Crock-Pot Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 5-Quart

This dutch oven is beautiful and appears to be well made. I haven’t used it yet, but I did wash it (by hand), and it is HEAVY. If you have difficulty lifting or have arthritis, this may not be a practical choice for you. I can only imagine how heavy this will be when filled with food. I had to it set in the sink to wash most of it, since it’s too heavy to hold with one hand. Then after rinsing, I had to set it on the counter while drying it with a towel. Also, the tag says that the handles get hot and to use oven mitts every time while cooking. I would still recommend, depending on what’s functional for your own kitchen needs.