Shop Oval Dutch Ovens From Williams Sonoma

The versatile oval Dutch oven is perfect for slow-cooking and baking to roasting and braising. The shape is suitable for whole chickens, other large cuts of meat and baking bread loaves that are oval-shaped. Read on to learn more about this beloved piece of cookware.

Why Buy a Dutch Oven?

Dutch ovens are heavy, thick-walled pots with a tight-fitting lid. Their durable cast iron or metal construction is designed to retain and distribute heat, evenly cooking your food all the way through. Here are just a sampling of delicious meals you can make in a Dutch oven:

• Whip up hearty soups or stews. Make a big batch to feed a crowd or to eat all week.
• Roast an entire chicken in your Dutch oven, along with your side dishes, all in one pot.
• Braise short ribs or any meat using just your Dutch oven. Since this pot can go from the stove to the oven, you can brown the meat on the stove and then let it cook slowly in the oven.
• Make one-pot pastas or casseroles. No need for separate pasta pots or casserole dishes. The pot's large size means you can cook everything in the pot at once and move it to the oven if needed.

What Styles Are Available?

This collection features various styles and colors from our signature brands, including Le Creuset and Staub.

• If you're new to Dutch ovens, try the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven. It has large handles for a good grip, stabilizers in the lid to keep it in place and Le Creuset's famed enamel interior that resists staining and dulling.
• Cook Coq au Vin in the Staub Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Its black matte interior enamel provides additional heat resistance, while the rougher surface results in better browning.

Williams Sonoma has everything you need to spruce up your cookware.