Dutch ovens are cookware classics, and can last generations. They’re a favorite for baking bread, simmering big stews, braising meats, and deep frying.

But a quality dutch oven is prohibitively expensive, costing hundreds of dollars for a single pot. And cheaper options are made with inferior enamel that cracks easily, rendering the piece useless.

This catch-22 frustrated us. People love their dutch ovens, and it didn’t seem fair that a durable one could be so inaccessible to home cooks. So we made our own.

The difference between a cheap dutch oven that cracks easily and one that will last a lifetime lies in the enamel system. Lower-quality enameling and fewer layers will make a dutch oven more likely to chip and crack.

Once the enamel cracks, the dish is pretty much done. Cracked enamel exposes the raw cast iron underneath, which exposes it to rust, and even more cracking and chipping.

Your best option for lasting lifelong enjoyment is to find a dutch oven with at least three even layers of a high-quality enamel that have been applied evenly.

Premium Enamel

We apply 4 separately-fired layers of top-of-the-line enamel around a cast iron core.

Modern Spray Application

Budget dutch ovens are dipped into their enamel, which results in an uneven coating. Our enamel is sprayed on by robots, ensuring evenness down to 0.2mm for optimal crack resistance.

Thicker Core = Better Heating

Our dutch oven has a thick, 4.5mm cast iron core, for better heat retention.

Grill Lid for 2-in-1 Versatility

Grill Lid for 2-in-1 Versatility

A typical dutch oven already does a lot. But with a lid that doubles as a grill pan, the Misen Dutch Oven offers two pieces of high-performing cookware in one.

Made with the same premium cast iron and enamel layers, the 2-in-1 grill lid can be used as an indoor grill pan on any stovetop, or a lid for the Dutch Oven when not in use.

Stress-Tested to Outperform the Competition

We wanted to make sure our Dutch Oven could stand up to the rigors of lifetime use just as well as the expensive brand names. So we put it to the test.

We dropped a 2-pound steel ball from 3 feet in the air to simulate a hard metallic impact — the worst case scenario for a dutch oven owner. Cheap dutch ovens chipped and flaked almost immediately. But drop after drop, Misen’s enamel coating remained chip-free and outlasted the competitors. Including the most expensive ones.

Additional Silicone Lid with Grill Lid Selection

Additional Silicone Lid with Grill Lid Selection

Dutch Ovens purchased with the Grill Lid option include a Universal Silicone Lid. This additional lid forms an airtight seal on your dutch oven base — handy for when you need both the Dutch Oven and the Grill Pan. You can also place it between the Lid and Dutch Oven when in storage or added protection against chipping.