{"id":1516177,"date":"2020-07-27T13:22:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T18:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1516177"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T18:22:35","slug":"what-is-a-dutch-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-a-dutch-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dutch Oven?"},"content":{"rendered":"From simmering a low-country seafood boil<\/a> to baking apple cobbler<\/a>, the Dutch oven<\/a> is a kitchen powerhouse. Its heavy-duty construction helps it go from stovetop cooking to braising<\/a> in the oven without skipping a beat, making it one of the most versatile pieces of cookware in your lineup.\r\n\r\nWhether you're looking to purchase your first Dutch oven or have been using one for decades, we're ready to help you get the most from this cooking tool. We consulted Sarah Fisher, Taste Recipes's Culinary Assistant (and resident Dutch oven expert!) to uncover the best tips for cooking and caring for your cookware.\r\n\r\nCan\u2019t wait? Cook up one of our easy Dutch oven recipes<\/a> before you read.\r\n

What Is a Dutch Oven?<\/h2>\r\n

\"What<\/h2>\r\nGenerally, a Dutch oven is a large, cast-iron pot with thick walls, a heavy bottom and a tight-fitting lid. Because of its material, Dutch ovens heat evenly and maintain heat very well. This makes Dutch ovens suitable for browning, braising, frying, baking and stewing on a stovetop, grill or in the oven. Take a look at some more unexpected ways to use a Dutch oven<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThere are two types of Dutch ovens:\r\n