The Valhal Outdoor Flat-Base Dutch Oven is a heavy cast iron pot that works wherever you cook. The flat bottom sits straight on a braai grid, in a kamado, in the oven or on the stove, including induction. The lid has feet, so you can turn it upside down and use it as a skillet over the coals, and there is a cut-out for a thermometer probe. Choose the 3.8 litre for smaller meals or the 6.1 litre for bigger gatherings – potjiekos, stews, curries, pot bread and roasts.

Why it earns its place

• Flat base – use it straight in a kamado, on a braai grid, in the oven or on the hob
• Reversible lid with feet – flip it over and it becomes a skillet that stands over the coals
• Thermometer cut-out – check the core temperature without lifting the lid
• Two sizes – 3.8L for smaller meals and 6.1L for family feasts
• Thick cast iron – holds even heat for low & slow potjiekos, stews, curries and bread

Specifications

• Brand: Valhal Outdoor
• Models: VH3.8L and VH6.1L
• Material: Pre-seasoned cast iron, no enamel
• 3.8L size: 31 x 27 x 15cm (L x W x H), 5.5kg
• 6.1L size: 39 x 32 x 16cm (L x W x H), 8.2kg; lid holds 2L
• Base: Flat, without legs
• Lid: Reversible, with feet, for use as a skillet
• Extra: Thermometer cut-out
• Heat sources: Open fire, braai coals, charcoal BBQ, kamado, oven, gas, electric and induction hobs
• Designed in: the Netherlands
• Made in: China (Asia)

FAQ

Which size should I choose?
The 3.8L suits smaller meals and sides. The 6.1L is the all-rounder for family meals and bigger potjies; its lid alone holds 2 litres.

Can I use it over an open fire?
Yes. Put it on a grid over the coals, or stand it on a cast iron trivet to raise it above loose coals.

Is it pre-seasoned?
Yes, with vegetable oil, so it is ready to cook.

About Valhal Outdoor

Valhal Outdoor started in 2014 in Denmark, the land of the Vikings, and has been based in the Netherlands since 2018. Every piece is designed in the Netherlands and cast in China (Asia) in Valhal's own moulds, to its own iron formula and weight specifications. The Viking head cast into the base is the brand's mark. dreemFIRE curates Valhal Outdoor in South Africa because it is honest, heavy-duty cast iron that earns its place on the fire.

Care

Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so it is ready to use. Heat it up well before the first cook. After cooking, clean with hot water and a brush or chain-mail scrubber, dry it completely over low heat and wipe on a thin layer of cooking oil. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid plunging hot cast iron into cold water. The natural non-stick layer builds up with every cook, so the more you use it, the better it gets. Look after it and it will last a lifetime.