Really well made product at a great price over comparable Dutch ovens elsewhere. Good sized bottom surface but still fits on my largest ceramic cooktop burner in the front. Yes it is heavy as all of the larger ones are. I got mine in a purple eggplant color and I am quite happy with how it heats up and maintains heat cooking at a simmer even when I lower the burner temperature. Made a large pot of Bolognese sauce with meatballs in it and it cleaned up pretty easily. Great for stews and slow braising larger roasts with vegetables. Can go into the oven after searing meats or sautéing vegetables for longer braising times. Just keep a level of liquid in it to avoid scorching the bottom.

I would love to say I use this all the time but I had to give it to my daughter; I'm a senior citizen and it was too heavy to lift up and down. Being that you had to be careful how you stored it, I didn't have any place where it couldn't be stacked with other pans. Would have loved it when I was younger.

Love this pot. Wonderful for the holidays and any family gatherings. Prepare lots of food in this 7 quart pot. Cooks beautiful, food umm umm good and easy clean up. Think this may be to big for your family, think again. Once friends and family know your cooking, your house may seems to little as they gather. Good food, family and friends, what’s better.

I have not used the Dutch oven yet. I would like the Customer Care Team that has been providing responses to customer's comments to answer my question, which follows. I'd like to know whether this Dutch oven contains any toxic substances, such as heavy metals like lead or cadmium in the enamel or pigments, especially in certain colors. There are reputable non-governmental websites online, including warnings by the federal government, which warn potential buyers that certain low cost Dutch ovens have contained toxic substances. Therefore, I would like to know what independent testing has been done, specifically, by certified independent labs, to test whether this Dutch oven contains any toxic materials. Also, what assurances does Sam's Club give that these ovens are non-toxic? I'm sure all buyers of this product would like to know the answer to these two questions. Thank you.

I have used this for several cooking methods and have been very pleased. I have been wanting an item that I can use that would go from the cooktop to the oven easily and this did just that! It was a simple clean and the color stayed beautiful. Very happy with this purchase

Gifted the purple version to a family member for Christmas. She loves it. She has been wanting a cast iron Dutch oven for years and couldn’t decide which one to buy. So I made the choice for her. I like that it comes in a variety of colors so everyone can choose their favorite color or the perfect color to match their kitchen.

Just what I wanted, I have wanted a Dutch oven for a while. I found this one on sale on Sams website, and couldn’t be happier. My first meal I cooked came out perfect as well as the following Ones. If you are a cook with stews,breads, and veggies, you will love how well your meals come out.

I purchased one for myself, I did not want to spend tons of money on a big name brand. Love it! Perfect family size. I was given the advice to place the bottom from a coffee can ( large use can opener ) on the burner to keep the bottom from scorching. It worked great and distributes the heat very well. I loved it so much, I ordered my sister one for Christmas!

Didn't buy this for myself, so hard to review. Looks very nice (just a couple small blemishes in the finish that hopefully won't affect its use). Very heavy. I did read comments about oiling the exposed cast iron, so he's done that. Don't think he's used it yet, as it will be a new experience. Need to find a good recipe for him to try with it. I'd get one for myself if I had room to store it without worrying about damaging it.

Bought this for my aunt who didn't have anything like this. She made a pot roast and raved about it. I have two like this and love them both. Heavy pot to withstand long slow cooking imparts awesome flavors. Beautiful and extremely easy to clean up. I this one cleans easier than the LeCreuset I paid $240 for. Great value. Thank you.