Q: I have been wanting to get a Dutch oven for a while but due to our budget, my boyfriend suggested stopping into Ross for a peek. I was so excited to find this Red Cherry porcelain enamel cast iron 5.75qt casserole by Berndes for $35.
As soon as I got it home, I searched The Kitchn for any reviews, then Googled it. I could not find anything about Berndes’ cast iron products, only the cast aluminum. Also, I noticed that some cast iron is exposed on the rim of the pot as well as the lid and that the lid does not sit flush on the pot. The box reads, “Designed in Germany. Made in China.”
My question is: Should I return this Dutch oven to the store and save up for a Le Creuset or Emile Henry?
Sent by Yasmine