Best Dutch Pot For One-Pot Home Cooking

Cook a beef topside with carrots, potatoes and rich gravy for the pot roast of your dreams with the quintessential Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Casserole. From the Signature Collection, this iconic casserole dish has garnered the affection of chefs worldwide for nearly a century. The light enamel interior makes cleaning easy, whilst the cast iron construction retains heat for even cooking and browning, keeping your creations warm at the table. The large handles offer a secure grip even when using oven gloves. The snug-fitting lid boosts moisture retention for perfectly cooked dishes. Get best results by cooking on a steady, low to medium heat.

For Jambalaya that's just right, the Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven is a versatile casserole dish combined with a 26cm skillet/lid. The 4.7 litre cooking pot is ideal for roasting, stewing and slow cooking in the main oven, it also functions as a frying pan when using the lid. It features sturdy integral handles to provide a secure grip. This Dutch oven is suitable for a range of heat sources, including induction, ceramic, electric, gas hobs, ovens and even open flame. Lodge's pre-seasoned cast iron cookware offers excellent heat distribution. Cast iron is naturally sterilised at 100°C, making it easy to clean without detergent.

For tender and flavourful braised meat that's slow-cooked to perfection, the vancasso Green Dutch Oven is a superb budget option. This casserole dish boasts heavy cast iron construction, ensuring excellent heat retention and even distribution. It has a porcelain-enamel exterior, sturdy side handles and a stainless steel knob that's embedded in the lid. The steam-circulating lid locks in flavour and juiciness for better moisture retention and nutrient preservation during cooking. This Dutch oven retains the heat for a long time so it's perfect for taking to the table so diners can dish up seconds at their leisure.

Customer review: "I bought this as Dutch oven for bread baking and it works just fine. I have produced amazing sourdough boules in this, for me it is just fine as it’s what I wanted it for. It is solid and heavy, but the enamel finish is nothing like a Le Creuset, but you get what you pay for. As with any cast iron you must wash and dry thoroughly.

Sourdough loaf in a pot is a delicious treat with the Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Dual Handles. This incredibly versatile 1.89-litre pot is perfect for making baking, braising and roasting for one or two people. Start by browning or sautéing on the stovetop and then seamlessly move it to the oven. This cookware is safe for use on all cooking surfaces, including stovetops, ovens, broilers and barbecues. Just be cautious of scratching on ceramic or glass surfaces. We particularly like the robust handles on this cooking pot – it's made to last and great value for money.

Customer review: "It is exactly what I was expecting. It’s perfect for sourdough bread, soups, frying… etc. Cast iron cookware need special care to prevent rust and stickiness, but their advantage is that they last you a lifetime and they’re healthy. It will only rust if you don’t know how to take care of it."

For Coq au Vin with all the classic flavours and less faff, go for Featherweights Dutch Oven with Lid. This cooking pot has the look of a classic Dutch oven design but is a lot lighter than cast iron. It's planet-friendly and clever too; the ceramic non-stick is enhanced with diamonds. In 2007 GreenPan launched the first healthy, PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating. Their cookware has an innovative, sustainable and healthy ethos. It's stylish too – hey, if it's good enough for Stanley Tucci!

Customer review: "Third casserole pan I’ve bought no longer use heavy pans. Food never sticks or dries out therefore increased flavour of contents. Would highly recommend."

Rustic artisan bread with a crisp crust and soft interior with no knead to fear sticking, using the MasterClass Non-Stick Cast Aluminium Round Casserole Dish. Crafted from durable and light cast aluminum, this cookware efficiently conducts and evenly distributes heat. Its stainless steel base allows compatibility with all hob types, including induction; also, it's oven-safe for slow cooking. The scratch-proof, non-stick coating reduces the need for oiling and simplifies cleaning. It's okay to use metal utensils with this cook pot, and it's dishwasher safe. Prepare comforting stews, casseroles and more with this reliable and low-maintenance casserole dish.

Customer review: "Quality exceeded my expectations. Overall happy with my order, definitely ordering more colours and smaller size."

For one-pot home-cooked food, the Bourgogne Cast Iron Round Casserole is a reliable and stylish option. This exquisite casserole dish enhances your stove top and graces an elegant supper table. The cast iron pot seamlessly blends tradition with modernity in a range of punchy colours. We love the Sunny Yellow and Royal Blue versions. Notable features include a hygienic, smooth, enamelled interior and a lid with built-in dripping rings for even steam condensation.

Customer review: "I’ve wanted a Dutch oven for ages, and I’m so glad I took the plunge on this one. I’ve use it to make curries, pasta sauces, popcorn, potato topped pie… basically everything. I got it whilst it was on sale, so I saved quite a lot of money over going for the leading brand."

From chicken and rice casserole to sweet peach cobbler – do it all in the STAUB Round Cast Iron Cocotte. Staub is highly-regarded cookware favoured by renowned chefs worldwide. It's compatible with all stovetops, including induction. Designed for professionals, home cooks and those new to culinary exploration, it's a perfect investment piece for you or your loved ones' kitchen. For healthy and delicious cooking, this Dutch oven boasts exceptional performance in searing and slow-cooking meats and poultry.

Customer review: "Although you will need strong muscles to lift, this beautiful cast iron piece is so useful. You can easily double and even triple most recipes, cook a turkey, or make a meal for a crowd."

Layers of pasta, cheese and meat sauce baked to perfection in the Cast Iron Perfect Pot is the meal that dreams are made of. Here at A Modern Kitchen, we're huge fans of Our Place and we just loved their Always Pan. The Perfect Pot is a contemporary take on the classic Dutch oven, seamlessly merging premium materials with Our Place's signature versatility. Crafted from heirloom-quality enamelled cast iron, it doesn't need seasoning. It includes essential extras like silicone Hot Grips, a Beechwood Scraper and a clever self-basting lid for an eight-in-one cooking experience. Just be sure not to use metal utensils with this cookware and avoid abrasives when cleaning.

Customer review: "The Cast Iron Perfect Pot is just that – perfect size for everything you cook, perfect heat conductor, perfect lid to baste food while cooking, perfect from stove to oven to table. I have owned and used Le Creuset, Lodge, and Staub in the past, but the Our Place Cast Iron Perfect Pot outshines them all. When you add a grill and press, you have a perfect set for roasting, grilling meats or veg, panini, cooking beans, a leg of lamb or soups or stews. Then, as if that wasn't enough, you can bake a perfect loaf of bread in your oven on the grill pan with the pot turned over on top."