nuovva Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid – Non-Stick Ovenproof, Enamelled Casserole Pot –Oven Safe up to 500° F Sturdy Dutch Oven Cookware – Orange, 6.4-Quart, 28cm –

I have Prime. Ordered Saturday, arrived Sunday, delivered by Amazon. Faultless. Initial impressions were very good. I chose the dark blue 32 cm shallow casserole, and the blue enamelling is quite striking. Having eventually removed the casserole from the packaging - it is very well protected - I gave it a quick wash using a nylon scrubby then immediately set about putting my new cookware to work to make a Lancashire hotpot. I have owned Le Creuset ironware for well over forty years - from the time before it became so ridiculously over priced - and my new casserole more than holds its own when compared alongside in looks. The enamelling seems to be of an equivalent standard, the thickness and weight of the ironware seems to be entirely comparable. Considering the price differential between the two brands, these impressions lead to a very considerable weighting in favour of the Nuovva product. Very impressed. I was slightly surprised to read that the casserole did not need seasoning, but I took the manufacturer at their word. I can now confirm that seasoning is not necessary. Very impressed. Using the casserole on my induction hob, I browned the meat and vegetables in a little dripping, then combined all the ingredients, put the sliced potatoes on the top and transferred the whole thing directly to the top oven. A few hours later, I sat down to a very evenly cooked meal. The casserole kept the food warm long enough for me to return for a second helping of cholesterol laden comfort food. Very impressed. Washing up was very easy, again using a nylon scrubby, the casserole came up clean with very little effort. Very impressed. Two things of which a potential buyer should be aware: 1. Size: This casserole has a large footprint, and the excellently designed handles make it quite a big piece of kitchen-ware. You will need a standard 60cm outside width oven to use this, anything smaller simply will not accommodate. 2. Weight: This is a large piece of cast iron, and as such is fairly hefty in nature. For those people who have not used cast iron cookware before, this will mean that the weight may come as a bit of a surprise. I by no means share the physique of Arnold Schwarzenegger, but I managed to lift it, whilst containing around five or six pounds of food very easily, thanks to the well designed handles. In summary, this casserole is a large, heavy, piece of cast iron cookware, giving every impression of having been manufactured to a very high standard. The enamelling is beautifully executed and the design is very attractive. Food cooks evenly inside of it, and the washing up process is simple. Obviously, I have not been able to test longevity, but all the indications are that this item will continue to be used by whomever buys it from the house clearance sale long after I have croaked. Worth every penny. 100% recommendation.

This is the perfect Dutch Oven for me! Heat is evenly distributed, well worth the unbelievably low price I paid for this cast iron item. Cooks well in oven-I use it for all soups, stews, casseroles, etc. Smooth texture, beautiful (blue) cast iron, very easy to clean, and durable. No scratches or dents!!

I love this pot. It's a beautiful blue colour. It is durable and weighs in at 17 lbs roughly. Great buy.

One thing positive to say about the Dutch Oven is the rich colour. It's stunning, and the pot is heavy. Is it worth it?? No. A few side complaints about this product is the lid is not a snuggle fit, there is a wobble to it. Then I read the instruction booklet and that's when my smile disappeared. In Australia's cooking terms, it seems we cannot go past 200 Celsius. On your page it states 500 Fahrenheit (260 Celsius) well that's a lie to consumers to buy it! It brought it to bake sourdough bread and 200 Celsius is too low of a temp. It also states you can not heat it without nothing in it! Again, to all artisanal bread makers 'STAY AWAY FROM THIS BRAND. IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY' and the shipping price is crazy. You're better off buying yourself a ceramic baking dish.

This is a wonderful and beautiful product at an amazing price. It is an extremelyheavy brazier and the lid doubles the weight, with food it needs a strong hold. I love it although it is difficult to wash safely but cleans easily.