Cast Iron

Pots & Pans

Best Dutch Oven for Beginners Who Bake Bread

Five listings, three pots and two books. Here's which first Dutch oven actually suits a beginner, and the 5QT-versus-7QT decision most shoppers get backwards.

Pots & Pans

Best Cast Iron Stock Pot for Beginners: EDGING Wins

Five pre-seasoned cast iron Dutch ovens, ranked for someone who has never cared for cast iron before. The winner throws in a skillet lid.

Pots & Pans

Best Cast Iron Grill Pan for a First-Time Cook

Six cast iron grill pans compared on weight, size and warranty, ranked for the person cooking their first steak indoors. The Lodge Square leads, but three conditions flip the pick.