Dutch oven recommendation?

mickwat155

I'm looking to buy a Dutch oven primarily for making sourdough I know absolutely nothing about them just wondering what's the best one for around €50/€60 or do I need to spend more? Thanks

Gloomtastic!

Are you planning on sticking it on an open fire? If not, then this from Homestore and More would do the trick.

https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/roasting-ovenware/cast-iron-red-round-casserole-dish-6.5l/058999.html

mickwat155

It for mum's birthday she was giving a loaf made in one and she's been converted lol it's for an oven anyway so that one would probably be okay thanks

bee06

I have the smaller version of that home store and more one and it’s great. Haven’t t made sourdough in it though!

Heroditas

Expensive gift for just making sourdough. However, one that size will do the trick nicely

the beer revolu

Heroditas wrote: »

Expensive gift for just making sourdough. However, one that size will do the trick nicely

But it's a great casserole to have for other uses.

Gloomtastic!

We've had one for a good few years now. It's as good as Le Creseut but a fraction of the price. Just don't let metal anywhere near it.

MaceFace

I'm probably going to get this.
Recommended on the UK Sourdough Facebook page.

Heroditas

the beer revolu wrote: »

But it's a great casserole to have for other uses.

Oh definitely.

Gloomtastic!

MaceFace wrote: »

I'm probably going to get this.
Recommended on the UK Sourdough Facebook page.

This could be fun

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-petromax-cast-iron-sandwich-toaster.htm

Muahahaha

TK Maxx sell discounted dutch ovens, around 30-40 euro or so

yoke

Didn’t know TK Maxx had these in stock: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dutch%20oven

the beer revolu

Can we call it a casserole?
Or casserole pot/dish?

Toto Wolfcastle

Just make sure you get one with a knob that can be heated to the temperature you’ll be using. Some Le Creuset knobs can be heated to 190 and others 250. I’m not sure which mine is so I just remove it and plug the hole with a little foil. I’m planning on buying a Lodge Combo Cooker to make the whole process easier. Less chance of burning myself!

Gloomtastic!

the beer revolu wrote: »

Can we call it a casserole?
Or casserole pot/dish?

If they’re going to be using it on an open fire then it really should be a Dutch Oven. If they aren’t, then it would be mad not to just buy a large casserole dish.

tangy

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

This could be fun

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-petromax-cast-iron-sandwich-toaster.htm

I remember looking at those toasting things before, and I think they've got a proper name, but I can't remember what it is :rolleyes:

This one seems quite cheap compared with the prices I saw before.