You don’t need anything else besides this glorious utilitarian cast iron piece of cookware.
Dutch ovens are an essential piece of cookware.
Essentially, Dutch ovens are the Swiss army knife of cookware.
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What Is A Dutch Oven?
The heavy lid is crucial to lock in moisture, and it results in more flavorful food.
What we know now as Dutch ovens were invented in the early 1700s.
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Why Buy A Dutch Oven?
Dutch ovens are prized for their ability to cook many types of food.
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What Are Dutch Ovens Made Of?
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What Is A Dutch Oven Used For?
Then serve straight to the table in style.
Filling the oven about a third of the way is best.
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What Shape And Size Dutch Oven Is Best?
Shape
Dutch ovens come in round or oval shapes, and therefore serve different purposes.
If you’re free to swing it, its ideal to have one in each shape.
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So, for a family of four, a 5 to 6-quart capacity would be the ideal size.
If you often host guests, go bigger as it’s easy to outgrow a smaller one.
You never want to use anything abrasive, which can scratch the enamel and dull its shine.
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If all else fails, Le Creuset enthusiasts swear by Easy Off oven cleaner with the original yellow cap.
The next step is the seasoning.
With a lid, a skillet can be a braiser for slow-cooking, she says.
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Wagner G.So what do you want to know about Dutch oven cooking?Nebraskaland.
Published August 29, 2022.
