Silvana
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
Great product!! I have others from other companies that costs 3 ti.es more, the quality of this product surpasses those.
Jay Shuster
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
All I can say is wow! I own about a dozen pieces of enameled cast iron cookware from a few different brands and this by far comes closest to Le Cruset quality.I purchased the 4.2qt (4qt) Braiser originally as a gift. After further discussion with the recipient, she was fearful of weight and that it would be too much for her to handle being that she's a little older. So instead of returning it, I decided to keep it and so I'm happy I did! As you can see from my photos, I chose jet black for the color... Thought it would be best to conceal any possible staining or accidental abrasions upon heavy usage.... And my God, the thing is absolutely gorgeous!Yes, it's heavy... 13lbs with the lid which to me means quality, that's one of the reasons why I love cast iron cookware, it simply means business. This braiser retains heat so well, it's the perfect size for so many incredible meals, like my favorite...Meghan Merkels one skillet pasta!There's been no signs of usage after multiple uses, no rust, no staining and no chipping. Very easy to clean and care for, of course you can't be rough with it, you have to heat slow and not cook too high when using on the stovetop.... Also, don't bang your utensils on enameled cookware, don't use metal or anything that will scratch and don't put it in the sink if it's still hot... You'll crack the enamel!Highly Highly Recommend!
An
Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 1, 2024
Heel blij met de pan! Is van goede kwaliteit en kan zowel op fornuis als in oven. Is vergelijkbaar met de duurdere populaire merken qua kwaliteit.
Debbie Miller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2023
I bought some of these because the famous make is absolutely extortionately expensive!Absolutely gorgeous and my daughter for whom I bought them was delighted.
CakeLover
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
This is a very nice product but quickly started to chip on bottom; bk was kind enough to replace my Dutch oven so that’s why I rate it 5 stars
R Kruidenier
Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 26, 2023
Moesten voor de nieuwe keuken nog een mooie braadpan hebben en kwamen bij deze uit.De gewone pannen hebben wij ook van BK.Is een mooie zware pan.
Denise
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
I never write product reviews, but I've been so pleased with the two BK items I've purchased that I'm breaking my silence. My previous Dutch oven was an AKS (Artisan Kitchen Supply) 6 qt. which despite very careful handling, started to almost immediately crack and chip. It worsened until I had to ditch it for safety reasons. I was looking for another 6 qt., and was worried the BK 7 qt. would be too large and heavy. I bought it anyway, since I LOVE my BK Black carbon steel skillet so much. Miraculously, the BK 7 qt. is about the same weight as the old 6 qt., and is less awkward to handle. It is a delight to cook with, and even fits in my undersized sink for cleaning. So far, no big sticking or staining, although it will probably stain in time. Great value. Highly recommended! I will definitely buy other BK products in the future.
john
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
I've seen BK products around places like HomeGoods and they seemed to be good quality. I took a chance with they're dutch oven and I'm really impressed. Feels lighter than a Lodge but just as sturdy. Zero imperfections. I can see it lasting a long time as it should. If it's on sale for for it. I got my red 7qt for around $68
Kathy. S.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
I have a very old and worn le creuset same size that was given to me by a chef, the finish mostly worn off. I bought this as a budget alternative. It works fine as a dutch oven in every way but the reason I didnt give it 5 stars is that the lid fits in such a way that if you are boiling something n the stove it seeps through the lid. That doesnt happen with the design of le creuset.
Joy
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
The color is great!... It cooks well...great pot to have!
CptnRV
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2020
I have several Le Creuset and Staub cast iron Dutch ovens and I love them all. But those are all back in USA. I needed one for my home in UK but really didn’t want to spend the money that those brands demand. Don’t have BK cookware in USA but decided to try it since the price is much easier on the wallet. Really glad I did because it’s a beautiful piece of cookware for half the price! It cooks and looks similar to the other 2 brands. The main difference to me is the weight. BK has the weight of a Staub, Le C is lighter. So for those who don’t like heavier Dutch ovens, you may find the BK a bit heavy. I don’t mind the weight and I like heavier pots are better for no knead breads. Otherwise, they all work great and will last a lifetime if cared for properly. I would certainly look to BK if I’m ever in need (or want) another Dutch oven.
leah rose
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
i looked at all the options before choosing this one. a lot of the others were cheaper, but had chipping problems, according to the reviews. i like that this is one of the few dutch ovens NOT made in china, and that it seems (so far) to have all of the quality of a le creuset, (only one besides LC that's safe at 500 degrees F) at less than a third of the price. good heft, thick enamel, lid fits perfectly on the pot.
Barclay Bronson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2019
Dutch Ovens differ from the average pots and pans in your kitchen, they are very versatile in terms of what you can cook with them and they offer a superior cooking ability.The primary reason to buy a Dutch Oven for me is it's excellence in slow cooking. This Dutch Oven is bulky and heavy, the cast iron is thick and dense so it allows for excessive heat retention and absorption, which is gradually released over the cooking period and through heat distribution. Making it ideal for slow cooking and things like stews, braises and chili's where it can steam the food really well and retain the moisture and flavour in the food, this is handy when cooking thick cuts of meat.It's also very versatile, you can cook stews, pastas, whole chickens and believe it or not, BREAD. Dutch Ovens are perfectly suited for cooking bread, as it needs moisture, heat and dryness, I tried the other day and the bread cooked wonderfully but it stuck to the bottom of the pot, so I will use a wax sheet next time.As mentioned, this oven is very heavy. It requires careful handling not just because it is brittle and easily broken, but because of it's heat properties. Like other materials which are great at heat conduction, they can shatter or break due to rapid shifts in temperature. So you should let this oven heat up slowly at first on a low flame. When you're done cooking, let it cool down for about 15 - 30 minutes to ensure most of the heat has escaped and that the temperature will not be too high for cold water.The oven itself looks beautiful with its enamel coating and yellow interior, it just looks pleasant to use and even on display. The outside is pitch black and almost matte. It's comfortable to handle and move around, the handles do get hot during cooking though so use oven gloves.Overall 5/5 and a must have for any kitchen, a dutch oven is an essential in your arsenal if you want to play serious in the kitchen department xD. Happy cooking.