Merten & Storck 5.3QT Round Dutch Oven Casserole Pot with Lid, European Crafted Enameled Iron Stockpot, Induction & All Cooktops, Braising, Stews, Roasting, Slow Cooking, Sourdough, Aegean Teal

This cast iron Dutch oven cooking pot is actually better than a really expensive and heavy one. There is no reason why I would need or want a $400 pot when I can have this one, which is made in Germany, and of very good quality, and much lighter. Lighter doesn't mean cheaply made; the iron is harder than what other Dutch ovens are made of, and heats up faster. The enamel is thick and fused onto the iron, so it remains sealed from the liquid in the pot. Other Dutch ovens are just coated with enamel, so if it gets a chip or a scratch, it’s usually the beginning of the end, because liquid begins to seep in and separate the enamel from the cast iron. Not so with this pot. There are many cast iron Dutch ovens for sale that are heavy, but are still cheapies made in China, and many of them cost as much as this one. It also has a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The pot is so beautiful, I leave it out on my stovetop so I can look at it. I got the Azure Blue, 5.3 Quarts, a generous size for making quite a large quantity of food (unless you are cooking for a lot of people; then you might want the bigger one). I really love this pot and was so happy to have come across it, finally, after hours of searching online for a good quality Dutch oven at a reasonable price. It looks exactly like in the product photos here, so I didn't see any need to attach photos.

Why didn't I know about this brand sooner? Move over Le Creuset, Merten and Storck is here. The pots are beautiful, they cook perfectly, and they come out clean and shiny. They are also much cheaper than Le Creuset and Staub, etc., but they are every bit as good, and they are also quite a bit lighter, which is a plus. I love them. I recommend them to all my friends and family.

Truly excited to receive my new Merten & Storck Dutch Oven. Everything about this product is thoughtfully crafted. The master carton is bold and stylish. I couldn't wait to open the box. The Red Lava color is rich, bold and lavish. The quality is exceptional. Truly lightweight and easy to use. Made Angel Hair pasta with shrimp, and scallops. Able to sauté garlic without burning or sticking and with very little olive oil. Quick and even heating made the seafood rich with flavor and not overcooked. I able to add 1 pound of cooked angel hair pasta to the pot. Great cooking experience. Served meal right from the pot. Didn't have to transfer to another bowl. The easiest cleanup. I can't wait to make my next meal!

My sis LOVES this special Dutch oven made in Germany!!!! It’s not a heavy beast to lug. It’s made of steel!! FANTASTIC!! BEAUTY meets FUNCTIONALITY!! Thank you so much!

I purchased this used. It looks brand new, with no issues at all. It is excellent quality, heats evenly, and cleans up easily. It's become my favorite pot for soups, stews, and roasts. It heats and cooks like porcelain-coated cast iron, but is much lighter in weight. It still is a heavy well-made pan, just much easier to use. I highly recommend it.

This pot is much lighter than my old one. Easier on my hands and does an awesome job of cooking. Clean up is easy. Size is perfect for large stews. Withstands the dishwasher.

Quality is top notch. And it is relatively lights, which is always a plus

Excellent pot, however, it’s extremely heavy and the first time Are used it, I found it difficult to obtain the right temperature. Now that I have used the pot many, many times, I like it even more. No matter what I cook, I am pleased with the result, and the pot comes outs clean & shiny every time.

I have already bought the shallow version in the green colour. Then decided to buy the blue. It arrived chipped. This is the second time I have order this blue pot before the first one did not arriveb😳. I have not yet used it. The green one is great and easy to clean and evenly cooks the food.

one of my favourite .. lighter and good quality.

So happy with the quality of this Dutch Oven I bought a second one for my son. I have used it on the stove top to slow cook and in the oven for casseroles. It cleans up no problems and I haven't had any stains. It is fantastic for Sourdough bread. In my opinion, better than the heavier cast iron. It heats quicker, only needed to preheat for 15mins instead of 45 mins and it cools down quicker. It heats evenly and holds heat beautifully. And the best thing, it is so light and much easier to store. I kept the box and this makes it so much easier to store and also protects it.

Enamel on this dutch oven is really easy to clean. High quality German cookware

Impatient de pouvoir l'utiliser - mais semble de qualité