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A Dutch oven is a kind of cooking pot with a lid, usually made from cast iron. It is suitable for use on a hob and in an oven, as long as the handles are oven-proof.

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Does black interior of a cocotte/dutch oven such as Staub create problems with accidentally burning ingredients/fond?

The Staub cocotte has a black interior (in contrast to the Le Creuset) as can be seen below. Does this black interior significantly increase the chances of accidentally burning the ingredients and especially the fond which forms at the bottom of the…
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Does wear and tear limit the usefulness of a Dutch oven?

I bought a no-name Dutch oven* about eighteen years ago and have used it steadily since. It continues to serve me well, but I'm wondering whether I need to worry about the wear and tear on the enamel, as shown below: Is there a point at which a…
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Should I add broth to the bottom of the Dutch Oven?

I am roasting a chicken in a dutch oven. Should I add any type of liquid to the bottom of the dutch oven before putting it in the oven?
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How can a dutch oven reach 400°C on an electrical stove?

I have a pretty average stove and oven. The oven can't even make 300°C. Yet today I measured the temperature of my dutch oven, heated on the stove and it read almost 400°C. How is this possible? Can the durch oven somehow accumulate energy and reach…
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Have I over- or under-cleaned my cast iron dutch oven?

There are several questions on this site addressing how to fix a cast iron pan or dutch oven when it collects rust or gets rock hard black food melted into it, including this question that I posted yesterday. The TL;DR version of that question was…
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Use foil as dutch oven lid for loaf pan

Can I lay foil over the dough in a loaf pan, to contain moisture like a dutch oven? I've practiced using cast iron dutch oven baking, but this time I would like to use a loaf pan, so I can cut the bread evenly.
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Need to replace my "Bean Pot" what should I look for?

I have this 5 quart, aluminum nonstick pot. It is my go-to pot for candy making (fudge, toffee and brittles), jams and jellies. It also gets used for stews and chili. The non-stick finish is wearing off so I'm looking to replace it. I really like…
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Is it safe to leave a gas oven on unattended?

Is it safe to leave a gas oven on unattended the whole day (with a closed dutch oven inside it braising beef etc.), similar to crock pot cooking? It is a gas oven with pilot lights on the stove, so I am assuming the oven also has pilot lights.
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Dutch oven cooking

I'm looking to improve my dutch oven cooking skills. What is the best source for proven recipes and good dutch oven techniques?
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Baking Bread in Dutch Oven with Hairline Crack

I recently bought a ceramic slow cooker insert at a thrift store. It has a glass top and is the perfect shape for using as a Dutch oven in baking bread, which I do regularly. When I got home, my husband found a hairline crack going down the side.…
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Candy making in Dutch Oven when there is only one of you

I’m trying to make fudge and other hard candies such as peanut brittle in my Lodge Dutch Oven. The problem that I’m having is that I cannot hold the pot and scrape out the inside by myself. Definitely a two-person job. I can’t always depend on my…
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How to not burn the sugars in veggies when simmering in a dutch oven for a long time?

I cooked a vegetable stew (onions, carrots, cabbage, potatoes) in a dutch oven on the stovetop for about 30-40 minutes on medium heat. The food turned out fine, but there's a thick layer of black residue in the bottom of the dutch oven when I'm…
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Why does my bread taste like flour?

TL:DR; My third attempt at making dutch oven bread from scratch still tastes like flour, although a little less so than previous attempts. Why? My first attempt I tried this recipe by Tasty. I followed it fairly diligently but found that my dough…
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Lodge Dutch Oven seasoning fail (My first cast iron experience)

I bought this. It was a little rusty. I cleaned the rust with salt. I wanted to remove preseasoning but I don't have requirements for that process. Washed the dutch oven with soap and cold water. Heated it to 100 C. Applied flaxseed oil. Wiped…
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Can you deep fry chicken in a 6.75qt dutch oven?

I wanna fry up some chicken and I'm wondering if my 6.75 Le Creuset will be large enough. Assuming it's half to two-thirds of the way full (3-4 QTs of oil). Does anyone have experience with this? Edit: Clarifying my question a little, I'm asking…
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