Lodge
5 Quart Cast Iron Double Handle Pan
Best versatile essential for home bakers and slow-cooking enthusiasts.
Discover the versatility of the Lodge 5 Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven, a kitchen essential perfect for both aspiring bakers and seasoned home cooks. Renowned for its exceptional heat retention, it excels at baking sourdough bread and slow-cooking hearty soups and roasts. The innovative design features a lid that doubles as a separate skillet, expanding your cooking possibilities. Crafted in the USA from durable, nontoxic cast iron seasoned with natural vegetable oil, this Dutch oven is built to last for generations and is compatible with all heat sources, including induction, ovens, grills, and campfires.
$59.90
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
167
/ 919
#167 in Dutch Ovens
Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Material
Cast Iron
/ Cast Iron
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking consistent searing and steady temperatures
- Heirloom seekers wanting cookware that lasts for generations
- Families needing large capacity and secure, easy handling
Who should skip it
- Cooks with limited wrist strength or mobility
- Busy individuals preferring low-maintenance, dishwasher-safe kitchenware
- Impatient chefs wanting quick preheating and cool-touch handles
Performance breakdown
Heat Retention
Heavy cast iron maintains steady temperatures for perfect sourdough crusts.
Versatility
The clever lid-as-skillet design effectively doubles your available cooking surface.
Durability
Rugged American-made construction built to survive generations of daily kitchen use.
Surface Maintenance
Requires consistent seasoning to maintain its natural non-stick performance over time.
Heat Source Compatibility
Seamlessly transitions from induction stovetops to open campfires without issue.
Handling Ease
Substantial weight makes for a sturdy build but requires two-handed lifting.
Key Specs
Material
Cast Iron
Capacity
5 Qt
Color
Black
Shape
Round
Features
Oven Safe, With Lid, Lifetime Warranty, Induction, Non-Stick, Dishwasher Safe
Item Length
12.0 in
Item Height
5.0 in
Item Width
12.0 in
Features
- Versatile 3-in-1 design: Dutch oven and skillet
- Exceptional heat retention for even cooking
- Pre-seasoned for immediate use
- Durable construction for lifelong use
- Nontoxic and naturally non-stick
- Oven-safe for versatile cooking
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
- Compatible with all heat sources
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the Lodge 5 Quart Cast Iron Pan for its exceptional durability and robust construction, viewing it as a long lasting workhorse. Reviewers consistently praise its superior heat retention and even distribution, making it excellent for diverse cooking tasks. The double handle design is a significant advantage, greatly improving ease of lifting and transferring the heavy pan between the stovetop and oven. While initial seasoning requires attention, users find the pan offers tremendous value, solidifying its status as an indispensable, high performing kitchen tool.
Know before you buy
The lid is designed with a flat base and dual handles, allowing you to flip it over and use it as a standalone skillet on your stovetop or grill. This effectively gives you two pieces of cookware in one set.
While the manufacturer lists this product as dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing with warm water and a mild soap to preserve the integrity of the seasoned finish. If you do use a dishwasher, you will likely need to re-season the pan immediately afterward to prevent rust.
Yes, this pan is pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil at the foundry. It is ready for immediate use, though the non-stick properties will continue to improve the more you cook with it.
Absolutely. Because it is made of magnetic cast iron, it is fully compatible with induction stovetops, as well as gas, electric, grills, and even open campfires.
Yes, the 5-quart capacity is the industry standard for a round loaf of sourdough. The tight-fitting lid is excellent for trapping steam, which is essential for achieving a professional-quality crust.
The unit weighs approximately 12.37 pounds. Because it is made of solid cast iron, it has significant heft, so you should plan to use two hands or sturdy oven mitts when moving it, especially when full.
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