Silly question?
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Silly question?
I've been looking at a bunch of recipes that refer to a dutch oven. I can't figure out what that is. Is it like the "pasta cooker" you get from the cookware sets?
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You know, I never really knew myself until you asked this question so I did a google image search on Dutch Oven
Yep - those photos Chris posted are great examples. I have 2 of them, one traditional black iron one and one Le Cruset enameled one in RED that I love.
If you are going to make things that have an acidic base (tomato sauce, etc) then I would recommend the enameled ones since the acid will pit the iron.
They are wonderful for any braised dishes that cook long and slow.
Alexa
If you are going to make things that have an acidic base (tomato sauce, etc) then I would recommend the enameled ones since the acid will pit the iron.
They are wonderful for any braised dishes that cook long and slow.
Alexa
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Thanks . Shows you how usefull I think you guys are, I think to ask you before the usual internet search.
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
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A lot of Dutch Oven receipes can also be made in a crock pot. But, Joan is correct, any large preferable heavy pan with a good fitting lid that can go in the oven will work. You can use them on the stove top also.
You can get good off brands at Wal-mart for under $50 as opposed to the french brand that would be over $200 (have one of the french brand from before they got so expensive, also have a cast iron one).
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You can get good off brands at Wal-mart for under $50 as opposed to the french brand that would be over $200 (have one of the french brand from before they got so expensive, also have a cast iron one).
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