Merten & Storck 7QT Dutch Oven with Lid, Lightweight Enameled Iron, Oven Safe, Metal Utensil Safe, Gray

This is my 2nd Merten and Storck Dutch Oven and I absolutely love it! I am learning to keep my flame lower than for a stainless pot due to the great heat conduction of the cast iron. I opted for the larger 7 Qt after buying the 5 qt previously and honestly didn't think I would use it much but it has been great for making stock using turkey bones and the higher sides help keep things from boiling over on my stove top. Finally, it is very attractive on my stove top and light enough for my senior arms to carry when full of soup or pasta sauce.

My husband bought this after I raved about our 4-quart size. It heats evenly and is non-stick if used correctly. It's attractive and goes from stove to oven to table. It's wonderful for all my creole dishes and then some. The first night I used it, my husband did the dishes and chipped some paint off the handle against our porcelain sink. Now it looks like something I've had for a long time.