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Most people have heard of Dutch ovens, but few know exactly what they are, or how they can be used in the kitchen.Some people  think that this kind of pot is too old-fashioned for modern use, but many cooks still use them today. This guide will tell you things you need to know about these […]

We are hooked on All Clad cookware and the All Clad Dutch Oven is one of those versatile pots that you will use over and over again.
We previously reviewed the All Clad Dutch Oven with the aluminum core and the hard anodised exterior, a dutch oven that we found to be versatile and practical. All […]

Dutch ovens are probably one of the most neglected pieces of cookware available. They also produce some of the tastiest dishes of American cuisine. Warm, satisfying comfort food is what you can expect to enjoy when cooking with a Dutch oven. While these treasures of heavy duty, hearty cooking remain somewhat forgotten by the everyday […]

Le Creuset 3.5-qt. Enameled Wide Round Dutch Oven, Kiwi

We have extolled the virtures of the Le Creuset Dutch Oven in the past. The cast iron construction is superior to other cookware because it absorbs and retains heat more efficiently as your pot roast, chicken and vegetables slowly braise and stew in the oven. Braise, stew, […]

Many people in America have an unused Dutch oven in their loft that they have either inherited or bought. Dutch ovens are often be found in garage sales which is an inexpensive way to pick one up.
One of the reasons that some people don’t like using a dutch oven, is that the meat looks uncooked and there is nothing more unattractive […]

It’s important to store your cast iron Dutch oven with the lid slightly open to allow air to circulate into the pot.
Use a length of kitchen paper towel that is long enough to go across the rim of the pot. Fold it like a fan, lay it across the rim and put the lid on. […]

The first thing you need to do is to check if your Dutch Oven needs seasoning. If it does, heat the pot until it is hot but still touchable. Coat the inside and outside of both pot and lid with cooking oil and leave it to cool completely.
Some Dutch ovens are now manufactured in such […]

No-one is quite sure but there are various theories.

In 1704, an Englishman called Abraham Darby, travelled to Holland to see a Dutch casting process. On his return home, Darby refined the method and began casting pots. He shipped them to the new colonies in America and all over the world. The name may have originated […]

Pretty much anything! That is one of the reasons that they are so popular. A few ideas are pizza, bread, sauces, soups, stews, ribs, cakes, cobblers, poultry, meat, pies and cookies.
You’re probably thinking ‘How could I cook a cake in a stew pot?’ but with a Dutch oven, you can!
There are two methods of cooking. […]