5.5 qt
1 lid
- 5.5 qt Dutch oven, with lid
- For stews, braises and bread
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
Staub
The best Dutch ovens
One pick for each thing a Dutch oven gets bought for: covered baking, the dishwasher, a lighter pot, a bigger family or bare cast iron. Each comes from what the maker states about the pot and its lid.
5 picks from 32 Dutch ovens
The picks at a glance
Picked on the makers’ published specifications, not on cooking tests. How we pick
Not sure of the size? What size Dutch oven do I need?
- For bread and covered oven cookingStaub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt, Matte BlackView at Staub
- For the dishwasherLe Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qtView at Le Creuset
- Lightest for its sizeCirculon A1 ScratchDefense Nonstick Dutch Oven with Lid, 5 qtView at Circulon
- For four or more peopleStaub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 7 qt, Matte BlackView at Staub
- Bare cast ironLodge 5.5-quart Blacklock Lightweight Dutch OvenView at Lodge
Dutch oven Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. What the Dutch oven makers’ own sites offered when we checked on November 3, 2026:
- Lodge On sale now Its 6 qt Essential Enamel Dutch oven is $89.90 (regular $99.95) and the USA Enamel 4.5 qt is $164.95 (regular $249.95), before the 20% code. Lodge’s site
- Caraway Early sale on Its Dutch oven is in the sitewide discount, and an order of $725 or more after the discount gets one free. Caraway’s Black Friday page
- GreenPan Early sale on Its Dutch ovens are up to 30% off. GreenPan’s site
- Le Creuset Early sale on Its Signature round Dutch oven is at its regular price, but the 5 qt Traditional oval Dutch oven is $259.99 (was $415). Le Creuset’s Specials page
- Staub Not started The 7 qt round Dutch oven is $299.99 in its standing Special Savings, the price it sold for last Black Friday. Staub’s Special Savings page
Last Black Friday’s Dutch oven prices on the makers’ own sites
- HexClad Hybrid Dutch Oven, 5-Qt: $159, against $199 value saved Nov 25, 2025
- Le Creuset 8 QT Signature Oval Dutch Oven: $299.99, regular $475.00 (36% off) saved Nov 25, 2025
- Lodge 6 Quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven: $99.90, regular $119.95 (16% off) saved Nov 29, 2025
- Lodge 4.5 Quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven: $89.90, regular $99.95 (10% off) saved Nov 29, 2025
- Lodge USA Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 4.5 QT: $164.95, regular $249.95 (34% off) saved Nov 30, 2025
- Staub 4 qt Round Dutch Oven, Black Matte: $149.99, regular $369.99 (59% off) saved Nov 30, 2025
- Staub 7 qt Round Dutch Oven, Black Matte: $299.99, regular $469.99 (36% off) saved Nov 30, 2025
A percentage off is only a deal against what the same pot usually sells for; last year’s sale price is the fairest yardstick. The picks below link to Amazon or the maker for today’s price. How to tell a real deal · Every maker’s sale
For bread and covered oven cooking
Staub rates the pot and its lid to 500°F, so a covered loaf or braise can go in at that heat.
How it was picked: The highest oven limit that both the pot and its lid carry, as the maker states it; then the pot closest to 5.5 quarts, the everyday size. The Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt, ties with it on every count here, so the two are listed by product name, not by brand.
For the dishwasher
Le Creuset allows the dishwasher, though it recommends washing by hand, and the pot and its lid go in the oven to 500°F.
5.5 qt
1 lid
- 5.5 qt Dutch oven, with lid
- For stews, braises and bread
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
Le Creuset
Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt
How it was picked: The maker allows the dishwasher; then the highest oven limit for the pot and lid together, then the pot closest to 5.5 quarts. The Staub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt, Matte Black would come first for the dishwasher too, but it is already this page’s “For bread and covered oven cooking” pick.
Lightest for its size
4.3 lb for 5 quarts, the lightest per quart of the pots with a published weight; 350°F with its lid, so not for a crusty loaf.
5 qt
1 lid
- 5 qt Dutch oven, with lid
- For stews and braises
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe
Circulon
A1 ScratchDefense Nonstick Dutch Oven with Lid, 5 qt
How it was picked: The fewest pounds per quart among the pots whose makers publish a weight. Some makers publish none, so their pots can’t be weighed here.
For four or more people
7 quarts: about 7 servings at one quart each.
7 qt
1 lid
- 7 qt Dutch oven, with lid
- For stews, braises and bread
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
Staub
La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 7 qt, Matte Black
How it was picked: Holds 6 quarts or more; then the pot closest to 7 quarts, room for six or seven, then the lighter pot, since a full one is a heavy lift. Le Creuset’s rule of thumb is one quart per serving.
Bare cast iron
Seasoned cast iron with no enamel to chip, 11.29 lb. Wash it by hand, dry it and oil it.
5.5 qt
1 lid
- 5.5 qt Dutch oven, with lid
- For stews, braises and bread
- Works on induction · hand wash only
Lodge
5.5-quart Blacklock Lightweight Dutch Oven
How it was picked: Seasoned cast iron of 5 quarts or more, with no enamel or coating to chip; then the lighter pot.
All 32 Dutch ovens side by side
Column headings sort the table. Every Dutch oven compared by quarts, lid and care.
32 of 32 rows
| Caraway 6.5-quart Ceramic Dutch Oven, Cream | Ceramic coated | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 550 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HexClad 5-quart Hybrid Dutch Oven, TerraBond | Hybrid | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 900 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe |
| Lodge 5-quart Dutch Oven with Bail Handle | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 5-quart Double Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 2-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 5-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 7-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 2 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 4.5 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 9 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 13.25 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Staub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt, Matte Black | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Staub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt, Matte Black | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Staub La Cocotte Round Dutch Oven, 7 qt, Matte Black | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 500 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Lodge 1.5-quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 3-quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 4.5-quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 6-quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 7.5-quart Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 7-quart Essential Enamel Oval Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 4.5-quart USA Enamel Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 6-quart Luxe Enameled Dutch Oven | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 5.5-quart Blacklock Lightweight Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 6-quart Chef Collection Double Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 3.2-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Combo Cooker | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Made In Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt | Enameled cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 580 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Smithey 5.5 Qt Dutch Oven | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Oven safe; no top temperature given / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended |
| Lodge 7-quart Dutch Oven with Bail Handle | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Lodge 9-quart Dutch Oven with Bail Handle | Cast iron | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only |
| Circulon A1 ScratchDefense Nonstick Dutch Oven with Lid, 5 qt | Nonstick | 1 / 1 | Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 400 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe |