Ceramic Dutch ovens, like Xtrema’s innovative 100% ceramic model, offer unique benefits over cast iron, enamel-coated cast iron, or stainless steel, including non-toxic, non-reactive surfaces.

History And Key Features Of Dutch Ovens There's clearly something good about the Dutch oven's design. It's been in use since its invention in the 1600s, when the Dutch came up with a superior ...

The design of a Dutch oven is what makes it so versatile. It’s got a heavy, wide bottom and high sides, so it can handle ingredients in large quantities and cook them evenly. It’s built to ...

Other pots and pans, especially those with wooden or silicone handles, have a lower heat rating of 350°F. Many pieces of ceramic-coated cookware can be used in the oven (some are even broiler-safe).

Contrary to what you might think, a good Dutch oven can be affordable too (for example, not $300). Read here for alternatives to the high-priced French brands.

Made with chicken broth, garlic, wild rice and fresh rosemary, this is a Dutch oven soup recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prep … and 30 seconds to slurp down!

As you shop for a Dutch oven, we recommend looking for options with a 5.5- to to 6-quart capacity, which is what Martha and many other knowledgeable cooks consider the most versatile size.

Made with chicken broth, garlic, wild rice and fresh rosemary, this is a Dutch oven soup recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prep … and 30 seconds to slurp down!