This Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven Has One Unique Feature That Makes It Even More Versatile

When it's unbearably chilly outside, you can always count on a delicious beef stew or gooey mac and cheese to warm you from the inside out. If you don't have an all-purpose Dutch oven, you might be using multiple cookware pieces to get dinner on the table. Trust us, it's not worth the cleanup, which is why thousands of shoppers have turned to the popular Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven that has a unique feature that makes it even more versatile than the rest. And it's on sale for just $50.

The 5-quart Dutch oven is pretty much a miracle worker for making soups, braised ribs, bread, and even a whole chicken. It also comes with a handy lid that actually doubles as a skillet, giving you another cast iron cookware essential that can perfectly brown skirt steak, bake buttery biscuits, sear pork chops, and stir-fry veggies to boot. Talk about getting a bang for your buck.

To buy: Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven, $50 (originally $64) at amazon.com

If you've never used cast iron in the kitchen, you're missing out. To understand its multifaceted design, look at its material makeup. Cast iron is known for its impeccable heat retention, which holds warmth evenly and for a long period of time. It's why there are virtually no cold spots while cooking, something home cooks and professionals know is a must. It's no wonder shoppers say it delivers "restaurant-quality" food right at home.

This Dutch oven is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, however, as you continue to cook with it, you'll develop its natural nonstick surface. Plus, this seasoning also adds to its durability and protects the cast iron against rusting or even corroding to "last several lifetimes."

While you can use the Dutch oven on the stove, it can also be used in the oven, grill, or even over a fire pit. That means you don't have to cook your food in a pan and then transfer it over to a baking sheet—this does it all. The Lodge cast iron is truly the whole package, earning more than 9,500 five-star ratings from shoppers who absolutely love it and call it a "must have in the kitchen." One reviewer even said this $50 option is "infinitely better than the $300 French pieces."

Want to cook like a pro? Go with the Lodge double Dutch oven while it's 22% off on Amazon.