2-in-1 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot with Skillet Lid Cooking Pan, Cast Iron Skillet Cookware Pan Set with Dual Handles Indoor Outdoor for Bread, Frying, Baking, Camping, BBQ, 5QT

A friend recommended this cast iron Dutch oven after he had bought a much pricier one & said the big name brands aren’t worth the price difference. Not only does the base do the same job at lower price, but the expensive brand doesn’t have a reversible lid the way this model does; the lid can function as a skillet on its own.I’m using this just for a sourdough bread Dutch oven. The recipe & method I use, calls for putting 3 ice cubes in with the loaf as it bakes, for steam to help it rise. My friend said no matter how he tries to take care of his expensive brand Dutch oven, it still rusts from the ice cubes. If that’s the use I’m going for & it’s gonna rust anyway, I’m very happy with this well-priced & sturdy Dutch oven just for sourdough.This was only my 2nd attempt at making sourdough bread, and clearly these are “new baker” loafs, but they’re leaps & bounds better than the ones from my first batch when I didn’t have a Dutch oven & cobbled together something “good enough.”Cook times were exactly per recipe.The size is just right for a round or oval boule standard size bread loaf & probably other shapes I haven’t tried yet as well.Bonus: this included a freebie set of silicone grip pads for the handles. That was unexpected & nice & practical.

This was a great value! I love The two-in-one function of the lid and the pot. I ended up cooking burgers although it and I worked wonderfully. Cast iron is great as long as you keep it well seasoned and well cared for! I appreciated the added rubber grippies for the handles. I ended up making soup in the pot and it cooked well. I did have to watch it more carefully, as I can't see through the lid and my soup got very condensed 🤣 I like to season my cast iron with avocado oil. I'm very happy with this pot!

I make artesian style bread and this is the best cast iron set to do this with. Use the lid as the base and the pot as the dome. It is the right size for a one pound loaf. It is easy to clean, it's as good as nonstick. The pot came preseasoned and easy to keep that nice coating. When I braise meat on the pot I can use the lid for pan roasting veggies. The lid has a grating on the top I have not tried yet,but boil potatoes and grill steaks on the lid?

Great for baking, It's nice to be able to use the lid as a frying pan. The finish is not as smooth as some of the old cast iron pans, but my bread did not stick at all, and it's safer than aluminum. It's important to season before using. Very heavy, solid construction. Bottom measures 8 1/2" on the outside, handles are 5".

This type of pot will always be my favorite because it is durable and cook everything perfectly. The only problem is that there is not enough coating on the inside. Liberally greasing takes care of that. I wonder if I am expecting too much. Anyway dont take my word for it try it for yourself.

In love with this! I have always wanted one but wasn't sure what size to get. I have a family of 6 so we need larger sized items for cooking. This is a perfect size for us. Everything I have made in here has had plenty of room where as before I was struggling to fit everything in or having to try to do batches which was inconvenient. NOT ANYMORE. Very easy to clean. I seasoned after every use to build up a nice protective coat. I recommend if you have never owned a cast iron product to please do your research. If you do not take care of it properly you will get negative results. Very satisfied. Even cooking and everything tastes better (in my opinion I just prefer cast iron to anything else) I like that I can start on a burner and able to move to the oven with certain recipes. I also love that I can use the lid as a smaller skillet. It is inbetween sizes of skillets I have. I like to make skillet bread in this as well perfect size. I can go on and on with all of the benefits. Long review short. Do it. Make the purchase.

I really like this pot I use it for sourddough baking makes a perfect boule perfect color and a crisp crust with a chewie crumb the fact that you get a twofer with with the lid skillet lid great

Bakes well and does what it needs to-I get delicious sourdough bread from it, but it gets a rusty watermarked look after washing it. The bread is baked on parchment paper so I’m ok with it, but it’s disappointing.