Best 6 quart cast iron Dutch ovens

Top pick: Lodge Chef Collection 6-Quart Double Dutch Oven. Lodge is the name to trust in cast iron, and the double-dutch design gives you a lid that doubles as a skillet — so you get a braiser and a pan in one. It works on gas, induction, in the oven, on the grill and over a campfire, which makes it the most versatile of the bunch.

Who the others suit:

• Mueller DuraCast — a solid enameled all-rounder if you want a classic look and easy cleanup.
• vancasso 6 QT round — a straightforward enameled pot with dual handles for lifting a full load safely.
• Umite Chef — oven-safe to 500°F and induction-friendly; a good budget enameled choice.
• Sweetcrispy — the pick if you want a soft beige enameled pot for serving at the table.
• Lodge Essential Enamel — the enameled Lodge route if you'd rather have a coated interior than bare cast iron.

Bare cast iron (Lodge) needs seasoning and rewards it; enameled pots are easier day to day but can chip if knocked.