Cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens both have their distinct characteristics. Here we take a look at what purpose they serve in the kitchen so you can choose the right cookware for what you need.

This pumpkin-shaped Dutch oven is the perfect autumn addition and ideal for roasting, stewing, simmering, and more. Best of all, it's $329 off the original price and comes in 4 autumnal colorways.

Staub 3.5-Quart Cast Iron Pumpkin Cocotte, $200, originally $230 Lodge 7-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $65, originally $113 Nuovva 6.4-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $50, originally $70 ...

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Both types of Dutch oven are made from cast iron, and both work the same way. That said, enamel-coated Dutch ovens have a smooth non-porous surface that is easy to clean, and pretty to look at.

We love the Lodge 8-quart Dutch oven. Cast iron is used; it is not enameled and comes pre-seasoned with 100% vegetable oils. It is very durable. It is very easy to clean, just like most Dutch ...

This Staub 3.5-Quart Enameled Cast-Iron Pumpkin Cocotte (buy it: $229 for orange or $199 for white, Zwilling) is the perfect piece of fall decor that will last you from September to December.

OUR TOP PICK: Lodge Six Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven — $66.14 You can't go wrong with a classic enameled Dutch oven, and this one from Lodge is hundreds of dollars cheaper than Le Creuset.

Dutch Oven Smoker Recipes have become one of my favorite ways to use my pellet grill. Some food just tastes better when cooked in cast iron. And let's face it sometimes cast iron can make any ...

Sportsmen and wild-game lovers everywhere know that the best way to cook a meal is with a cast iron dutch oven––as long as you maintain it well and treat it with care. Author T. Edward Nickens ...