Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Smithey Ironware makes heirloom-quality cast iron in Charleston, South Carolina, and its Dutch oven is a modern take on the classic bare iron pot. The interior is polished smooth, then pre-seasoned with grapeseed oil, so food releases more easily from day one than it does from rough-cast iron.

The domed lid is designed to collect steam and drip it back onto the food, keeping braises, roasts, and stews moist through long cooking. The brass-accented handle and clean lines make it a pot you will want to bring to the table. Like all bare cast iron, it gets better with use as the seasoning builds.

Choose your size:
- 3.5 Qt.: a smaller pot for sides, grains, beans, and braises for two to three. Its lid also fits Smithey's No. 10 skillet.
- 5.5 Qt.: the everyday size for soups, stews, and no-knead bread for a family.
- 7.25 Qt.: the large pot for roasts, whole chickens, and batch cooking for a crowd.

Specs & details:
- Material: bare cast iron with a polished interior, pre-seasoned
- Lid: domed, self-basting cast iron lid included
- Cooktops: gas, electric, induction, oven, grill, and campfire
- Care: hand wash, dry immediately, and oil lightly
- Made in: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Warranty: Smithey lifetime guarantee

Use it with: braises, pot roast, chili, beans, soups, and bread

It is a good fit for cooks who want American-made bare cast iron with a smoother cooking surface than standard foundry iron. If you prefer an enameled interior for tomato or wine braises, see our Le Creuset Dutch ovens.

Smithey's polished interior is finished in Charleston, about three hours from our Greenville shop, and each piece carries a small-batch, hand-finished feel.

Hand-selected by our Greenville team for cooks building a kitchen that works as hard as they do. Available for local pickup at our Buncombe Street shop.

Q: What sizes are available?
A: This listing includes the 3.5 Qt., 5.5 Qt., and 7.25 Qt. Smithey Dutch ovens.

Q: Is it pre-seasoned?
A: Yes. Smithey polishes the interior and pre-seasons it with grapeseed oil, so it is ready to cook.

Q: Is it enameled?
A: No, it is bare cast iron. It needs regular seasoning but can handle high heat and builds a natural non-stick surface over time.

Q: Where is Smithey made?
A: Smithey Ironware is made in Charleston, South Carolina.

Q: How do I care for it?
A: Hand wash, dry immediately, and rub in a thin coat of oil. Do not put it in the dishwasher.