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Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Creamed Winter Greens

Serves 6

2 hours

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All • Cast Iron
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 230 reviews
$ 300

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5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven
5.5 Qt Dutch Oven

A true stovetop stunner for family-style slow-cooking, baking, frying and more.

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Why this Dutch Oven?

Honoring the best of vintage American Dutch oven design, the 5.5 Qt Dutch Oven is a beautiful and functional kitchen work horse that is destined to be a modern heirloom. It’s the perfect Dutch oven for families of four or for those who love to slow cook and stew. Featuring Smithey’s signature polished interior surface that is naturally non-stick and easy-to-clean, this Dutch oven combines the best of enameled cast iron heat performance with a surface finish that will never crack or chip—in fact, the interior surface will only get better with use and time. Crafted for versatility, we designed the lid of this Dutch oven to work as a custom-fit lid for your No. 10 Traditional Cast Iron Skillet for extra convenience. Use it well.

Completely polished interior 

Multi-Use domed lid

Lid channels to recirculate moisture

US Made

Stainless steel ovenproof knob

Engravable

Volume: 5.5 Qt

Depth: 4.6"

Handle to handle: 13.3"

Total height: ~8.2"

Weight (with lid): +/- 14.5 lbs

Weight (pot only): +/- 9.2 lbs

$ 300

THE CASE FOR
OUR CAST IRON

USE IT ANYWHERE

From kitchens to campfires, your Smithey is at home wherever there is heat and is designed to work on all sources, from gas and fire to induction and electric. And don’t worry, it won’t scratch your stovetop.

INVEST IN YOUR KITCHEN

Your grandchildren will thank you! We’ve designed and crafted every Smithey to withstand the test of time, become even better with age, and be an heirloom in your family’s kitchen. 

THE PERFECT WEIGHT

It’s true—cast iron can be heavy. Luckily, this is something we take into account when designing new pieces. We craft every Smithey to be as light as it can be while maintaining the perfect weight for optimal heat retention.

EASY TO CLEAN

Cast iron gets a bad rap for being hard to clean. We’re here to bust that myth and let you know that polished cast iron is easy to clean. Unlike rough cast iron, which allows food to get stuck in the crevices, polished cast iron like Smithey has a smooth surface that practically wipes clean. And, despite popular belief, you can use soap.
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The 5.5 QT Dutch Oven

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Designed for Daily Use

YOUR NEW MODERN HEIRLOOM

Whether you’re gifting to a loved one or investing in yourself, Smithey will set you up for a lifetime of great cooking. From the experienced chef to the novice cook, a Smithey is the perfect tool for all experience levels and kitchens. 

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Design Details:

The 5.5 Qt Dutch Oven

Oven Safe Stainless Steel Knob

An oven safe knob designed to last just as long as your Smithey.

Ergonomic Dual Handles

We went through over a dozen designs (seriously) to perfect these handles. Natural feel in your hands with embossed SMITHEY branding.

Drip Channels

Lid channels to retain and recirculate moisture in your Dutch oven.

FAQ’s:
5.5 QT Dutch Oven

We stand behind the quality of our cast iron and carbon steel cookware. If your cookware is defective, we’ll replace it. If your cookware fails you after honest and normal use, we’ll repair or replace it.

Is the Smithey Dutch oven enameled?

The Smithey Dutch oven is non-enameled and naturally seasoned with a pure grape-seed oil. While great for breads, soups, stews and more- boiling pasta or water is not the best use of your Smithey Dutch oven.

Can I cook acidic dishes in my Smithey Dutch oven?

A well-seasoned Smithey does not fear any acidic dishes. Before diving into chili and tomato sauces however, we recommend establishing a more mature seasoning layer through baking or frying.

Can I put coals on top of the lid?

Yes! When using as a campfire Dutch oven we recommend inverting your lid so coals will stay on top.

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 230 reviews
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Reviewed by Terri S.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Beautiful

I have never cooked or purchased cast iron before. After doing much research I found Smithey. I haven't cooked much in either Dutch oven or #10 pan since I recently received them. I usually do any cooking on the weekends since I work full time. So far, it's been an incredible adventure with the stew and burger I did make. What a difference these made! Looking forward to finding more recipes to make on them.

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GREAT! !!

LOVE it !!!

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Really nice cookware

I like the smooth interior of Smithey cookware. The only negative is just a cast iron issue in that it is heavy. Oh to be young again when that didn’t matter.

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Reviewed by Elizabeth S.
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5.5 Qt Dutch Oven

This is a very nice piece of cookware. I am using it to bake sourdough bread. I must say though that it is very heavy for someone of my age . It is also very large to put in the oven (I must remove a rack for it to fit with the top on. I hope I can continue to use it for this purpose going forward.

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Love it!

This is a pot that will get eventually handed down for generations. Its "US Made" in the old sense of the statement...highest quality, durable, and timeless style. Great size for making bread, stew, chili. Every cook needs this in the kitchen.

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