claimed they could not be made on their new production equipment. Then my 5" lid went missing.I was on a mission to replace it.I read a post about some unique Lodge products that were only made for Japan.That sent me on a surfing trip to Japanese Dutch Oven sites.I could not read a single character but I found the picture of what I sought a 5" Lodge Dutch Oven.A long and language challenged correspondence followed resulting in me securing my goal.It was a challenge but Lodge had managed to produce 2000 for the Japanese market.This while telling fans and customers in the USA it was impossible.When the fans in the US found out that they had not exactly been told the truth they were not happy.A short time later Lodge announce the 6" model which is easier to cast on their machinery.

It is still too small for a proper handle on the lid so it just has a tab.Many people drill a hole in the tab and add a split ring so that the lid will work with a lid lifter.Fire gloves and fencing pliers also work to handle a hot lid.

I bought this to take on solo camping trips, especially motorcycle camping. I have a larger dutch oven but it just isn't worth bringing when I'm cooking for myself. I also bring it along with my larger oven when camping with others.

It fits my needs perfectly.

I have cooked breads/biscuits, stews, meat, shepherd pie/pot pies, frittata/spanish tortilla, and more over charcoals and even wood fires. I carry a small can of spray oil and use a pair of welding/utility gloves (handy to have along anyway). It is fully capable of baking a tiny but perfectly browned and tasty hamburger-bun sized loaf of bread or just about anything you can do in a larger dutch oven. Cleans up easily (assuming you know how to cook with cast iron). It can also come in handy for heating up sauces or side dishes on the grill or in an oven at home. There is a learning curve with any dutch oven but that's part of the fun.

As far as I know there is simply nothing on the market to compete with this. If you want a small cast iron dutch oven (and don't want to build it yourself) this is your choice. Fortunately it's a viable choice.

I recommend drilling a hole in the lid tab. You can use pliers but it took me less than 5 minutes with a cordless drill. I sized the hole to match a meat flipper I also bring along when camping, but you could also fit it to a tent peg or similar.

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This is my first Amazon review in over 15 years ordering from AMZ.I am very enthusiastic about this product.

This is a great product!If you go camping by yourself, with someone else, with four people this is great!Generally DO cooking assumes that you are cooking for a crowd.This does not.You don't need many coals (hope you have a chimney), and you won't have any leftovers.With a 12" DO and the 1 quart here you can cook an entree and cornbread or a cobbler.First time out (two of us) we cooked stuffed peppers and then while we were eating the peppers, we cooked a jalapeno cheese cornbread.This shouldn't be your first DO purchase (12"/8 quartshould be first) but it should definitely be your second.Criticisms re no hole in the handle are valid.I am still lifting my lid with the pliers on my multitool.I may end up drilling a hole in the tab handle on top, but my sog pliers are fine.

I have cooked cornbread (for five), a cobbler (for five), a mtn man breakfast (for four), and stuffed peppers (three) in this DO.It is great for any small camping trip.

Highly recommended.Plus it is cute.

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The ONLY drawback is there is no hole in the lid for a lid lifter.5 minutes with a cordless drill and a 5/16 bit did that job (cast iron is very soft, but brittle).Other than that, it is perfect for baking for one or two!

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Lodge products never disappoint. This size is fairly new to Lodge but is the perfect size for my husband and I for either a meal or dessert while camping. I love that the cookware comes pre-seasoned. The lid fits nicely and the legs are even and strong; and excellent product.

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