Big Green Egg Cast Iron Dutch Oven – A Game-Changer for Versatile Cooking

The Big Green Egg Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a professional-grade cooking essential, perfect for curries, chillies, stews, and slow-cooked dishes. With its enormous 5.2-litre capacity, this heavy-duty Dutch oven is built to handle larger meals while delivering exceptional heat distribution and retention. Its rugged durability ensures it will stand up to day-to-day cooking, and with proper care, it only gets better with age.

This Dutch oven is ideal for creating bold, rich flavours thanks to its natural seasoning process, which enhances each cook as the oils and fats from your dishes seep into the cast iron surface. Not suitable for the MiniMax Big Green Egg, this oven is perfect for all other EGG sizes.

Key Features

• Enormous Capacity: Holds 5.2 litres for bigger and better slow cooks, stews, and soups.
• High-Quality Cast Iron: Ensures professional-grade heat distribution and retention.
• Improves with Use: Builds layers of seasoning over time, enhancing both flavour and performance.
• Durability for a Lifetime: Designed to last generations with proper care and seasoning.

The Big Green Egg Cast Iron Dutch Oven is your go-to for versatile, flavour-packed cooking that stands the test of time. Properly cared for, it will reward you with years of delicious meals and unforgettable flavours.

Product Specifications

How to Care for Your Cast Iron Dutch Oven

With its superior heat retention and durability, the Big Green Egg Cast Iron Dutch Oven is built to last for generations. Proper care, seasoning, and cleaning will ensure it performs beautifully for years to come.

What is Seasoning?

Seasoning is the process of building a natural non-stick surface by coating the pan with layers of fat. Over time, this improves the pan’s performance and enhances the flavours of your dishes.

How to Season

1. Pour a small amount of cooking oil (sunflower or rapeseed recommended) into the pan.
2. Wipe the oil evenly across the interior with a cloth or paper towel.
3. Place in an oven or Big Green Egg at 200°C for 1 hour.
4. Turn off the heat and let the pan cool completely before removing.

For a quicker method, heat a thin layer of oil on the stovetop until it smokes, then let cool. Repeat two more times for best results.

Cleaning Tips

• Clean with hot water and a soft sponge; avoid detergents or dishwashers as they can strip the seasoning.
• Dry thoroughly to prevent rust. You can dry it on low heat after washing for extra protection.
• Remove any rust by scrubbing, washing, drying, and re-seasoning.

Debris is easiest to remove when the pan is still warm. For stubborn spots, use a gentle scrubber and re-season after cleaning.

Pro Tip

Your Dutch oven may develop unique colours and patterns over time – this is perfectly normal and adds character to your cookware!