Comments on: I'm tired of not knowing what a "dutch oven" is. I have a stove with four burners on it. I have an oven too.

By: Child of Abba

Child of Abba — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

I’m sure by the time I get this typed you will have heard from many other women, but a dutch oven is just a particular type of pot and pan. Comes from the olden days, I guess.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

I DO know what a dutch oven is…but I’m still baffled on what a convection oven is….??

A dutch oven is just a heavy pot. You’ve seen them before, I’m sure. They’re usually red or blue on the outside and white on the inside. They’re just a pot..they don’t plug in or anything.

I hope that helped…and if you figure out what the heck a convection oven is, be sure to let me know! LOL

EDITED: Oh..and a lot of them are cast iron (from the cowboy days). Here’s what the normal ones look like: http://cgi.ebay.com/Le-Creuset-5-5-quart-French-Dutch-Oven-Flame_W0QQitemZ150077895819QQihZ005QQcategoryZ46273QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

By: John B

John B — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

A Dutch Oven is usually made from cast iron and comes in 2 standard shapes- oval or round. This type of " pot" is great for braising meats and making roasts – The " oven " keeps a consistant even heat – Great for Beef Burgandy and also Chili !

By: expatmt

expatmt — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

A "dutch oven" is a pot that comes in different capacities. Some have legs, most don’t. The lid has a lip. A "dutch oven" is designed to be put under the coals of a fire and have the food cook from the top down.

By: Jn

Jn — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

yeah!

By: blackjack

blackjack — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

Its just a very large pot with a very large lid

By: Benny

Benny — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

As I understand, it’s a large oval shaped pot with a cover. I could be very wrong.

By: wineduchess

wineduchess — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

A heavy cooking pot, usually of cast iron or enamel-on-iron, with a heavy cover.
http://www.recipestogo.com/glossary/glossaryD.html

By: debwils_4kids

debwils_4kids — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

A Dutch oven is a thick-walled metal (usually cast iron) cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

A "Dutch Oven" is a pot with a lid- usually made of some type of ceramic. It is often used to cook casseroles and stews.

In the winter time, my family uses it a lot. You can use it on top of your stove or in your oven.

Your local public library may have some cookbooks with Dutch Oven recipes. Check ‘em out! Start learning to cook!