A number of years ago, thats what happened with me and the Le Creuset Dutch oven.
Several Christmases ago my parents asked what I wanted for a gift.
Leave it to my stepfather to get me the most random Dutch oven.
There was no embossed Le Creusetno name at all, actually.
The recipe recommended a Dutch oven and I remembered what I had.
Sure, it wasnt a Le Creuset, but I didnt sweat the small stuff much anymore.
I placed my lovingly mixed soda bread into the cavity and trusted in the science and alchemy of baking.
It worked because a Dutch oven is a Dutch oven.
A Dutch oven by any other name
You dont need a Le Creuset.
If you have one, thats awesome; they are very pretty.
One such brand isLodge.
I’m a fan.
My Lodge cast-iron skillet might be the most dependable piece of cookware I have, honestly.
Enameled cast-iron cookware should be broiler-safe, and able to withstand temperatures 500F or even higher without a lid.
Here are a couple others that might fit nicely in your kitchen.
Ive tossed everything from breads to stews to deep-frying oil into my six-quart Dutch oven.
Its been abatch cocktaildrink chillerfor my Christmas parties, and a place where I hide bread from my cats.
Brand name or no, a Dutch oven is an easy-to-clean, no-seasoning-necessary kitchen workhorse.
Its meant to be used.
