Oven Pot 2.0 | 26cm (5.9qt) - Sea Salt White | Lightweight Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Non-toxic, Oven-Safe, Induction-Compatible, 10.2”, Serves 4–6, Made in Japan

I’ve been transitioning to nontoxic cookware and found Vermicular through research. I am a huge fan of Japanese craftsmanship so I was excited to learn that their products are manufactured in Japan. I received my Oven Pot 2 pretty quickly and omg, it's so pretty in person! And I was even more shocked at how light it is compared to Le Creuset! I can’t believe this is made of cast iron. The standing handle is such a space saving feature and it also comes with a cookbook. I’ve only had it for 2 days, but I’ve cooked several dishes. I’ve steam roasted broccoli, made pasta and curry. Everything has come out really flavorful. Definitely recommend!

It’s working as advertised - hight quality light weight awesome functions. Though the maintenance required is different than traditional ceramic coded Dutch oven. So a bit of learning curve.

The best Dutch oven you could ever get. Vermicular makes the best stuff period because it's so lightweight. The combination of enameled cast iron makes it cool extremely well too in a unique way. If you know you know!

Received the product but it looks like someone's return. Decided to return the product. Paid close to $300. Not appreciate receiving a new merchandise. Also noticed the workmanship and nothing compared to Le creuset. Saw many reviews on YouTube but don't believe everything you see on YouTube is my lesson for the day.

Amazing pot. Beautiful color and craftsmanship. I only use this one.

I’ll be totally honest – this is a nice pot with great craftsmanship, and the lightweight design is definitely a plus. However, I don't find it to be any better than the Le Creuset pots I already own. For the significantly higher price, I expected more. While the precision seal and sleek oyster gray color are great features, I just don’t think it justifies the cost compared to other high-end options. That said, I will keep this review updated as the pot continues to season with each use to see if there are any noticeable differences between this and my other pots. Maybe with time, it will prove itself to be worth the investment. Stay tuned!

Pricey but totally worth it. The pot heats up crazy fast especially for being a Dutch oven. It’s also so lightweight. I don’t like pulling out Dutch ovens normally for everyday cooking, but I use this one almost everyday.

I got the 3.7 quart version of the Vermicular Oven Pot 2.0, and it's the perfect size for our family of 3. So far, I've made pasta and polenta in it, and the pot was just the right size to make about 4-6 servings. I love that this pot is made in Japan, which, to me, mostly justifies the very high price; it's in the same ballpark price range as Le Creuset. The handle doubles as a kickstand, so you can place the pot lid vertically. It's a really nice feature for smaller kitchens, although I'd recommend a thin towel or paper towel on the countertop to catch any condensation that drips down. The manual notes that the rim of the pot and the edge of the lid are not enameled, so the internal cast iron is exposed. Vermicular recommends drying these edges immediately after washing to avoid rust and to also season the exposed cast iron with some oil. Also, as with any other enameled cast iron, you should use silicone or wooden utensils to avoid damaging the enamel coating. At about 6.4 lbs, the Vermicular is comparable to a high quality stainless steel pot of the same size. The compact size of the 3.7 quart, and the lighter weight means that I can comfortably use this pot for daily cooking. The lighter design does seem to make it heat up quicker than my heavier pots, but that's also a good thing for any every day pot. I haven't really tested, nor do I have a good method for testing, but heat retention probably suffers a little compared to heavier pots as well. However, for our weeknight dinners, this pot works wonderfully.