Various types of ovens with the benefit of easy cooking comes under the category of Dutch Oven.

Ultimate Dutch Oven

This Dutch Oven has a cast iron base which makes it perfect to use both indoor and outdoor. The Ultimate Dutch Oven can be placed directly on fire with its efficiency to cooking food faster from all the sides. The Ultimate Dutch Oven has a heat conductor like a traditional oven for convenient cooking.

Bedourie

The Bedourie is a type of Dutch Oven that has a spun steel pot making it look like a deep-bottom frying pan. The Bedourie stands different in the list of ovens as the lid of the oven does not seal and can also be used as a frying pan.

Potjie

A round bottom with three legs and a wire handle, Potjie is a versatile oven and heavy due to its size and material. Potjie looks like a cauldron and is used traditionally for cooking meat or desserts.

Benefits of Dutch Oven

Dutch Ovens are great in demand and come with the benefits that focused on multi-purpose cooking.

Cook and Bake Utensil

Dutch Ovens are in the wish list of every house and are also a favourite of commercial chefs who love to bake. It does not require much physical effort and has the quality to cook a variety of foods like stews or mini dishes in no time.

Multi-Layered Cooking

Due to its Heat resistant quality, it helps in cooking the food which contains multilayers and consumes more energy. A Dutch Oven is a cookware that acts on a similar principle as a pressure cooker but more effective as it transfers the heat inside the food and allows it to cook faster.

Prohibits Oil Splatter

A Dutch Oven comes with tall surrounding sides to prevent the oil splatter and handle the high heat. This allows you to fry a recipe in a systematic and safe manner.

Prohibits Food Burning

With a wide bottom, a Dutch Oven can prevent dryness of food by retaining the moisture which in turn prohibits burning.

Convenient Stirring

A Dutch Oven is broad and spacious allowing good stirring space making it suitable for the recipes that require stirring like risotto. Traditional pots that take a long time of constant stirring to prepare such dishes. 

Maintaining the Food Temperature

Dutch Oven has the ability to maintain both hot and cold the temperature of the food as required. 

Easy to Clean

Due to its broad base structure, the Dutch Oven does not require much effort to clean.

Below factors can be considered to buy a suitable Dutch Oven as per an individual’s requirement.

Budget

Cost is the basic factor to consider before purchasing a Dutch Oven as it is an indicator of the quality of the material. Dutch Oven can cost you anywhere between USD 40 to USD 350 depending on the features it offers. 

Weight

A solidly constructed oven defines good quality and feels heavy. A Dutch Oven with good heat conductor is generally heavy and is again a sign of a good quality dutch oven.

Heat Conductor

A Dutch Oven with a good heating conductor will consume less energy and prevents dryness in the food.  An efficient system of a heating conductor will not damage the coating of the Dutch Oven making it last longer.

Size

There are various sizes available in the market for different brands and should be considered first before purchase. Standard size for an individual looking for a Dutch Oven is  6 qt or 15.5 qt basis the requirement.

Material

A Dutch Oven can be found in materials of enamel, cast iron, ceramic, or spun steel. Therefore, while investing, check for the material or coating. This will ensure healthy and tasty food.

Quality

As it is an essential cookware piece in our homes, one must not forget to check the quality of material used in the oven. A good Dutch Oven should have an authentic star rating. 

Pot Design

The design also matters when it comes to the Dutch Oven as the lighter color fades away due to heat or constant use. A darker shade, on the other hand, will keep your Dutch Oven new and pretty for a long time.

Lid Design

Lid, as it requires to cover the pot, must have the material to help the pot in maintaining the temperature and moisture in the food. A suitable lid should have spikes or raised rings that will help in condensation of the food.

Warranty

It is recommended to go for cookware that comes with a  warranty of a year or two so that it can easily be replaced in the event of damage.