Comments on: The Tramontina Dutch Oven Story

By: Jen S.

Jen S. — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:22:43 +0000

I was thrilled to find the red Tramontina for $39 shipped at Amazon (the black one was $70!). It arrived this morning (Friday, and I ordered it on Wednesday) and I plan to use it for goulash tonight. So far, I am impressed, it appears to be very well-made. I like the lifetime warranty (so many things don’t come with those anymore!) and the simple yet important care instructions that came with it. It is flawless in appearance, no chips, etc. and I think I’m really going to enjoy using this. Will report back after cooking in it! Can someone share the no knead bread recipe?

By: Jeanette Hauser

Jeanette Hauser — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:58:07 +0000

BTW, here’s the link for that pork with green chile recipe, if anyone is interested.

http://anythinggoesgourmet.com/571/pork-with-green-chile-in-the-le-creuset/

By: Jeanette Hauser

Jeanette Hauser — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:56:37 +0000

Tramontina now on sale at Tuesday morning in the green color. I've tried it and for the price, it's fine. I don't bake bread, so it may be well suited for that purpose; however, for stove top braising or in oven slow cooking, it doesn't produce the same results as my Le Crueset. I've used both side by side cooking pork with green chile for a large for a large crowd and the results were different. The tramontina seemed to make the pork soft, in a mushy kind of way. Maybe overcooked? I'm not sure, but I'll stick with my Le Creuset.

By: Mike Owens

Mike Owens — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:33:37 +0000

Six of our family members put in a group order for 10 of the Tramontina Dutch ovens, and picked them up at the store 28 days ago. 8 of the 10 we bought have failed in the last 28 days. The application of the ceramic material on the cast iron is very mottled looking, and the thickness ob the inside bottom of the pot is VERY thin in spots. All the failures resulted in a very loud pop and the ceramic material went flying all over the inside of the dutch oven. This happened while using the room temp dutch oven to brown meat prior to going in the oven. This happened in six different kitchens, and only on med high heat.
I think the product had purchase orders ramped up so quickly, that their production facility can’t keep up, resulting in an inferior exterior finish.
We all got refunds, and are biting the bullet and buying Le Crouset dutch ovens, although only one apiece. I’ve had my Le Crouset for thirty years and it is like new.

By: ladybug

ladybug — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:49:17 +0000

The Member’s Mark 6.5 qt round dutch oven sold at Sam’s Club for about $38.00 is made by Tramontina. I bought mine there after Walmart was sold out and I love it – lid fits tightly, no chips, no complaints!

By: Mike Showalter

Mike Showalter — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:35:35 +0000

Boeuf Bourguignon is something we’ve been meaning to try, but haven’t yet. Did you use Julia Child’s recipe?

By: WaydeG

WaydeG — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:07:37 +0000

I came across this later than most due in large part to the fact our purchase was prompted by the movie Julie and Julia. My 14 year old daughter expressed an interest in cooking and we found the Lodge locally ($65) and the Tramontina on the site to store option at WalMart for $35. So far, the Lodge has performed as expected with no disappointments. We cooked our first Boeuf Bourguignon in the Lodge and it came out perfect. While the $35 price tag for the Tramontina is hard to pass up, if it doesn’t perform as a true French oven should, then it’s a waste of money. Can you ever have too many good French ovens?
On a side note – I’ve always been passionate about cooking and purchased Mastering the Art of French Cooking for my daughter. It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect with her.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:00:19 +0000

I, too, just purchased a red one from Walmart for $35.00 (shipped to my home for $6.97). Seeing some of the other comments about rec’ing chipped bodies and/or ill fitting lids, I’m wondering if the great price of $35.00 (apparently for red only) may indicate that what I’ll receive is one of the damaged returns!! It will not be such a great price if I have to return it to the store and wait for a replacement. Even so,

Like everyone else, I am a huge fan of ATK & Cook’s and can’t wait to try their chicken caccitore.

By: Mike Showalter

Mike Showalter — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:24:48 +0000

That’s a great price! I should pick up 2 or 3 and have them on hand for when they’r e out of stock. I can sell them on my site!

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:07:05 +0000

I just picked up my second one from site-to store at Walmart. I, too, got one for $35. I think it was because I ordered all the tri-ply set and it asked me if I wanted to “complete my bundle”. Anyway, this is the second one that I have received with chips in it. I went to order my 3rd replacement and now it is out-of-stock.