Lodge Chef Collection Double Dutch Oven vs Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Dutch Oven

Buy the Chef Collection double Dutch oven if you want one piece that sears, bakes and grills, and you don't mind seasoning and hand washing bare cast iron. Buy the enameled 6-quart if you want low-maintenance cooking, acidic dishes like tomato sauce or wine braises, and no seasoning routine. Both hold heat well and are built to last; the enameled one is heavier and its enamel can chip, while bare cast iron can be re-seasoned and taken to higher heat.

• Choose the Lodge Chef Collection double Dutch oven if you want a lid that works as a 12-inch grill pan and a pot you can use on a campfire or under a broiler.
• Choose the Lodge enameled 6-quart Dutch oven if you want to cook tomato sauces and acidic braises without seasoning upkeep and prefer easy hand washing.