The Camp Chef DO-10-Sacagawea 6 Quart Dutch Oven

The Camp Chef DO-10-Sacagawea 6 Quart Dutch Oven

First look: Super black and double seasoned, it used to be just seasoned one time, now it is done twice to insure a full seasoning. This is now called True Seasoned Cast Iron. (the wax and film is gone!)

Quality: no milling marks and the lit fits perfect.

This series of Dutch ovens is great, I have several sizes and styles, the 6 quart is the "most used"

Next is the The Camp Chef DO-5-Mini 3/4 Quart Dutch Oven this one is great for sauces and deserts.

for the big contests and cookouts the The Camp Chef Lewis & Clark 12-Quart Dutch Oven is best.

I am a big fan...Read more

Dutch ovens are a classic and versatile cooking tool that is used by cooks and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. There are several companies that still make cast-iron, Lodge, Camp Chef, Stansport, and others. My review is mostly limited to the outdoor uses, but I use one in my home oven as well.
I received this Dutch Oven as part of a set that included skillet, a pot lifter, and a metal box with the same Lewis And Clark Expedition Anniversary logo. That was several years ago, and i have had no problems with it. Like many modern cast iron pieces I have had to re-season the item before I used it. It is an economy brand, so I actually had to season it more than once, but that is common with all brands and the "pre-seasoned" claim does not mean much. This model has a notch in the lid that can be twisted to line up with one on the pan to let steam out or to insert a thermometer, but I have never used that feature. It is sturdy, big and heavy. 6 quarts is the "standard" size used by...Read more

I was very excited about this oven - I wanted a 5- or 6-quart camp oven with a griddle-top lid, and this oven seemed like it would be a perfect fit. But then I received it and was pretty disappointed with the build quality.

There are a few large pits (two on the lid and two in the oven). The pre-seasoning also smells pretty bad. I don't know what kind of seasoning process Camp Chef uses but the result smells kind of toxic when heated. Lodge's pre-seasoning might not be the highest quality either but I never remember being worried about whether it was safe to use their products right out of the box. I can't say the same about this oven.

My lid is also of very poor quality. The outer edge has grinder patterns all over it, like it was angle-ground into a circle instead of being cast with a good-quality casting. There was no additional sanding to remove the grinder marks, and as such the edge is uneven and even sharp in a few places. It's a little ridiculous that...Read more