Overmont Dutch oven deal cuts 7-quart pot to $40 on Amazon
The 7-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven is 50% off, with shoppers comparing its performance to Le Creuset cookware.
By Priya Raghavan · Science Reporter
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The Overmont Dutch oven deal has brought the brand’s 7-quart enameled cast iron pot down to $39.99 on Amazon, according to NBC Selected. The listed discount is 50% off its regular $79.99 price, putting a large Dutch oven in a lower price range than many premium cast iron brands.
NBC Selected reported that the cookware is sold in 4.5-, 5.5- and 7-quart sizes and comes in more than a dozen colors, with many of those options discounted. The product page cited by NBC Selected showed 10,423 Amazon reviews for the 7-quart model.
What is the Overmont Dutch oven deal?
The deal applies to the Overmont 7-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, which Amazon listed at $39.99, down from $79.99, according to NBC Selected. A Dutch oven is a heavy, lidded pot commonly used for soups, stews, braising, roasting, baking bread and other one-pot cooking.
NBC Selected said the Overmont model is made from cast iron and has an enamel coating, which means it does not need seasoning. The publication described it as suitable for high-heat cooking, baking and roasting.
The pot includes a heavy lid designed to retain moisture, according to NBC Selected. The underside of the lid has raised bumps that help return steam to the food during cooking, a feature meant to support braising and roasting.
Why shoppers are comparing it with Le Creuset
NBC Selected reported that some Amazon shoppers have compared the Overmont Dutch oven with Le Creuset, a higher-priced cookware brand. One Amazon reviewer cited by NBC Selected said they had used both the Overmont and a Le Creuset Dutch oven and found that they performed the same.
The comparison appears to center on the enameled cast iron construction, color options and cooking performance, according to NBC Selected’s report. NBC Selected also noted that comparable enameled cast iron cookware can cost hundreds of dollars more.
The Overmont Dutch oven comes with side handles, handle covers, a silicone insulation pad and a cookbook with recipes and care instructions, according to NBC Selected. Those accessories are included with the pot rather than sold separately, the publication reported.
What materials and safety claims does the brand make?
Overmont says the Dutch oven is free of PFAS, PFOA and cadmium, according to NBC Selected. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they can persist in the environment and have become a point of concern for some cookware buyers.
NBC Selected said its coverage is independently selected and that it may earn a commission when readers buy through its links. As with any limited sale, shoppers may need to check Amazon’s current listing for the final price, size availability and color options before buying.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.