Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5 Qt (Bare / Pre-Seasoned)

Bare cast iron is often overlooked for safety-focused families, but it has a real advantage: there is no enamel coating to leach anything. The entire enamel lead and cadmium question simply does not apply to this pot. What you are trading is convenience -- bare cast iron reacts with acidic foods, needs to be dried immediately, and requires occasional re-seasoning. If your family primarily cooks non-acidic foods and you are comfortable with cast iron care, this is a remarkable deal at $45.