A Guide to Dutch Oven Induction Cookware

Update your kitchen with Dutch oven induction cookware. At Williams Sonoma, you'll find a variety of induction-safe casserole dishes, pots and pans, including pieces from renowned brands such as Le Creuset and All-Clad. Some cookware is compatible with induction, gas, and electric cooktops for optimum versatility.

Types of Dutch Oven Induction Cookware

Induction-safe Dutch ovens are an excellent addition to any kitchen, and they make great gifts for weddings. You can also wrap one up as a holiday gift for the home chef. Some of the induction-cooktop-compatible Dutch ovens you may find available include:

• Le Creuset: French cookware brand Le Creuset is known for its Dutch and French ovens. These lidded casserole dishes come in multiple sizes and many are made from enameled cast iron. Le Creuset Dutch ovens are safe for induction cooktops and come in an array of colors to complement almost any kitchen.
• Staub: A similar brand is Staub. These colorfully enameled induction-safe cookware pieces are also made in France, and they share many of the same features as Le Creuset. For example, the Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven comes in many sizes and includes a lid to seal in moisture, plus it's dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
• Calphalon: Another lidded oven you can use on an induction cooktop is the Calphalon Premier Nonstick Dutch Oven. It's made from hard-anodized aluminum for fast, even heating, and it has a nonstick coating for easy food release. This Dutch oven is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has handles for convenient carrying.
• Lodge: This brand of cast-iron cookware has an array of induction-safe options, including the Lodge Blacklock Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven. The three-part seasoning process makes the interior of this oven naturally nonstick and the construction is lighter than traditional Lodge cookware pieces.
• All-Clad: There are stainless-steel induction cookware pieces available, such as the All-Clad Copper Core Dutch Oven. This piece has five layers, including a copper core between aluminum layers for fast, consistent heating. The stainless-steel exterior is compatible with any cooktop and the riveted handles are designed to stay cool to the touch.

Other Induction Cooktop Pots and Pans

In addition to Dutch ovens and other casserole dishes with lids, you'll find fry pans, saucepans and other induction-safe cookware items at Williams Sonoma. There are stockpots and pasta pots, along with cooktop grills and even whistling tea kettles that you can heat on your induction cooktop. Many of these pieces are from the same brands as the Dutch ovens mentioned above. There's also an excellent selection of induction cookware sets for an effortlessly coordinated and well-equipped cooking space.

Induction Cookware Accessories

It's important to know what kind of chef's tools -- such as spatulas and slotted spoons -- to use with induction cookware. Food-safe silicone or another non-abrasive material is recommended for all cookware types, although some pots, pans and Dutch ovens are scratch-resistant and durable enough to withstand metal utensils. Read the care and use instructions for your cookware to find out whether or not you can use metal turners, spoons or other kitchen tools.

Explore the Dutch oven induction cookware selection to find the right piece for your kitchen or the right gift for a special occasion. Williams Sonoma has everything else you need for the kitchen, including storage and organization, dish towels and cleaning products.