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.

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 ...

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 ...

From stews and roasts to chowders and chillis, a cast-iron Dutch oven is a worthy kitchen addition. We tried popular direct-to-consumer brand Finex 's new take on the classic for a range of dishes.

In the 45 years Staub has been making cast iron Dutch ovens—or cocottes, as the French company calls them—it's established itself as the best brand in the game.

Quite possibly, yes. After weeks of testing, I found that the best Dutch oven on the market in 2023 is the Staub 7-Quart Cast Iron Round Cocotte.

The Good: This Dutch oven weighs 12 pounds empty, and the weight does make a difference in maintaining even, consistent temperatures in the oven. The seasoning it ships with is also better than ...