Lesson 3: Dutch Ovens
Dutch Ovens 101
These kitchen workhorses are useful for so many things, and will see you through special holidays and standard weeknights alike, all year, year after year. Here’s what you need to know about them — and their cousin, the braiser.
Dutch Oven & Braiser
Dutch Oven
Can be used to make soups, stews, braises and sauces. A Dutch oven’s high sides give it the capacity to hold a lot of liquid. Technically any pot with a lid is a Dutch oven, but usually the term refers to heavy enameled cast-iron pots with lids.
Braiser
Specifically good for braising. It’s shallower than a Dutch oven...