While the Dutch oven functions the same way no matter the brand, there have been many design changes over the decades that have updated the classic Dutch oven’s look and functionality.
Today, we look at some topic picks from the line of Dutch ovens that have tight-fitting lids that can double as frying pans, skillets, or griddles. Take a closer look at these upgraded Dutch ovens and find out if any one of them tickles your fancy.
Cuisinel Pre-Seasoned 2-in-1 Multicooker Dutch Oven
Cuisinel’s pre-seasoned 2-in-1 multicooker is a step above the ordinary as it provides so many possible uses in one go. With the added benefit of a nice price point, we highly recommend Cuisinel’s multicooker to beginners who want to try out using a Dutch oven for the first time.
You can choose from the three-quart version, three-quart deep skillet with a lid, and the full 11-piece bonanza. This version which comes with the frying pan lid, measures 16.7″ x 10.6″ x 4.5″ and comes in a black, pre-seasoned finish that matches other classic skillets and thick-walled cast-iron pots in your collection.
Cuisinel prides itself on the most precise heat distribution, so expect only the best cooking experience while using both the frying pan and the Dutch oven. The manufacturer has manufactured the pan so that it has a smooth finish, which also helps distribute the heat more evenly across the Dutch oven’s internal dimensions.
Use Cuisinel’s Dutch oven for the best cooking experience for frying and cooking and use different kinds of cooktops, from the electric stove, induction stove, gas-fed stovetop, and oven. Both the lid and the main vessel are oven-safe, and there are no cooking temperature restrictions.
Just remember that when you need to wash your Dutch oven, use only warm water and use vegetable oil to maintain the seasoning on the surface. Do not place your Dutch oven in the dishwasher, and never use dishwashing soap when washing a Dutch oven.
Lodge Pre-Seasoned 2-Piece Dutch Oven Set
Lodge is the world leader in cast iron cookware, which is why this 2-piece beauty is included in today’s review. Pre-seasoned cast-iron cookware has always been the better choice, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of time with maintenance. This Dutch oven measures 10.2″ and comes in a classic black finish. Seasoned to perfection in a hot foundry, this Dutch oven can be used straight from the box.
Since Lodge cookware is incredibly durable, you can safely use this Dutch oven in an open pit fire or your kitchen on any stovetop. It is also oven-safe with no knobs to worry about, so you can exceed the average temperature limit for silicone knobs in the oven without fear of messing up anything in your new cookware. This is certainly one of the advantages of working with modern Dutch ovens with pure-metal constructions.
This Dutch oven has a nice, flat bottom that is excellent for various cooking techniques, from the usual braising and stewing to deep-frying all the chicken and pork you want. If there ever were cookware that was friendly to all types of cooking techniques and cuisines, the Dutch oven would have to be it.
The Dutch oven’s cover serves as the nice, shallow skillet that you can use for cooking incredibly juicy steaks. The round form factor gives this thick-walled pot a very classic and beautiful look that would fit any modern kitchen.
Lodge promises the following to all customers:
- The Dutch oven will be 100% at home with all kinds of stoves, on the grill, on a campfire, and in the oven. The special finish helps in distributing heat more efficiently.
- This model offers unmatched heat retention and better heat distribution throughout the vessel than other Dutch oven brands.
- Lodge has performed a thorough foundry seasoning that ensures 100% fast release of food after cooking. This is the best nonstick experience you can get from a modern 2-piece Dutch oven.
- Designed for continuous use, Lodge has made this Dutch oven brutally hardy and durable for long years and even decades of service.
- This Dutch oven provides the perfect surface for frying, roasting, baking, braising, simmering, sauteing, and searing. It is tough and loving, as all Dutch ovens should be.
Cuisinel 5-Quart 2-in-1 Cooker (Dutch Oven)
Cuisinel has cemented itself as a top brand for cast iron cookware for years, and its five-quart 2-in-1 cooker is the perfect addition to your collection of Dutch ovens if you need a smaller, thick-walled pot for smaller portions. Dutch ovens can be used as conventional food warmers because they easily retain heat, and using a set of Dutch ovens of the right sizes can make any party that much more convenient.
This Dutch oven has a beautiful black finish and holds sufficient food for three to five people. Versatile and always durable, use the top of this Dutch oven for frying (as a shallow skillet or frying pan) and use the main vessel for slow-cooking and braising. No cooking job is too hard for the Cuisinel five-quart 2-in-1 cooker, and its factory-seasoned finish ensures long service before the necessary maintenance of the cast-iron surface.
The great thing about this cooker is you don’t have to waste any more time seasoning the inner and outer surfaces of the 2-in-1 cooker at home. Instead of doing that, you can proceed to work with the Dutch oven immediately after unboxing it.
There are no additional steps, and you can start making food effortlessly, thanks to the awesome heat distribution and even heat retention that works twice as hard so you can have the best stews, fried chicken, fried eggs, and more.
Cuisinel is proud of its craftsmanship, and the more you use your cast iron Dutch oven, the better the results. Cuisinel promises a better oil balance, so it doesn’t wear down easily, and you are guaranteed a lifetime of great service.
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