Rank #8 in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict
KICHLY 2-in-1 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 4.73 L, Black
- Rating
- 4.3
- Ratings
- 1,025
- Rank
- #8
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
KICHLY's 2-in-1 Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a pre-seasoned, 4.73-litre round casserole in black, and it takes 8th place in this guide. At £25.99 it is one of the cheaper cast iron pots here, and its 4.3 out of 5 comes from 1,025 ratings.
The reason it lands no higher sits inside its own listing. The spec table says Is Oven Safe: Yes, and a bullet promises the pot can be used in both the oven and on the stovetop, while the care instructions on the very same page say not to use it in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven, and fix the limit at 175°C. Every figure on this page is copied from the Amazon listing — we have not tested the pot ourselves.
How those 1,025 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £25.99 (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5, from 1,025 ratings |
| Capacity in the product name | 4.73 litres |
| Capacity in the spec field | 5 quarts (as listed), which is about 4.73 litres |
| Is Oven Safe (as listed) | Yes |
| Product Care Instructions (as listed) | Season with cooking oil at 175°C, hand wash in lukewarm water, do not use in dishwasher, microwave or oven |
| Temperature Rating (as listed) | 175 degrees Celsius |
| Item Weight | 5.6 kg |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict.
Rank #1
Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole, 24 cm, 4.2 L, Deep Teal
£201.00
Rank #2
Amazon Basics Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole, 4.1 L, Clay
£28.49
Rank #3
Le Creuset Signature Oval Casserole, 29 cm, 4.7 L, Deep Teal
£219.00
Rank #4
Overmont 24 cm Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole Pot, Sapphire Blue
£37.55
Questions people ask
Is the KICHLY 2-in-1 Cast Iron Dutch Oven oven safe?
The listing's Is Oven Safe field says Yes, but the care instructions in the same listing say do not use it in the oven and set the temperature limit at 175°C.
How much does the KICHLY Dutch oven hold?
The product name says 4.73 litres and the spec field says 5 quarts — about the same volume — while a bullet rounds it to 4.7 litres.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. The listing states it is not dishwasher safe and asks for hand washing in lukewarm water with oil applied afterwards.
What comes with the pot?
The listing lists one item, with the lid as the included component. The lid is cast iron and is described as doubling as a ridged grill pan.
How heavy is the KICHLY Dutch oven?
The listing gives an item weight of 5.6 kg.
How do buyers rate the KICHLY Dutch oven?
4.3 out of 5 from 1,025 ratings, with 70 per cent of those ratings at five stars and 8 per cent at one star.
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