Dutch Oven reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 283 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Dutch Oven brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Sourdough, r/Cooking, r/cookware, r/Breadit, r/AskCulinary. Top-rated brands include Lodge (4.5/5), Le Creuset (4.7/5), Staub (4.6/5).
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Reviews283
Subreddits18
Posts47
Brands53
Products62
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#1
Lodge
4.5
(109)
"Lodge Double Dutch. They flip over so you bake on what would be the lid."
"For bread, I'd recommend a Lodge cast iron Dutch Oven. They aren’t just cheaper than the enameled ones, they work better."
"Plain lodge. Get one for like $39, use it for 40 years and never look back."
"Lodge makes a solid product. Love my dutch oven for bread and all the soups, sauces, stews etc."
"I use a Lodge Double Dutch Oven 5qt from Amazon. It's economical and very versatile."
"Love my Le Creuset, but my go to is a pair of regular Lodge cast iron Dutch ovens for bread... they'll out live us all."
"I also love that they're inexpensive so I was able to buy 2 of them and can bake 2 loaves at once."
"I currently use a Lodge 3.2qt Combo Cooker. I like that you use the “lid” as the base, so you don’t risk burning yourself when placing your dough."
"I personally have a 7.5-quart Lodge and definitely recommend something that size."
"Def. Lodge."
#2
Le Creuset
4.7
(49)
"Le Creuset as it embodies the pay once buy once mentality."
"I have 2 Le Creuset Dutch ovens, and they are amazing, I absolutely love them and have found them worth every penny."
"The Le Creuset will have more even heating, a cooler handle, and better heat retention plus that great warranty."
"We still use a Le Creuset Dutch oven my mom bought 25 years ago. Still works like a charm."
"Le Creuset will outlast you."
"30 years ago I bought my wife a Creuset Dutch oven for Christmas and got the dirtiest look lol."
"That thing will last the rest of your life and can be passed down to your children if it’s well taken care of."
"After that, I got a Le Creuset Dutch oven for Christmas nearly 10 years ago and it is still just as beautiful as the day I received it."
"They’re great, once you realize how versatile it is it will be your favorite cooking vessel."
"I got a Le Creuset dutch oven (flame!) as a gift 35 years ago. Unbelievable amount of use over the years."
#3
Staub
4.6
(25)
"Personally, I’d get a Staub, a Lodge - something without the white enamel coating on the inside."
"My Staub is my favorite dish. I love it so much."
"I have a staub and it’s amazing, it’s worth the price."
"I've got myself a 4qt Staub."
"Staub is enamel on the inside. It can be soaked overnight! I even put mine in the dishwasher."
"Staub. Hands down. The surface is black, and slightly pebbled. Hands down the best enameled cast iron."
"I generally prefer Staub for three reasons. The lid knobs are always metal / oven safe, the lid seals a bit better, and it's much easier to find on a large discount."
"French made product, beautiful finishes, basting lid, super heavy duty."
"I compared both and liked the ones from Staub more, they’re heavier (which is better for keeping in the heat) and in my impression the quality was a bit better."
"I highly recommend getting one from Staub. It’s a French company specialized in cast iron cookware."
#4
Challenger
4.3
(11)
"Challenger is probably the best one, but there's plenty of cheaper versions."
"The Challenger Bread Pan is where it’s at!!"
"I'd go with Challenger. Best bread oven ever."
"I got a Challenger bread pan for Christmas from my husband."
"I have a friend who swears by the ‘challenger bread pan’."
"I have the 'Challenger' as well but you can purchase the cheapest 6-8 Qt dutch oven you can find."
"I like that I don’t have to reach into a pot to place the dough or to fish out a baked loaf."
"Check out the Challenger if you've got the dough."
"Its main benefit is heat-related ergonomics."
"I really like it and it's a great size."
#5
Dutch Oven
4.3
(9)
"Honestly, any Dutch oven will do."
"The 5.5qt Dutch oven is super popular for a reason. I just got one and it's perfect!"
"This is the best. Does the job. Can’t beat the price."
"I have a scratched up Kirkland that I picked out of my neighbours garbage and it works awesome."
