COMMERCIAL CHEF 3.4 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Dome Lid and Handles

This 6.6 quart cast iron Dutch oven with the dome lid and sturdy handles is hands-down one of my favorite kitchen purchases. I LOVE this thing. It’s heavy-duty, versatile, and so well-made. I’ve used it for everything—braising, short ribs, baking artisan bread, making hearty stews, slow-cooking chili, roasting a whole chicken, and even deep frying. The dome lid helps lock n moisture and flavor beautifully, and the size is just right for family meals or meal prepping. The handles are solid and made easy to fit, even it it’s completely full.What’s even better? It’s surprisingly easy to clean. After it cools down, I just rinse it with warm water and use a soft brush or non-abrasive sponge—no soap needed to maintain the seasoning. For stuck-on-bits, a little coarse salt scrub works like a charm. I always make sure to dry it thoroughly and apply a light coating of a light, neutral oil like olive oil or almond oil before storing to keep it in tip-top shape. If you’re on the fence about this, just get it—you’ll thank me later for sure!

Great quality, cast iron (heavy), non stick. Works great to make round sourdough loaves.

Great for baking sourdough bread. Relatively inexpensive so if the bread baking stains the Dutch oven I’m not too concerned. Made a couple of loaves and it works great. The lid doubling as a frying pan is great. Used it to make pancakes and was easy to clean. I would suggest washing it with soap first, and then re-season it at least once in the oven before first using it

I bought this cast iron pot specifically for baking sourdough bread, and it is great!The heat retention and even distribution are outstanding, helping me get that beautiful oven spring and crusty, golden-brown exterior. The tight-fitting lid traps steam perfectly. It's heavy-duty, well-built, and easy to clean with just hot water and a soft brush. If you're serious about bread baking, this pot is a game-changer.

Its a nice pot and lid. Cast iron is always the best to cook with. There is a learning curve. Once you take the time to educate yourself, you will be happy. Kind of like driving a car. You learn, then do. Its fun or you crash.Good size, perfect for cooking.Why 4 stars? The casting was very rough. It was like a smooth 24 grit. I had to do more finish work to the inside with an 80 grit rotary scotch brite pad to make it more smooth, enjoyable to cook and clean and usable so food didn't stick like velcro.After the cleanup to the inside, a fresh season, works like a charm. Love it.I also love the dual purpose lid!For all those who say Cast Iron rusts...Its cast iron, it will rust. If you don't know much about it, look up, YT has tons of videos on how to care for it. Educate yourselves before you blast a product you know nothing about. You do not wash it then leave it on the counter to dry. You don't run through the dishwasher. You wash with salt, water and a scraper then heat up on stove when done so you don't loose your seasoning. What is seasoning...the oil layer with baked in flavor that enhances your food.If you want EASY, go to your cheap big box store and buy the chemically layered non-stick pans and use them with steel spatulas.

Perfect! Well made! Fits most larger sized meals. Throw out your teflon.

Great price, great design. I use it for bread-making and it works perfectly.

Awesome for sourdough bread baking! I already have one, but the idea that this lid can also be used as a skillet made it all the more appealing!