What is the difference between a cast iron dutch oven and a cast iron glazed casserole dish?

4 Responses to “What is the difference between a cast iron dutch oven and a cast iron glazed casserole dish?”

  • tuffy says:

    Nothing. They can be used on a stove top or in the oven.

  • tootie says:

    A cast iron dutch oven is for stove top use or over an open fire (campfire, fireplace). A casserole dish is for the oven.

  • Peter says:

    About $100. A cast iron dutch oven will cost $25-$35 and a similar sized Le Creuset will be about $125. Le Crueset is a great brand to register for. A plain cast iron dutch oven would not be that flashy of a gift.

  • Karen L says:

    The plain cast iron will be, well, plain cast iron. Very serviceable, lasts forever, needs some care so it doesn’t rust. A cast iron glazed casserole dish will be probably somewhat shallower than the Dutch oven, used for much the same purpose, may or may not have a lid, but will have a porcelain glaze inside and out which is not only decorative but will not need so much care since porcelain can’t rust. It can be wrecked by careless use, primarily letting it heat up too hot with no food in it, burning it badly inside, or letting food sit in it for days. Can also last forever. I’ve had my cast-iron porcelain for 30 years. It’s the kind of thing you don’t mind putting straight on the table from the oven, since it’s pretty as long as you keep it cleaned. Le Creuset is the best known maker of it.

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