Dutch oven cooking allows you to prepare the heartiest meals that are only achieved with cast iron cookware. Use this 8 qt, 14 in Dutch oven for your family favorite recipes. This cast iron piece has a flange on the lid making it excellent for cooking with charcoal briquettes or wood. Best of all, each piece of our cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned with our true seasoned finish, providing a natural, easy release surface that is ready to cook on.