Still, Dutch ovens have a reputation for being pricey and therefore a bit unapproachable. This is namely because the two most well-known brands, Le Creuset and Staub (which I own and love deeply ...

or desserts like cobblers in your Dutch oven. In France, the enameled pots were known as 'cocottes.' You'll see this term used by popular French brand, Staub. Originally a child's name for a hen ...

All Dutch ovens can transition from stove to oven ... Also proud of its long history of producing enamelled cast iron cookware in France, Staub has a great reputation for versatility and durability.

To help, this roundup has the most recommended Dutch ovens you can buy, including options from Le Creuset and Staub.

My gut was to name our second pick the top choice overall (more on that next) due to its affordability, but Staub ... are stove-to-oven compatible. My favorite feature of the Dutch oven ...