Best Cast Iron Cookware — Ranked by Durability
Skillets, Dutch ovens, and cast iron pieces that last generations
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What owners are saying
"There are Le Creuset pieces in my family that are well over 70 years old and they're exactly as good as they were when they were new"
"Helping my mother clean house and she gave me all their Le Creuset they got as a wedding gift 50+ years ago 😱"
"My Great Great Grandmas Judge 13” I’ve had for 40 years, and my Ivory Le Creuset"
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What owners are saying
"Served with fresh sourdough cooked in my 90 year old Griswold and a brand new Staub"
"My parents also thought their Staub was cast iron on the inside for like 15 years until I got into cooking and told them"
"Now I've got my Staub going on 4 years and it's still running strong!"
#3
Lodge Dutch Oven
Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven - Pre-Seasoned 2-in-1 Cast Iron Cookware - Pot & Skillet Combo - Even Heat Retention - Oven-Safe, Versatile Pot - 5 Quart
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What owners are saying
"Celebrating 10 years on Reddit with ham hocks and garden kale in my 12 quart Lodge Dutch oven!"
"My LeC enameled dutch oven is older and holding up much better than my lodge dutch oven"
"I got this Lodge dutch oven for Christmas for bread, but decided to branch out, and I've never had a more successful roasted chicken"
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Field Company Skillet
Field Company Small Cast Iron Skillet – 8.38-Inch Pre-Seasoned Pan for 1–2 Servings, Lightweight & Smooth, Made in USA
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What owners are saying
"However, as someone that's been cooking on Lodge for a while, I recently purchased a Field skillet and have no regrets"
"I got a gorgeous cast iron pan for Christmas this year, a Field Skillet, and it's been an absolute joy to use"
#5
Lodge Griddle
Lodge Double Play Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle - Dual-Sided with Double Burner Configuration for Eggs, Pancakes, Burgers & More - Seasoned, Non-Toxic Cookware - Heavy-Duty Grill Pan - Black
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What owners are saying
"I've had my lodge griddle for 7+ years and still going strong!"
"I have a modern Lodge griddle pan that I seasoned with flax in 2012 that is still going strong"
"I use my Lodge griddle skillet and salted butter on the bread, then put my cast iron bacon press on top of it until it's time to flip"
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Lodge Enameled
Lodge 3.6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Casserole With Lid– Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop - Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Oyster White
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What owners are saying
"I have a $40 lodge enameled Dutch oven that I use for bread and stews, and I like the cooking qualities and haven’t had any chipping issues"
"I had just gotten a pretty decent Lodge enameled dutch oven that was white on the inside so I figured I'd get a 12" enameled skillet same color"
"I've used Lodge for decades and agreed with some reviewers that the old Lodge enameled was better than today's"
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What owners are saying
"5qt Le Creuset Braiser which I love but if I had to do it all over again I would get the Staub"
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