No.8 Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Factory Second

I read and watched reviews on various brands of Dutch ovens, and I have an old Lodge as well as a Maker, both #8. This Field No. 8 Dutch Oven looks great and is surprising much more lightweight than both of them. Also the lid seals well keeping all the moisture inside while cooking (for some reason the Maker has little bosses cast into the lid that raise it slightly allowing moisture to escape, which defeats the cooking process and dries the food out). This is going to become my favorite for sure.

Oh, why did I wait so long to buy this work horse? Its first dish was a low and slow cholent of roasted veggies and Rancho Gordo beans I'd cooked up earlier in week. Then I braised some chicken thighs along with things from my garden. Then it was corn bread for the work week. And Jacob Cattle beans from Maine. Not sure if it was the pot or that I've not had Jacob Cattle beans for too long, but the result was just what I needed. Can't wait to do oso bucco or braised pearl onions. And others in the house have asked if I could try making them wings and donut holes this weekend.