A kitchen workhorse for all your low-and-slow needs, the HexClad Oval Dutch Oven makes cooking longer cuts of meat, braises and stews foolproof. Some of us love an oval Dutch oven’s aesthetics, and how it makes your famous roast chicken, brisket or mussels look, from oven to trivet. Others appreciate that its oval shape offers more room for airflow and a more even cook around longer cuts such as pork tenderloin. Its 6.5-quart size is slightly larger than our original Dutch oven (think: more leftovers) but features all the same durability and reliable temperature control. Our patented Hybrid technology and the pot’s relatively light weight–a fraction of cast-iron competitors–make it easy to sear meat on the stove for a beautiful crust, then finish it in the oven for a meltingly tender finish.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 11 reviews)
Timothy X.★★★★★
The heavy lid seals perfectly for braising, and I love how the oval shape lets me fit a whole chicken without cramming it in. Cleanup is a breeze too, which is always a win in my kitchen.
Andrew★★★★★
I was nervous about the weight, but the lid seals so tightly that my stew barely needed extra liquid. It’s now my go-to for braised short ribs—the oval shape really does fit larger cuts better than round pots.
Jacob M.★★★★★
The oval shape fits a whole chicken way better than my old round pot, and that glass lid is a game-changer for checking on braises without losing heat. Cleanup is effortless too, even after a sticky caramelized onion mess.
David★★★★★
I was skeptical about the weight at first, but the heat distribution is so even that my chuck roast came out tender in half the time. The lid fits snugly, and cleanup was a breeze with just a quick rinse.
Emily★★★★★
The oval shape is perfect for fitting a whole chicken or a pork shoulder without crowding, and the lid seals so tightly I barely lost any liquid during a 4-hour braise. Cleanup was surprisingly easy too—just a quick wipe and it looked like new.
Avery K.★★★★★
I was skeptical about the weight, but the even heat distribution made my beef bourguignon come out perfect with no scorching. Cleanup was a breeze too.
Andrew X.★★★★★
The oval shape is perfect for searing a whole chicken without cramming it in, and the lid fits so snugly that I barely need to add extra liquid for braises. It's heavy but well-balanced, and cleanup has been super easy so far.
Charlotte★★★★★
Finally, a dutch oven that can fit a whole 5-pound chuck roast without touching the sides. The ergonomic handles make it easy to lift even when loaded with a braise. Cleanup was surprisingly quick with just a soak.
Grace G.★★★★★
This oval dutch oven is the perfect size for a whole chicken or a big pork shoulder, and the lid fits so snugly that I barely need to add extra liquid for braises. Cleanup has been a breeze too, which is a huge win in my book.
Brian T.★★★★★
Finally, an oval Dutch oven that actually fits a whole chicken without cramming it in. The lid seals so tightly I barely lost any liquid during a 3-hour braise, and the clean-up was shockingly easy.
