Dutch Ovens · owner-verdict comparison

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart vs Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven: 90% of 105 owners recommend it, vs 81% of 32 for the Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart

81%of 32 owners recommend
81% recommend · 10% neutral · 9% don't
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Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

90%of 105 owners recommend
90% recommend · 3% neutral · 7% don't
Owners praise
  • Versatile lid doubles as a skillet
  • Low-sided lid makes loading bread easy
  • Great value for the price
Owners complain about
  • Heavy with hard-to-grip handles
  • Seasoning erodes with steam and moisture
  • Best for round boules, not long loaves
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What Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart owners say

“I’ve had mine for over 5 years and I’m very happy with them. No problems, no cracks or chips of any kind.”
— @tjenkins2563 on YouTube
“Amazon handle didn't get hot, 9/10.”
— @bunbybob on YouTube
“The one I hate is the Amazon brand. It chips so easily and looks awful after less than a dozen uses.”
— @bohemiansusan2897 on YouTube

What Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven owners say

“Currently I’m using the lodge double oven. I use the lid and the pot as a bread dome by baking with it upside down. It is not enameled and has more uses than the bread dome since I can also use the pot as a Dutch oven.”
— IcyConsideration1624 on Reddit
“was my number one recommendation. I've got two at home. The lid doubles as a skillet, so it can be used as the lid or base.”
— OBPO on Reddit
“I have suspected for a while now that the crust was developing to quickly in my usual baking vessel (a 5qt lodge double Dutch oven).”
— _DoppioEspresso_ on Reddit