Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Shopping Guide
A cast iron
dutch oven is a cooking tool no serious cook should be
without. Make amazing cobblers, stews, casseroles, beans,
and more over a campfire, on a stove top, or at home in your
oven!
Lodge Logic 4-Quart Cast-Iron Camp Dutch Oven - This four quart cast iron dutch oven
is loaded with great features. A thin wire handle
makes removing it from the fire easy with the use of an
oven mitt or glove. It comes seasoned, has legs, a
depth of 3 1/2 inches and diameter of 10 inches.
Also has a lid that will hold hot coals or can be
inverted to use as a griddle.
Bayou Classic Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid and Perforated
Aluminum Basket - This dutch oven by Bayou Classic comes
with an aluminum basket for frying and with a cast iron
lid. The lid is designed perfectly for covering
with coals over a fire. The one shown here is a 16
quart, perfect for making large quanities of food.
Bayou Classic also offers
other sizes including a 20 quart, 12 quart, and 8 1/2
quart. Doesn't come seasoned.
Lodge Logic Dutch Oven with Loop Handles - Available in a five quart and a seven quart
size, this cast iron dutch oven by Lodge Logic is flat
bottomed so it can be used on cooktops and in
ovens. Comes pre-seasoned with vegetable oil and
has a self basting dome lid that is meant to help
preserve moisture. An affordable option, it has two
handles that make removing it from the heat source easy
with the aid of oven mitts. This one will likely be
a better option for at home dutch oven cooking but may
not be the best bet for camping.
Lodge Logic 8 Quart Camp Dutch Oven - If you are planning to cook for a hungry
group while camping, this eight quart dutch oven may be
the best option! Included with this dutch
oven a flanged lid for holding coals. The lid
can be inverted and used as a griddle as well.
Other features include a wire handle for lifting off the
campfire, legs, and is pre-seasoned and ready
to use. It's five inches deep, with a twelve inch
diameter and can be heated safely up to 500 degrees.
Lodge Logic 7-Quart Dutch Oven with Spiral Handle Bail and Iron
Cover - This seven quart cast iron dutch oven's
features include a spiral handle and a lid. It
comes pre seasoned and ready to use with a depth of 4 3/4
inches and a diameter of 12 inches.
Emerilware Cast Iron 6 Quart Dutch Oven - A nice six quart cast iron dutch oven
by Emerilware. Probably best for in home use since
it lacks the legs and wire handle that are ideal for
campfire cooking. This dutch oven has two side
handles and comes with a lid.
Heuck Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven - This dutch oven by Heuck comes
pre-seasoned and ready to use. Measures
approximately 11 1/2 inches by 6 inches deep. It
comes with a lid and is perfect for use on a stovetop or
in an oven.
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