"Concord, All Clad, Zwilling, WMF - usually the stainless version seems to be oval shape - but they still works great - happy hunting"
"Martha Stewart brand"
"I have a LeCrueset but I got the bread bowl attachment for my KitchenAid mixer and am really loving that it goes from mixing to proofing to oven."
"For reference i use a little less than 500g flour and use a 5qt Staub to make boules."
"I wouldn't use LC or Staub because the high heat of using them for bread will discolor them."
#6
Tramontina
3.8
(6)
"A great value, it might be the better option."
"As a slightly more cost conscious buy, I purchased a dutch oven from Sam’s club (Tramontina is the brand I believe) and it’s been going strong for at least 5+ years."
"Think outside the box with a stainless steel one."
"Tramontina or Haus."
"Tramontina and Lodge both make perfectly good Dutch ovens."
"Unless that tramontina chipped it should still be able to cook the chicken without issues."
#7
Lodge Dutch Oven
4.2
(5)
"No where near as expensive but I love my lodge dutch oven."
"I like older Lodge or Griswold."
"Lodge DOs are good."
"If you’re looking for enameled and La Creuset and Staub, also consider Made-In."
"For less, there are a bunch out there that will do the job like Lodge (<$100)."
#8
Staub Dutch Oven
4.8
(4)
"I ran across my two Staub cookware at a thrift store amazing price, like new."
"Search slickdeals.net for staub."
"Have had a staub dutch oven for years, and it's never let me down."
"Check eBay. I’ve found some Staub and Le Creuset on there for a good price."
#9
Emile Henry
4.8
(4)
"An enameled Cloche is better than a Dutch oven for bread making. Mine is Emile Henry, 10/10 would highly recommend."
"If you’re going to spend $100+ just get the Emile Henry bread cloche. It’s going to be way lighter and produce better results than a Dutch oven."
"I use an old cast iron enamelled no-brand dutch oven and a new ceramic Emile Henry baker. Both give excellent results."
"FYI, Staub is enamel coated."
#10
Amazon Basics
4.5
(4)
"I actually bought the amazon basic dutch oven for like $20 on sale and I love it!"
"I have an Amazon basics enameled cast iron Dutch oven, well 2 of them, and they've been spectacular."
"I use an Amazon basics cast iron and it does the trick. It’s definitely not high maintenance as its sole purpose is baking bread."
"I just got the amazon basics one, 7 quart, for $42.99 USD, only cooked one loaf so far, but seems legit."
#11
Cuisinart
4.3
(4)
"Love it."
"I got a Cuisinart one off Amazon, it’s been great."
"I've had a Cuisinart that I've used and has worn well over the years."
"I'm happy with Cuisineart. The handles are really open, so you can get a good grip with hot pads."
#12
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
5.0
(3)
"I use my LeCreuset more often so it must be for a reason."
"I have a le Creuset and a sur la table, as well as a stainless one."
"I prefer LeCreuset."
#13
Misen
4.3
(3)
"Misen rondeau is the way to go. I enjoy mine."
"Misen does one in your price range, and Tramontina is even cheaper."
"Misen is a great middle ground."
#14
Aldi
4.3
(3)
"My enameled cast iron is the workhorse of my kitchen. I love that thing."
"Got my clone from aldi. they're 30 bucks. been in solid use for three years, still looks brand new."
"Aldi will be selling these next week."
#15
Cast Iron
5.0
(2)
"Nothing does a braise like a cast iron Dutch oven."
"Cast-iron cornbread is heaven."
#16
Walmart
5.0
(2)
"I use this one."
"Grab both of mine at Walmart have had both solid 6 yrs use each a few times per month."
#17
Costco Dutch Oven
4.5
(2)
"I have a Costco brand Dutch oven. Love it."
"I have heard the Tremontia at Costco are good for the price."
#18
Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven
4.5
(2)
"I have an enameled Lodge that was gifted to me, and I love it!"
"If they're over your budget, an enameled Lodge one would be nice."
#19
Sam's Club
4.0
(2)
"I use a enameled Sam’s club Dutch oven and it works great. 30 bucks."
