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Lodge Enameled Cast Iron, Side-by-Side

  • Aug 22, 2024
  • Everything you need to know about our two collections of enameled cast iron.

    Lodge proudly offers two lines of Enameled Cast Iron: our history-making collection of USA Enamel™ made on US soil; and our much-loved, imported Essential Enamel, which makes great performing cookware available to everyone. Read on to learn more about what makes these collections different—and why they both have a place on the stovetop.

    USA Enamel™ at a glance

    USA Enamel™ is our new line of American-made enameled cast iron, crafted in South Pittsburg and designed to last for generations. It’s the only colorful line of enameled cast iron made in the United States today, and it’s designed to be handed down for generations.

    The story of USA Enamel
    At Lodge, we promised ourselves we could find a way to design and produce colorful enameled cast iron right here in our hometown of South Pittsburg, TN—just as we have with our seasoned cast iron for over 125 years. The project started as rough sketches, crumpled-up pieces of paper, and a dream to reimagine what a dutch oven can do and mean. Inspired by the heyday of American mid-century product design, the collection takes cues from everything from vintage guitars to classic cars. Every detail is thoughtfully tailored with impeccable style—including rich colors, stainless steel accents, and bold side contours—to bring American ingenuity to all kinds of cooking.

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    Manufactured by skilled American craftspeople in our hometown, each piece of USA Enamel is made to stand out with design that breaks the mold while delivering incredible oven-to-table performance. USA Enamel Dutch Ovens are available in three colors (“Cherry on Top” Red; “Smooth Sailing” Blue; “Cloud Nine” White; “Moonstruck” Grey) and four sizes.

    In 2024, we added new pans to the collection. The USA Enamel Skillet is a kitchen staple with a black satin interior, intuitive handle, and beautifully molded shape. The skillet measures 11 inches and is available in three colors (“Smooth Sailing” Blue; “Cloud Nine” White; “Moonstruck” Grey). Bonus: the USA Enamel skillet is compatible with the same lid as the USA Enamel 6 quart Dutch Oven.

    The USA Enamel Grill Pan is another new addition to the collection, featuring a black satin interior and raised grill lines on the cooking surface. The square pan features our intuitive dual handle design and comes in three colors (“Smooth Sailing” Blue; “Cloud Nine” White; “Moonstruck” Grey).

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    Essential Enamel at a glance

    Essential Enamel is our much-loved, imported line of enameled cast iron. Essential Enamel delivers great performance for value-minded homecooks who have big families to feed, or those simply looking for a starter pot as they learn to cook. Lodge Essential Enamel makes great quality cookware accessible to everyone.

    The story of Essential Enamel
    Bringing enameling to US soil was a dream of ours for generations, and while we worked tirelessly to build this manufacturing capability in Tennessee, we created Essential Enamel: a line of imported, high-performing dutch ovens and casseroles that bring Lodge performance to kitchens everywhere.

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    We regularly rotate and refresh the colors and sizes of Essential Enamel Dutch Ovens and Casseroles on offer, ranging from 1.5 Quarts to 7.5 Quarts.

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