Upscale: Le Creuset
Le Creuset is the top-of-the-line classic Dutch oven ($350) for a reason: It’s gorgeously constructed and playfully colorful, with the long-lasting durability you expect from enameled cast iron. Bring it to the potluck to make everyone just a little jealous of your beautiful splurge.
Show-Off: The Pioneer Woman
Who else would we trust to design the Dutch oven of our dreams? Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, has decorated her version ($27) with timeless flowers and a whimsical shape. And it’s dishwasher safe, so it’s practical, too. We’d use it to make a classic casserole or a quick dinner on a busy night.
Feminine: Martha Stewart
This Dutch oven is too cute not to take to every potluck in town. Martha Stewart’s version ($100) features an adorable bow knob, pretty lilac color and sturdy handles. It has a lifetime warranty, so this pot is a worthy heirloom investment.
Budget-Friendly: AmazonBasics
Get the most bang for your buck with this better-than-basic Dutch oven ($45). It’s one of the only pots in its price range that’s still made of cast iron, so it will distribute and retain heat as good as higher-priced versions. And it comes in four beautiful colors, so guests would never guess it’s not expensive. Here’s why we like enameled cast iron so much.
Sleek: Anolon Vesta
Even the most modern cook will appreciate this elegant Dutch oven ($89). Complete with an ergonomic stainless steel handle, stain-resistant matte interior and attractive red enamel, it’s the centerpiece you never knew your dinner table needed. Whether you choose the four-quart, five-quart or seven-quart, this serveware will soon become a staple.
Outdoorsy: Lodge
Take the cooking outdoors with this Lodge camp oven ($32). Perfect for cooking stews, casseroles, breakfasts and more, this cast-iron oven comes pre-seasoned and expertly holds heat over the fire. Bonus: Its lid can be flipped to function as a griddle, too, making it the perfect camping space-saver.
Mini: Staub
This adorable cocotte ($85) is among the most versatile items in the kitchen. Perfect for baking single servings of your favorite foods (think macaroni and cheese or a peach cobbler), it allows you to eat what you love without leftovers.
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Megan Mowery