I was so excited to get my Dutch Oven delivered. I knew it was hand wash only, a disadvantage, but too good of a price to pass up. The Use and Care Instructions "recommend seasoning the vessel rim and lid rim where the cast iron is exposed." The instructions do not say the seasoning must be repeated. It also says to "avoid knocking utensils on the cookware", "as this may permanently damage the enamel surface." At least I didn't pay much. I will see how long it lasts.

Can anyone tell me if the black pot is supposed to be really rough feeling on the whole out side of the pot? All the other colors I received was slick and shiny but the black one is dull and ruff feeling on the whole out side please give me feedback. Thanks everyone

I bought this for a gift so I don't know how well it performs. That's why I only rated it 4 stars. However, it's heavy and substantial and seems to be of good quality. The cap is screwed on so you can always tighten it if it becomes loose. My friend really wants a big dutch oven (she loves to cook), and she should be very happy with this. I know the Tramontina brand is well rated (America's Test Kitchen has rated other of their items as being of high quality) so I'm hoping for the best. And you CANNOT beat the price.

My wife has been on my butt for years to get a Dutch Oven like her Mom has. They both love it. They both use it as a covered pot is the oven. Any pot my wife has would do the same job. Her Crock pot will do the same job. She loves the presentation. I do not care. To me it is just another kitchen thing that needs stored the other 350 days a year. However I Love her. She is a great Wife, Mom, Cook, Baker, Domestic Engineer, ect. It is one of her non-romantic Christmas gifts this year. Merry Christmas to you.

Loved the item. I was in a hurry and against my better judgement ran it thru dishwasher. Disaster. Cant tell if exterior finish is ruined or there is an extremely thick hard water film covering exterior that I cant get off. Nothing else in dishwasher had this problem. Really disappointed and confused.

Used one month. Cooks evenly. The enamel is chipping off the pot. Very disappointing.

I like this so much I ordered another one for my daughter.

I had one given to me as a gift and I actually bought another one for my daughter.

Excellent product for a Dutch oven cooker. I purchased 2. Thank you

I love this pot. Cooks great and easy clean-up.