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Best Cast-Iron Braisers

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Le Creuset
Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Round Braiser
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Bottom Line

Beautiful and practical, this cast-iron braiser is your top of the line choice.

Pros

Beautiful enough to transition easily from oven to table. Good size – holding 5 quarts. Large handles. Comes in 9 bold color options. Can be used on all types of stove tops or ovens. Can also be used as a skillet. Cleans easily. The company makes this braiser in its own foundry in France.

Cons

Since this is cast iron, it is a heavy pot to use.

Staub
Cast-Iron 3.5-qt Braiser
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Bottom Line

Nicely designed to provide all the benefits of cast-iron cooking without the drawbacks.

Pros

Can make a great meal. Looks good on the shelf. Durable and easy to clean. 5 color options available. Enameled cast iron finish does not require seasoning. Cooks just like a regular cast-iron skillet. Domed lid helps you cook bigger cuts of meat.

Cons

At 3.5 quart capacity, this braiser is not as large as others available.

Best Bang for the Buck
Anolon
Vesta Cast-Iron Cookware Round Covered Braiser
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Bottom Line

The beauty and aesthetics of enamel cast-iron braisers at a lower price point.

Pros

Nice large handle on the top is easy to use. Also comes in cobalt or red. Porcelain enamel exterior is beautiful on and off the table. Large 5-quart capacity. Does a good job of searing. Wider and shallower than some pots. Keeps food very moist. A very versatile pot.

Cons

The side handles on this model are a little small.

Lodge
Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Casserole
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Bottom Line

Lodge provides an inexpensive line of cast iron that is reliable and does not fail with this enameled braiser.

Pros

Comes in red or blue. Enameled cookware. Nice, wide and shallow shape. Light enameled interior is easy to clean. Very good looking. Very heavy. Retains the heat well. simple design. Does not need to be seasoned.

Cons

There tend to be some quality issues with chipping on arrival.

Tramontina
Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Braiser, 4-Quart
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Bottom Line

Decent quality on this lower priced enameled brazer that performs well.

Pros

Food comes off easily. The size is a little smaller at 4-quarts. Stainless-steel knob is easy to grab with your oven mitt. Nice coloring. Weighs a little less than others of the same size. Does a great job with sauces and pastas.

Cons

The edges of this pot can rust if they are not properly seasoned.

How we decided

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  • 14 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 182 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
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    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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    Le Creuset

    Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Round Braiser

    Le Creuset

    Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Round Braiser

    Beautiful and practical, this cast-iron braiser is your top of the line choice.
    $339
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    Staub

    Cast-Iron 3.5-qt Braiser

    Staub

    Cast-Iron 3.5-qt Braiser

    Nicely designed to provide all the benefits of cast-iron cooking without the drawbacks.
    $319
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    Anolon

    Vesta Cast-Iron Cookware Round Covered Braiser

    Anolon

    Vesta Cast-Iron Cookware Round Covered Braiser

    The beauty and aesthetics of enamel cast-iron braisers at a lower price point.
    $129
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    Lodge

    Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Casserole

    Lodge

    Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Casserole

    Lodge provides an inexpensive line of cast iron that is reliable and does not fail with this enameled braiser.
    $59
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    Tramontina

    Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Braiser, 4-Quart

    Tramontina

    Enameled Cast-Iron Covered Braiser, 4-Quart

    Decent quality on this lower priced enameled brazer that performs well.
    $53