Review on 5 Quart Red MegaChef Round Enamel Cast Iron Casserole with Lid by Michelle Meyer

I paid $120 for it at Macy's and fell in love with it first. I've had it for a year now and use it all the time, twice a week and sometimes more. Functionally it's great. I love the way he cooks my food. I can't compare as this is the only dutch oven I've ever used. However, the enamel chipped very easily, not only on the outside (which doesn't bother me much) but also on the inside, especially on the bulges covering the inside of the lid. But the grip is worse. It's made out of the "keep cool" plastic used in other more expensive models, but the handle is useless. I have never used my Dutch Oven in an oven over 400 degrees and almost always keep it at 375 degrees. Still, my pen started to feel wobbly. I pulled it up with a screwdriver and immediately fell off - the thread inside completely ripped off. Also, the screw holding the handle is so short it only went into the handle 3mm! No wonder he fell. So I ordered a replacement stainless steel grip from another brand, Le Creuset, for [.], hopefully I can get it working. Overall I would happily spend the extra money on a better quality product like Calphalon. it was sold at the same time because the lid had a handle that was one piece with the lid, if that makes sense. There are no screws, it is impossible to loosen.