Home & Kitchen · Dutch Ovens
Enameled cast iron or bare cast iron for sourdough?
Reviewer consensus
Specialist sourdough and cast iron communities split on this. Bare cast iron combo cookers (like Lodge's Double Dutch Oven) are praised for higher safe oven temperatures and easier loading because the shallow skillet becomes the base. Enameled pots are easier to clean and don't require seasoning, but several have lid knobs rated only to 400-450°F, which limits crust development.

