This is an extremely low cost dutch oven for its size. So the old advice of 'pay less, get less' applies here. However, this size is not something that I would use very often, as there are just 2 of us in my household. I think that it will serve me adequately till I die, age 69. I just used it today to make a shrimp & corn chowder and the roux stuck to the bottom of the pot if I didn't continually stir it. However, it was an easy clean up and the heat was pretty well distributed. I let it soak for a while and used a plastic scrubber. I might add that the instructions say to dispose of the silicone pads that are used in shipping. I'm keeping mine to use in storage so that the lid & the rim will be less likely to chip. At the same time as this, I purchased a 7.5 qt Lodge Dutch oven at Walmart. It was a few pounds heavier (not good for my hands) and oval in shape, double the price. I wanted to have some comparison and I chose this oven due to lighter weight, better shape, & lower price. I returned the Lodge.

When this item came up on Sam's Club.com I knew it was just what I had been looking for. A larger pot to boil potatoes for special occasions, for Chili when we all get together for football and family fun nights. A pot to resurrect My Grandmothers Ham hock and bean soup. This pot is just perfect, built extremely well; a more expensive name brand could not work better.

I bought this to make great dishes like chili, potato soup, stews, etc. The only thing I didn't think about was the weight and it is a little heavy for me to pick up and move around on my smooth top stove, but I have managed the issued. Purple is my favorite color. The dishes are so delicious and it can be made in one pot.

The price is what drew me to this piece. I’ve been looking for a Dutch oven and did not want to spend what I was seeing for some. The reviews were excellent so I decided to purchase. I’ve used several times now for bread, soup and hot sausage. Very nice to work with, some food did stick. It is very heavy a very pretty color (red) and I will use often!

I haven't stopped using this Dutch oven since I purchased it. Why pay for an expensive brand hundreds of dollars when this little beauty looks and functions just as well. I have baked bread in it at 450 degrees daily along with cooking soups on a gas burner. It still looks brand new. I got the purple colored one and have received loads of compliments from friends and relatives during the Christmas season. I highly recommend this project.

Have received this Dutch oven and was surprised at how heavy it was . I know that cast iron was heavy but expected it to be of lower quality. I am 73 years old and one of the pleasured I get out of life is cooking so I am very very fussy about my cooking equipment. I live on a minimum amount of SS so it is one of the few enjoyments I can afford. It has made me feel good about this purchase. I would recommend this to anybody. As a matter of fact (depending on how much I can afford it) I think I might purchase one for my daughter's Christmas gift.

Not only a truly beautiful cast iron Dutch oven, but it's . . . well, it's cast iron, so it is perfect for cooking soups, stews, casseroles. It distributes the heat evenly during cooking process, so the food cooks evenly. The cast iron heats quickly, then cools quickly, and the enamel finish makes it so easy to clean. It is a very useful item for the kitchen, and looks good sitting on the shelf. I recommend it to anyone who cooks for a big family or who cooks big batches for freezing.

Always wanted a large soup kettle, finally made the splurge. The dark Navy color with gold knob is just stunning. I have been cooking up soups every week and it is easy in this large pot with plenty of room and non stick. Cooks evenly too. Heavy when washing, but not an issue as the pot is great quality cast iron. Love it!

I bought myself the Tramontina Enameled Cast Iron 6.5 Qt Covered Round Dutch Oven in teal for myself last year. I love it and use it often. It's pretty and functional! I bought one for my mother-in-law last year, and one for my mother this year as Christmas gifts! The only draw back is the weight of the pot. Because it's a 6.5 qt cast iron pot it can be quite heavy to pick up.

This is the largest Dutch oven I own. It cooks everything evenly. It is large enough for an 8 lb roast plus vegetables with space left over. The quality is excellent. The only drawback is the weight. It is just a tad heavy so you’ll need some muscles to move it around especially when full. I would definitely recommend this.