Taking proper care of your cocotte will help preserve the longevity of this essential piece of cookware. If your oven is made of bare cast iron, you will need to maintain its seasoning in order to protect it from rust and corrosion and to keep its nonstick properties. Be sure to scrub any food particles away without any additional cleaning agents, as soaps and detergents will remove any existing seasoning.
Once the surface is smooth and free of any debris, wipe it clean, and lightly oil the inside of the vessel. You will want to heat the Dutch oven on high about to degrees to reseason the pan, let it cool, and then put it away for future use. Enameled cast iron pieces do not need the same care; the enamel coating will serve as its seasoning, giving it a rust-resistant, nonstick finish.
Lighter-colored enamel may show some staining after simmering dark sauces, but it can usually be removed with a light scrub with a non-abrasive scouring pad.
For stubborn stains, either use a paste of vinegar and baking soda or Bar Keepers Friend. Enameled cast iron pieces can also be put into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. The care for cast aluminum, stainless steel, and ceramic cookware is similar.
For cast aluminum and stainless steel, you will want to let the vessel cool completely before coming into contact with cool water to avoid thermal shock. All three of these can be scrubbed with a nylon scouring pad and dish soap, or put into the dishwasher for cleaning unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
Dutch ovens are prized for their versatility, so your options are pretty wide. You can use most Dutch ovens right on the stove, in the oven, and depending on their finish over open fires and atop barbecue grills. Since Dutch ovens have the ability to maintain even heat for a long amount of time, they're ideal for cooking long-simmering stews, soups, braised meats, and even acting as a baking chamber for bread. If you're just getting started, try your hand at this impressive yet easy recipe for beef bourguignon or a classic pot roast.
If you've never baked bread in your Dutch oven before, try this no-knead loaf just be sure your vessel's heat threshold is high enough. Dutch ovens between 5 and 7. Cast iron does heat up slowly, so it may not come to a boil as quickly as it would in an aluminum or stainless steel pan, but it can be done.
Thanks to cast iron's ability to hold a constant temperature, plus the depth of the Dutch oven silhouette, it's an excellent vessel for deep frying. One word: versatility. It lends itself well to a variety of cooking styles and can go from stovetop to oven with ease.
Its durable construction will help it stand up to frequent use, and most Dutch ovens are attractive enough to act as a serving dish, too, adding a touch of rustic elegance to the table. It depends. Most enameled cast iron-type ovens can go into the dishwasher, but because they tend to take up a lot of space, you might find it easier to hand wash them instead.
Non-enameled aka "raw" or "bare" cast iron should not be put into the dishwasher, as the water and detergent will strip away its seasoning. For more details on caring for raw cast iron, check out this guide. Rapid changes in heat can potentially damage cast iron, causing it to crack. If your Dutch oven is cold as in, it was in the refrigerator , you will want to let it come to room temperature or gently heat it up on the stove before putting it in a hot oven. A previous version of this roundup included the oval-shaped model called The Dutchess by Great Jones.
Our tester noted some hot spots when using this Dutch oven on the stove due to its long shape, despite the fact that cast iron should distribute heat fairly evenly. Another concern was that the stylish copper loop handle proved difficult to grab when wearing oven mitts, creating a slightly precarious situation when checking on a braise.
Though it's reasonably priced and certainly very attractive, ultimately, we found that there are better options available. From baking pans, iron skillets, and griddles, to the Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven she tested for this roundup, Donna Currie knows a good cast iron product when she sees one. This piece was updated by Bernadette Machard de Gramont , an LA-based writer who specializes in global food and wine content.
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By Donna Currie. Donna Currie. Donna Currie is a food writer and blogger specializing in recipes and kitchen gadgets. What Our Experts Say "I'd recommend making a recipe that starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven to really highlight the versatility of your new pot. Our Top Picks.
Best Overall:. We all now know that the key to glossy, better-than-restaurant pasta is adding starchy-salty pasta water to your sauce and then cooking your noodles right in there so they soak up all that sweet, sweet ambrosia. Who ever makes a small amount of soup?! One day, anyway. And the Dutch oven will get preheated in a crazy-hot oven and the lid will trap steam and the even heat distribution will hit your loaf from all sides, allowing you to produce a puffy, crackly-crusted loaf of no-knead bread.
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On that note: Most Dutch ovens, including the ones we list here, are dishwasher-safe, but we recommend hand-washing with tender love and care. Put a kitten in it! Make a photoshoot of it. Down to business. I have a Lodge, which I love, but there are plenty of great options out there at a variety of price points. I use it for soups, stews, frying bacon, burgers, hot dishes, making bone broth, whole chickens, chicken pieces, sausage, eggs, pancakes, pork chops, pastas, rice dishes, veggies, you name it I have cooked it in this pot.
The hardest part is accepting the price tag and picking a color. I actually use the skillet top more than I use the Dutch oven. The skillet is just the right size for daily cooking — frying eggs, searing chicken.
This cost the same as store-quality nonstick skillets. Anything you can cook in the oven at home can be cooked in a Dutch oven. Pot roast, lasagna, corn bread, cakes, cobblers, chili. We also use it for frying and browning bacon, ground meat, etc. The lid is reversible and can act as a small skillet as well. It was the only one he wanted. Perfect size and coming pre-seasoned is a great bonus. I reside in Mombasa.
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