"Sam’s has a tratamonia (?) enamel. I have used it several times for soups and sourdough . I love it though and it is a pretty color."
#20
Krustenzauber
5.0
(1)
"Got mine from Amazon last week, I’m already loving it. The crust is amazing."
#21
Enameled Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"Dutch oven all the way. I started out with a plain cast iron one but got an enameled one for christmas and its my favorite piece of cookware in the house."
#22
Oval Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"You might consider an oval shaped dutch oven too."
#23
GSI
5.0
(1)
"I use the small GSI aluminum Dutch. It works so well."
#24
Marquette Casting Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"I use a Marquette Casting dutch oven, works great."
#25
Emile Henry Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"I keep wondering why no one told me how many things it's good for."
#26
Kana Milo Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"Just to throw another one out there - I bought a Dutch oven from Kana recently."
#27
Aldi Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"I got one at Aldi for $30 and love it."
#28
Tramontina Enameled Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"I have a Tramontina enameled one and no complaints, been using it for years."
#29
TeamFar
5.0
(1)
"I really like mine from Amazon."
#30
Wagner
5.0
(1)
"You can buy Wagner cast iron dutch ovens on ebay."
#31
Petromax
5.0
(1)
"Petromax is my go to brand when it comes cast iron."
#32
Graniteware
5.0
(1)
"The vessel I find myself reaching for first when baking batards in a covered vessel is a cute enamel Graniteware roaster that I bought from Ace hardware for about $11"
#33
Chasseur
5.0
(1)
"I use an enameled Chasseur Dutch Oven and love it. plus it's a multitasker so I can't ever see me bothering to get a bread cloche."
#34
Cast Iron Pot
4.0
(1)
"It's great for cooking roasts and stews too and the enamel is really easy to keep clean."
#35
Cast Iron Dutch Oven
4.0
(1)
"I’d look for a cast iron Dutch oven that suits your needs, and call it good."
#36
Cast Iron Pan
4.0
(1)
"I think you might find a good cast iron pan."
#37
No-name brand
4.0
(1)
"There are no-name brand enameled cast iron dutch ovens that will work as well as the name brand versions."
#38
Sam’s Club
4.0
(1)
"You don’t need a super expensive vessel to bake bread in my $40 DO from Sam’s Club works great."
#39
Food Network
4.0
(1)
"Ours is Food Network from Kohl's and I think was around maybe $40 on sale; it's served us well."
#40
Paderno
4.0
(1)
"Mine is a Paderno and works very well!"
#41
Pinnacle
4.0
(1)
"Bare cast iron with a flat lid, so it can be used upside down."
#42
Threshold
4.0
(1)
"I found one on marketplace that’s a threshold I believe- target brand & it’s been great & I consider myself a dutch oven beginner."
#43
Combekk
4.0
(1)
"I found a Combekk at TJmaxx in 2021. It's made in the Netherlands."
#44
Ayesha Curry
4.0
(1)
"Shockingly my Ayesha Curry Dutch Oven is still hanging in there after a few years of regular usage."
#45
Ballerina
4.0
(1)
"Ballerina is good - made in Vietnam for this Italian cookware company owned by Zwilling."
#46
Spring Lane Dutch Oven
4.0
(1)
"Ended up buying a Spring Lane, which started as a Kick Starter."
#47
Amazon Basics Dutch Oven
4.0
(1)
"I see absolutely no difference between these and the Amazon Basics I currently cook with."
#48
Foureo
4.0
(1)
"It gives great results for not too much more than Challenger pan."
#49
Chantal
4.0
(1)
"Awesome for all applications though."
#50
All-Clad
4.0
(1)
"All-Clad has 3-ply and 5-ply Stainless Brushed Dutch Oven Cookware."
#51
Crock-Pot
4.0
(1)
"I have a crock-pot Dutch oven that was gifted to me by my sister. I have had no issue with it over the few years I’ve had it."
#52
Bayou Classic
4.0
(1)
"That Lodge 9 qt DO mentioned above is the exact one I have."
#53
Lodge Uncoated Dutch Oven
3.0
(1)
"I have owned lodge/camp chef uncoated Camp chef is fantastic ( at the camp site :) )"
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