- Best Overall: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven.
- Best on a Budget: Crock Pot 5-Quart Dutch Oven.
- Best Classic Design: Le Creuset 5 1/2-Quart Round Dutch Oven.
- Best Splurge: Staub Cast Iron Round Wide 6-Quart Cocotte.
- Prettiest Pot: Martha Stewart Collection Round 6-Quart Dutch Oven.
How does Martha Stewart Dutch oven compare to Le Creuset?
The Martha Stewart dutch oven is noticeably heavier than other comparable brands around a third more than Le Creuset, as a useful comparison. That's not necessarily a bad thing to see in a dutch oven though. The extra heft in the build provides very even heat distribution, and great heat retention too.
What's the ideal size of Dutch oven?
A 5–7 quart Dutch oven is the sweet spot for most home cooks. This size is great for cooking for four people (often with leftovers). Representatives from both Staub and Le Creuset tell us that their most popular size is 5 1/2-quarts, and that's the size most Epi editors have at home, as well.
How do I choose a Dutch oven?
When it comes to choosing the shape of Dutch oven to buy, oval or round, it's all about personal preference—and perhaps the size and shape of your kitchen shelving. Many brands have oval ovens available in different quart capacities than the rounds, so an oval might be the optimal size for you.
What kind of Dutch oven do chefs use?
Several of the chefs we spoke to said they use Dutch ovens from Le Creuset either at home or in their professional kitchens.
What is the most common size Dutch oven?
5 1/2-quarts
What kind of Dutch oven is best?
- Best Rated: Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven.
- Best Enameled Cast Iron: Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven.
- Best Affordable Option: Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Dutch Oven.
- Best Cast Iron: Lodge 5-Quart Dutch Oven.
- Best Ceramic Dutch Oven: Zwilling Spirit.
Is lagostina a good brand?
Lagostina has done a very good job of presenting incredibly high-quality cookware pieces with excellent durability and great aesthetics. Best of all, their cookware lines are quite a bit less expensive than some other top brands.