How Do You Use A Dutch Oven?
A Dutch oven is a large heavy casserole-type of cooking pan. Basically there are two types of Dutch ovens. One is made of cast iron and the other one is a more modern version, made of an enameled-covered, smooth bottom based aluminum.The primary use of a Dutch oven is for braising and stewing tough meats and vegetables. It has a tight-fitting lid, so it will hold in moisture. Most of the more modern versions are used on a stovetop. However, the older cast-iron ones, are more often used in an oven, because it holds and radiates the oven’s heat evenly throughout the pot.Along with cooking stews, you can also use Dutch ovens to cook heavy casserole dishes, soups and roasts. Start off by browning your meat on the stovetop to get it to the consistency you desire. This would include all the vegetables that you would like to add as well. Once your meat and vegetables have been browned, add water until it comes to about half way up from the bottom of your stew. Add any seasonings to the stew a
