What size cast iron dutch oven should I get?

pithound · November 2009

I have a large green egg and want to get a cast iron oven to use in the egg. I have the adjustable rig in there so want to get something that will fit on top with the dome closed. Could anyone speak to what size I should get? I would purchase from Cabelas, here are the sizes...

10" 4-1/4" 5 qt. 12 $39.99

12" 4-1/4" 7-1/2 qt. 16 $49.99

14" 3-1/4" 10 qt. 22 $59.99

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602009-cat20079-cat20116_TGP&id=0022931516268a&navCount=12&podId=0022931&parentId=cat20116&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QZ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20116&hasJS=true

Thanks!

fishlessman · November 2009

the 12 inch is a good size and its deeper than the 14 inch which i like. i would pick the 12 unless you need more volume

pithound · November 2009

I was thinking 12" also... just need to fit some pork butts and stuff in there. Thanks

fishlessman · November 2009

ive done 10/12 pound potroasts in the 12. good size pot. no matter what size you get, you will still fill it to the top :laugh:

Bacchus · November 2009

Without a doubt, the 12".

NibbleMeThis · November 2009

I prefer the #12 for a large Egg

Desert Oasis Woman · November 2009

lifted a few Lodge CI Dutch Ovens lately..
they were quite heavy, empty :blink:
think about how much you care to lift out of the EGG while very, very hot :ohmy:
Desert "Cautious in the" Oasis Woman

What size cast iron dutch oven should I get?

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