Dutch Ovens
Dutch ovens are both a versatile tool and a decorative piece that can complement your kitchen style. These heavy-duty cast iron pots, enameled in a variety of colors, are exceptional for slow-cooking, braising, baking, and even frying, thanks to their excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Whether you're simmering soups, roasting meats, or baking crusty bread, dutch ovens can move from stove top to oven or just look pretty on your counter.
2/12/20251 min read
Luxury: Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte
I prefer Staub to Le-Creuset. Their dark, non-enameled interiors, brown foods better and don't show stains. Additionally, they have an excellent lid design, are beautiful to look at, and come in a beautiful assortment of colors in an array of sizes. I personally love the 4 qt size. I use mine for every week for making sourdough bread as well as large batches of rice. Click through the link and have some fun seeing all the color options.
Essential: Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven
Lodge makes an excellent dutch oven. They run 25% to 35% of the cost of the Staub and also come in a variety of colors. I find that I use my Staub 4 qt more often than my huge 7.5 qt Lodge but, at times, I do need the Lodge for larger recipes like soups and stews in large batches and pot roasts. My recommendation is to get either a 7.5 qt or 6 qt Lodge for $80 to $100 and pick up the 4 qt Staub for around $200 when your budget permits.
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