It's sort of six of one. You'll love the Le Creuset and it'll last forever with basic care, while the lodge might have to be replaced someday but for 1/5 the price or whatever you'll still get many great years out of it! Hard to go wrong More on reddit.com

For the price point, Lodge is about the best quality you can get. Most people who want a dutch oven but don't want to go all in and risk ruining a $300 Le Creuset or Staub usually go with a Lodge. I hear their customer services is good, too. Definitely go for a Lodge, but get the size and shape that makes the most sense to you... I know some people who buy or are gifted dutch ovens and they never use them because they bought a ludicrously large size, or they accidentally bought the bread oven, or they only want to use pots that can be dishwashed, etc... I suggest starting with a 4.5 or 6 quart DO (with a lid) and seeing how much you like using it. You can even start with one that has no enamel if you're worried about scratching it. More on reddit.com

Do you own no other cookware? I wouldn't recommend using a Dutch oven for literally everything. They're great for soups, stews, braises, for baking bread, but I would want a frying pan to saute veggies and meat. Seasoned cast iron is going to be more durable. You can't use metal utensils on enamel, and if you heat enamel with no oil or food in it, you can damage the enamel. Also, once it starts chipping, the entire piece needs to be tossed. However, enamel doesn't react with your food, you can cook anything in it and not have to worry about whether the food will dissolve seasoning and you'll have to re-season it, and enamel is generally easier to clean. More on reddit.com

I would get the Dutch oven. It's so incredibly versatile. And they're pretty 🤭 More on reddit.com