A Dutch oven, Dutch pot (US English), or casserole dish (international) is a thick-walled cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid. Dutch ovens are usually made of seasoned cast iron; however, some Dutch ovens are instead … See more

Camping
A camping, cowboy, or chuckwagon Dutch oven usually has three integral legs, a wire bail handle, and a slightly concave, rimmed lid so that coals from the cooking fire can be placed on top as well as below. This provides more … See more

Bare cast iron
Traditionally Dutch ovens are seasoned like other cast-iron cookware.
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• Larsen, Joan S. (1991). Lovin' Dutch Ovens. LFS Publications. ISBN 978-1880415030.
• Mills, … See more

Early European history
During the 17th century, brass was the preferred metal for English cookware and domestic utensils, and the Dutch produced it at the lowest cost, … See more

Dutch ovens are well suited for long, slow cooking, such as in making roasts, stews, and casseroles. Virtually any recipe that can be cooked in a conventional oven can be cooked in a Dutch oven.
When cooking over a campfire, it is possible to use old … See more

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