Dutch oven advice - enamel or not?

[TB80]

I already have a campfire cast iron Dutch oven with legs but would like one without legs for the kitchen. I was looking at whether to get an enamel covered Lodge Dutch oven or a regular cast iron Dutch oven. Any recommendations?

Also, what size would you recommend?

Thanks.

[Cajun Blake]

Regular cast iron b/c more durable

Enamel will chip , crack over time

[TB80]

Thanks CB. Good point.

[sunsethunter]

For the kitchen I love my enameled. I have a round Lodge and oval shaped Le Creuset.

[Langston32]

My wife likes the enamel because it's easier to clean but im old school and like the regular

[krisw]

No enamel. I've got a lodge 7qt and a 5qt. I'd get the 7 if you just plan on getting one

[akey]

Pull the covers over her head, let it rip and wait until she cries uncle.

[ZackM]

Pull the covers over her head, let it rip and wait until she cries uncle.

X2

I prefer anything stronger than a 400 thread count...

But seriously, cast iron all the way, you can't get any season out of enamel and there's not much cleaning concern when you just wipe something down with a towel...

I am a fan of the Lodge brand as well

[PSD Ryan]

I like to get in bed and rip one under the covers right before she gets in bed, so when she pulls the covers back...POW!

I also prefer the plain cast iron to enamel. I use Lodge.

[dclifton]

For the kitchen I love my enameled. I have a round Lodge and oval shaped Le Creuset.

Those old le creusets are tough to beat! My moms got one and I know it's atleast 25 yrs old and still looks brand new other than the spot in the bottoms of the pot. She uses it everytime she cooks I think

[23wyatt]

If you plan on cooking dishes that will be highly acidic I would go with enameled cast iron. If you don't plan on that kind of cooking then go vintage, American cast iron - Find a nice Wagner/Griswold/Wapak/Lodge (pre-logo).

[MeatEater]

No you rip one under the covers in the morning, jump out of bed and turn the light on, honey cover your eyes I'm turning the light on......and bam!

[wellingtontx]

Old School. No enamel and it will last a lifetime. Buy something your kids can use 40 years from now.

[antp510]

I think he will eventually be an ace pitcher... Lots of promise, but I can also see how he may become Romoesque... Kinda like a rollercoaster! The only Dutch Oven I am familiar with... LOL!

[leasecommander]

I have , and use both kinds, and like them both. I bought a cheap enamel one at HEB and it was only like $25.00, not a Le Creuset (sp), but seems to work the same.
Hoping I won't lose my "man card" over the enamel Dutch Oven. Oh well, it is easier to clean and being single, I HAVE TO DO IT.