Though we love to cook in Dutch ovens at home, we can’t deny that they’re pricey (making them “prime for disruption”).
Photography courtesy of Milo.
Adopting the now-ubiquitous direct-to-consumer model, Schau just released his first product: the Milo Dutch oven in a single color and size, comparable in quality (he says) to the famous brands and backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Milo launched last week, with one product: a solid cast iron Dutch oven coated in glossy white enamel with an exposed iron rim.
The Milo Dutch Oven is $95 (compared to almost $400 for a similarly sized French alternative, says the company).
The Milo pot has a white enamel coating inside and out, which can tolerate heat from all types of burners, while metal utensils are not recommended.
Milo makes maintenance recommendations on its website: Small brown spots that accumulate with use can be removed with soap and water or Bar Keeper’s Friend, and an occasional rubdown with a thin coat of oil will help prevent spots from occurring in the first place.
If you’re new to cooking in a cast iron Dutch oven, note that there’s more in your future than coq au vin.
The Milo Dutch oven has integrated, cast iron handles. It’s made in China, in a factory near Beijing, and is backed by a lifetime guarantee.