Smithey Ironware Co.

Smithey Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Name: Smithey Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Brand: Smithey Ironware Co.

$200–$295

Let's go Dutch.

Smithey’s stolen our hearts on numerous occasions with their slick-as-can-be skillets...so it was only a matter of time before they crafted the Dutch oven of our dreams. This beaut is built for soup, braised meat, one-pot pasta, no-knead bread, you name it. (No, really: The 5.5-quart weighs in at a sturdy 14 pounds!) That cast iron provides extra-even heat distribution—not to mention keeps food warmer for longer. Oh, and it’s induction-friendly, too. See the smooth, polished interior? It develops a slick patina with time, so you're looking at your snappiest-ever cleanup. The 5.50-quart tops it all off with a lid that just so happens to fit Smithey’s 10-inch skillet, but with either size you’re ready to take this one to the table for the grand reveal.

Photography by Ty Mecham & Julia Gartland

Details & Materials +-

Made in:

Charleston, SC

Made of:

Cast iron

Size:

3.50 QT dutch oven measures 9.00" in diameter (13.25" L with handles) x 4.50" H; weighs 13 pounds.
5.50 QT dutch oven measures 10.00" in diameter (13.25" L with handles) x 7.50" H; weighs 14 pounds.
5.50 QT Dutch oven lid fits 10" Smithey skillet.

Maker:

Smithey Ironware Co.

Care & Notes +-

Dutch oven is pre-seasoned, but should be seasoned at user's leisure. For best results, use regularly as the oil from cooking helps to keep the cast iron seasoned.

Note that newer dutch ovens may appear more golden brown in color, but will darken with use and seasoning.

Compatible with all cooktops (electric, gas, and induction) and oven safe. To clean, scrub lightly with warm water. For stubborn food remnants, use a touch of dish soap and a nylon scouring pad. Always thoroughly dry dutch oven after each use, apply a light layer of vegetable oil with a towel, and store. Never put dutch oven in the dishwasher. Do not soak in water.

Seasoning Tips:

Seasoning coming off is normal while you are breaking in a polished cast iron skillet. Your Smithey arrives with 2-3 light layers of seasoning to protect your cookware in transit.

The second part of the seasoning process is done at home and will improve over time. During this transition period the dutch oven’s performance won’t be affected, however. Just be sure to dry your dutch oven and apply a light layer of oil after each use to keep building up your seasoning. It will completely blacken over time, which is the sign of a mature seasoning.

One method to accelerate the seasoning process is called the stovetop method. Steps below:

i) On your range, bring the dutch oven to a scorching temperature and intermittently rub light layers of shortening or vegetable oil over the cook surface with a paper towel in succession. Be careful because the dutch oven is hot. This will create a lot of smoke, so be sure to turn on a vent or hood.

ii) After 5-10 minutes of applying oil to the surface at a scorching temp, the dutch oven's surface will begin to turn a deep chocolate color. Once this happens turn the heat off and allow to cool down.

iii) After the dutch oven cools a bit, apply another light layer of oil to the surface and bake in your oven for 1 hour at 450 Fahrenheit.

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Smithey Ironware Co.

North Charleston, SC

Charleston-based Smithey Ironware has only been making its super-smooth cast iron skillets since 2015, but its pans reflect an obsession with vintage manufacturing techniques that date back to the 1890s. Each pan receives a special polishing treatment that results in a super-smooth, naturally nonstick surface right out of the box—our fried eggs haven’t been the same since.

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