How to Buy a Dutch Oven
Decide whether you want to buy a Dutch oven that is made of enameled cast iron, anodized aluminum or stainless steel., Look for a Dutch oven that is thick around the sides and the bottom, and an equal thickness all the way around. , Find an oven...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide whether you want to buy a Dutch oven that is made of enameled cast iron
Anodized aluminum is lighter and does not rust, but enameled cast iron distributes heat more evenly and requires less care. -
Step 2: anodized aluminum or stainless steel.
,,, If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you will need a bigger pot.
An average sized Dutch oven is about 4 to 5 US-quart (4,000 to 5,000 ml). (3.8 to
4.7 l). , The handles should be easy to grasp when your hands are protected with oven mitts or towels. -
Step 3: Look for a Dutch oven that is thick around the sides and the bottom
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Step 4: and an equal thickness all the way around.
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Step 5: Find an oven that has ovenproof handles and knobs
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Step 6: which are essential if you will be cooking in the oven.
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Step 7: Choose a Dutch oven with a lid that fits properly so that moisture will not be able to escape.
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Step 8: Decide on the size of the Dutch oven you want to buy.
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Step 9: Examine the handles of the Dutch oven you want to buy.
Detailed Guide
Anodized aluminum is lighter and does not rust, but enameled cast iron distributes heat more evenly and requires less care.
,,, If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you will need a bigger pot.
An average sized Dutch oven is about 4 to 5 US-quart (4,000 to 5,000 ml). (3.8 to
4.7 l). , The handles should be easy to grasp when your hands are protected with oven mitts or towels.
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