Where to purchase, the benefits and recipes.
A perk of working from home is being able to put a pre-prepped meal in the oven in between meetings to feed the hungry bears in your home at the end of the day. A dutch oven simplifies that and elevates what most would attempt as a crockpot meal.
After purchasing my dutch oven, I did a lot of research on everything I should be aware of before cooking with my latest kitchen staple and I'm glad I did!
Dutch Oven Cooking:
Dutch ovens are incredibly versatile and perfect for baking, roasting, browning, searing, broiling, and deep-frying -- you name it! They are great for both the stovetop and oven which makes them ideal for braising meat; cooking soups, stews, and sauces; boiling water for pasta; frying chicken; and even baking bread.
Because they retain and distribute heat evenly, they optimal for searing meat at high heat and maintaining low-and-slow temperatures for a long period of time.
An enamel-coated dutch oven is the way to go -- they are much easier to clean and non-reactive, preventing iron from releasing into your yummy meal. Quality materials and craftsmanship are reason for the high price tag for the premium brands. But given how versatile they are -- they are worth the investment!
Best Brands | Where to Purchase:
Consumer Reports 2020 - This will give you the latest consumer reviews and where to shop top brands.
I have a white enamel-coated STAUB and love it!
Recipes | Resources:
The 5-Ingredient Dutch Oven Cookbook - Using just five fresh ingredients, this cookbook serves up recipes without all of the prep and clean-up stress that tend to get in way of good homemade cooking.
Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen Dutch Oven - 25 easy-to-follow recipes, with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions.
The Dutch Oven Camping Cookbook - Gift a dutch oven to a man in your life who spends time in the wilderness as dutch ovens are a perfect for preparing campfire meals. I purchased a dutch oven and this book for my brother to take on his adventures!
Mistakes to Avoid:
Using it on very high heat.
Preheating it empty or on high heat.
Not using enough oil or butter to coat the bottom of the pan.
Using metal utensils when cooking.
Not drying it completely.
Quick Takeaways:
Invest the money in one of the highly rated brands and keep an eye our for sales. I purchased my normally $300+ dutch oven for $99 on a Today Show Steals and Deals!
Enamel-Coated is the way to go so the iron does not release into your meal.
Make sure to avoid the mistakes listed above to protect your investment.
Enjoy cooking and please share your recipes with me!
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