Shopping for Cast Iron Dutch oven

Matt_Porter_420457

Hello all,

I am shopping around for a cast iron dutch oven, looking for something reasonably priced but that will also last me a while. I'm well aware of seasoning and maintenance so that is not an issue. Any suggestions?

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FrankM_3301

Lodge?

Matt_Porter_420457

Was definitely considering them as they seem to be the most common brand used for outdoors. I also just finished reading this article http://dutchovenexpert.com/camping-cast-iron-dutch-ovens and it seems like the author suggests Lodge as well. Anyone else before I pull the trigger?

tshewman

like @FrankM +1 for Lodge

fisher23

+1 more for Lodge

Gabriele_Di_Cerbo_40805

I'm with team Lodge too!

HammeredChef_DEFINITELY_does_NOT_work_at_22134

I have Le Creuset and love it, don't everybody get their panties in a bunch BUT, IKEA has some for 39 freaking dollars, has anybody touched one yet?

Matt_Porter_420457

I've seen them but have never tried them or heard of anyone who has

artstype

I have one, (not from IKEA, I've had this one 20+ years)

tangma27

I have one from Costco, it was around 60 bucks I think-no complaints

HammeredChef_DEFINITELY_does_NOT_work_at_22134

here is the IKEA link http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90232840/ it is 3.2 quarts and weighs 9lbs 3 oz. they have a couple different ones in SENIOR Line.

Brandon_Byrd_40557

3.2 quarts is basically nothing. But that's a great price.

EDIT: Okay, it's not basically nothing. But it's still pretty small. 4 QT is as small as I'd go with a dutch oven.

Brandon_Byrd_40557

Another Lodge user here. I have a 4qt Lodge that I use for deep frying, bread baking, and small-batch slow-cookery tasks. And I have an enameled 8qt Tramontina (which, at the time, was Cook's Illustrated's best buy) that I use for big batches and acidic foods.

HammeredChef_DEFINITELY_does_NOT_work_at_22134

Agreed but, for 49 they have a 5 1/2 qt

oval

Matt_Porter_420457

Decided to pull the trigger on the Lodge Cast Iron, seemed like the best bang for it's buck! Thank you for all the feedback!

Theo_129732

Although Lodge is the most popular and common brand, they are all factory "pre-seasoned" to prevent rusting which leaves a somewhat bumpy texture on them that some find undesirable. Real cast iron afficionados look for vintage cast iron that they can recondition using a variety of tools and high heat.

Pam_201006

I have had a Lodge cast iron oven, like forever.

It did need to be reasoned, about 8 years ago, that's it.

Cheap and indestructible .

For stuff you want to keep away from iron bite the bullet and buy a Ceruset, it's a one time deal, and mine has lasted 15 years.