New Lodge Dutch Oven

Jym396 · 02-15-2012, 07:30 AM

Greetings Brethren,
I just purchased a 5QT Lodge DO. I'm puzzled by 2 things:
1. The finish, what looks like paint, but I know that can't be, so I assume it is seasoning from the factory. Anyway, there are a few spots that are a little less black than others. Now I'm talking less than a square inch in three spots, one is on the top of the lid. I am thinking this will be fine with proper use and seasoning. Is this normal? All of my other CI is from my Grandmother. (God Bless you Gram)
2. On the underside of the lid there are 'nibs' or 'points'. What is the purpose?

Thanks ahead for any insight/advice.

-Jim

Pappy · 02-15-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jym396

2. On the underside of the lid there are 'nibs' or 'points'. What is the purpose?

I think that is calle dthe Drip Drop Lid. It is self basting. Moisture under the lid collects and drips

Jym396 · 02-15-2012, 09:15 AM

Thanks a bunch there Pappy! Makes sense.

cholloway · 02-15-2012, 09:31 AM

Yeah, just do another seasoning on it and put it to use. In a few years it'll look just like Granny's CI.

Jym396 · 02-15-2012, 09:37 AM

Thanks cholloway, thought so, but the reassurance helps. Kudos!

Rover24 · 02-15-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappy

I think that is calle dthe Drip Drop Lid. It is self basting. Moisture under the lid collects and drips

Yep...Self basting lid. The nubs collect condensation from whatever you are cooking which then drips back onto your food. It helps to keep the liquid from just sliding across the curvature of the pan lid and running down the edges of the Dutch oven.

The seasoning will even out over time as long as you use it and maintain it well.

Jym396 · 02-15-2012, 09:48 AM

Well I'm rollin' over Rover. Now feeling some real comfort from my CI and thee Brethren.

tjus77 · 02-15-2012, 10:29 AM

you do want to wash it completely, they used to come with a little wax film also. The last lodge I bought I heated a little, wash with soap and rinsed, heated to dry. Then started the seasoning process.

02-15-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
Jym396 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-10-11 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New Lodge Dutch Oven Greetings Brethren, I just purchased a 5QT Lodge DO. I'm puzzled by 2 things: 1. The finish, what looks like paint, but I know that can't be, so I assume it is seasoning from the factory. Anyway, there are a few spots that are a little less black than others. Now I'm talking less than a square inch in three spots, one is on the top of the lid. I am thinking this will be fine with proper use and seasoning. Is this normal? All of my other CI is from my Grandmother. (God Bless you Gram) 2. On the underside of the lid there are 'nibs' or 'points'. What is the purpose? Thanks ahead for any insight/advice. -Jim

02-15-2012, 09:31 AM	#4
cholloway is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: Atlanta, GA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, just do another seasoning on it and put it to use. In a few years it'll look just like Granny's CI. __________________ Colin New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished, Modified & Improved) 32 year old Char-Broil 450 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer 2003 Black Weber SS Performer Weber 22.5 OTS converted to OTG with rotisserie & Smokenator Weber SJS & modified stock pot Mini-WSM STOK Island gasser

02-15-2012, 10:29 AM	#8
tjus77 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-19-06 Location: Tomball, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you do want to wash it completely, they used to come with a little wax film also. The last lodge I bought I heated a little, wash with soap and rinsed, heated to dry. Then started the seasoning process. __________________ *Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted!* Lyfe Tyme Smoker Campfire Cookset, Dutch Oven Cooking Table Variety of Cast Iron DO's Char-Griller Gas Grill, Weber Kettle Cajuns make better lovers cause we'll eat ANYTHING.

02-15-2012, 09:15 AM	#3
Jym396 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-10-11 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks a bunch there Pappy! Makes sense.

02-15-2012, 09:37 AM	#5
Jym396 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-10-11 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks cholloway, thought so, but the reassurance helps. Kudos!

02-15-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
Jym396 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-10-11 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well I'm rollin' over Rover. Now feeling some real comfort from my CI and thee Brethren.