Why I buy this one ?
- The large 6 quart size can accommodate pastas, seafood soups, roasts and small chickens
- Strong Cast Iron construction
- The large 6 qt. size can accommodate pastas, seafood soups, roasts and small chickens
- Excellent heat-retention for oven to tabletop use
- Safe for gas, electric and ceramic-top ranges

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What our customer's say!

"Chiped and Stained", As much as I love cooking in this pot and just looking at it because it is really beautiful, the first time I used it the handle chipped even though it was handled carefully. The second time I used it, I made a lentil soup and the bottom of the pot discolored. It did not burn and I used a low flame but it still discolored. I have used Le Creuset Dutch ovens for years with absolutely no problem. I don't think I will purchase any more Mario Batalia Dutch ovens since they seem to be inferior. I am very disappointed because it is really a beautiful looking pot, especially in the Chianti color.
Emileen Hanna

"nekekark", This dutch oven was purchased as a gift. It was highly successful. Both gift-giver and recipient were pleased. Braised shortribs were prepared shortly thereafter, adding further pleasure.
The product came as described with no imperfections. Packaging was quite adequate.

"Batali Cast Iron Pot", I was eager to order this pot because it was an enameled cast iron dutch oven which I did not have. I am sadly disappointed with this product because the enamel has discolored and food sticks to it badly. I don't expect it to perform as a non-stick pan, but after chicken has browned in it it's suppose to release after developing a crust. No such luck. I feel I should have saved my money and paid a little more for a Le Creuset. I used to have one and did not experience the same problems I have with the Batali pot. I would not recommend this pot to anyone of my friends.

"Great Roasting Pot, too!", This pot is great for stews, braising and for no-knead bread, but it's also great for roasting dishes, too. A 10.25 inch round cake rack works as a roasting rack and fits inside to keep your chicken from sitting in it's own grease. The basting tips in the lid keep the juices in. You'll love this pot...it's so stylish and easy to clean. I use the Mario Batali 4 quart just as often. Yes, I also have many LeCreuset pieces, but I think the MB pieces were well designed not to compete too much with LeCreuset.

"Great for Oven Roasting too!", This pot is great for stews, braising and for no-knead bread, but it's also great for roasting dishes, too. A 10.25 inch round cake rack works as a roasting rack and fits inside to keep your chicken from sitting in it's own grease. You'll love this pot...it's so stylish and easy to clean. I use the Mario Batali 4 quart just as often. Yes, I also have many LeCreuset pieces, but I think the MB pieces were well designed not to compete too much with LeCreuset.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"****MY FAVORITE POT****", I had bought this dutch oven in the expresso brown about a year ago and loved it so much that when I recently saw the same pot in the new Chianti Color in the warehouse deal for $49.00 I decided to buy another one!...This pot makes the best soups and stews..also this week I made a pot roast that was out of this world. The Self basting lid is wonderful though the pot and lid is very very heavy...for the price your not going to get a better pot!
Thanks Amazon for another great deal!

"Basic concept is novel, but poor design prevails", I have owned this pot for almost 4 months. I am the one who posted pictures of the lid. This pot has performed wonders for me and has been the reason I have been able to serve up some absolutely delicious dinners. I read most of the reviews here before purchasing the pot, and decided I could live with some of the issues people were complaining about. So when I received my pot, I did notice a few small places that were pitted in the finish. Mine were in the bottom of the pot. They were very small though, and remain so. (Although, since the cast iron is exposed, or almost exposed, in these areas that appear to have been tiny bubbles that arose during the finishing process, I suspect they will get bigger as moisture gets under the enamel in these areas.)

Eager to put it to work, I brushed off the small pits as something I could live with. And also, I wasn't eager to pay what Le Creuset was asking for their pots, so I thought this was a smart purchase because I was getting the most bang for my dollar.

Since I have owned the pot (4 months remember), I have used extreme care not to set it down hard, not to let it bang into a counter or oven, to use extreme care when hand-washing it and to store it in a safe place. Shortly after I had cooked with it a few times, the enamel on one of the self-basting bumps was gone (assuming somebody probably ate it in a piece of their roast). Not long after that, another bump was missing its enamel. And, so now there are about 8 or so bumps that are missing enamel and some have started to show signs of rust.

Here's my conclusion, I think the principal of cooking with an enamel-covered cast iron pot is terrific. There probably are numerous variances between what makes a quality pot and what doesn't. Far more than I am aware of, particularly since I am no expert. However, I think the inside lid of this pot is similar to any painted surface. A flat surface more easily holds paint than a textured surface. That being said, I may have been asking for TOO much for my money when I bought this pot, because I thought I was getting an added bonus by buying one that was also "self-basting". Turns out, a plain pot would have probably lasted longer. At the rate this lid is losing its enamel, I probably have another year of use before I pitch it. Cast iron pots are supposed to last a lifetime. Adding enamel isn't supposed to make them disposable. I can see where adding enamel would pose some issues, but this pot is just poorly designed. Using Mario's name, and the lure of "self-basting" are just the manufacturer's attempt at product differentiation. It really doesn't benefit the consumer.

Additionally, I read another review that complained about the pot staining on the bottom. The same thing happened with me. I braised a roast and cooked it in the oven a few times. Had a miraculous roast as a result, but the brown staining in the bottom of the pot is impossible to get out.

I recommend getting a plain enamel-covered cast iron pot. In principal, they do perform miracles with meat. Just don't get one with any fancy bells or whistles like this one. In the end, for what I end up paying to replace this one, I could have bought a Le Creuset.



"Mario's pot rules!!!", Best dang pot I have ever used in my whole life. Inexpensive, heavy, qualilty and easy to clean. Don't buy a higher priced unit, this one will do the job quite well.

"A great pot!", This is my first piece of enameled cast iron cookware. I am extremely pleased and satisified with it. Purchased it from Amazon Warehouse. It is in perfect condition with no chipping of the enamel, no dings or dents. Used it for the first time yesterday, both on top of stove and in the oven. Made beef stew. The pot cleaned up in a snap with just soaking for a short while in hot water and dish soap. Love it. Yes, it is a bit heavy all by itself, but that is the nature of cast iron. If you have a smooth top range, as I do, be sure to lift the pot and not scoot it across the burners. Additionally, the handles on this pot DO conduct heat, so you will always need to use pot holders when cooking in it.

"More than expected", I absolutely love the Mario Batali 6 quart pot I got for my birthday. it is everything I want in a dutch oven. I am looking forward to getting more of his cookware.

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