If you can only have one all-purpose cookware, it would have to be the Le Creuset 5 ½-quart Dutch oven.
If you have a kitchen where space is at a premium, this is the pot you need.
With the right cookware, you can cook almost any recipe you want. From frying to braising, a well-made, sturdy enamel pot will get the job done.
If you’re a fan of cooking shows like me, you’ve probably noticed this Dutch oven that everyone uses. I have never seen famous chefs make a soup or a stew in another type of pot.
If you are a bad cook or just learning how to cook, this is really the cookware you need. When starting any project having the best tool for the job is a must.
I know we all try to use cheaper versions hoping to get the same results, but that’s rarely the case.
Cooking is an area where using the best utensils always works best. Cheap cookware will eventually destroy most of your hardware. Trust me, I know.
Can anything be more annoying than spending time on the stove making a wonderful soup or stew only to have it burn? Countless times, I thought the heat under my pot was low enough to let my food simmer for an hour or so, only to find that some of the food was burnt on the bottom of the pot.
Many slow cooker meals are made with cheaper cuts of meat and poultry, which in today’s economy is very important to most families.
With Le Creuset cookware, you can braise a very large, cheap piece of pork in the oven for hours and know that when it’s done, you’ll have some great pulled pork sandwiches for your family.
From roast beef to chicken and dumpling, beer battered fried fish and minestrone soup, there are a variety of great meals you can cook with this cookware. Unlike cast iron pots, food will not react with the porcelain enamel surface.
From stovetop to oven or refrigerator to freezer, these cookware is safe. You can make a meal the day before and safely store it in your Dutch oven in the fridge overnight. With many other materials such as aluminum and calfon, it is not recommended to store food overnight and reheat it the next day in the same pot.
The reasons to have the Le Creuset Dutch oven in your kitchen are numerous. In addition to looking great, this pot will give you endless pleasure for many years. Display it proudly on your stove. Let your friends know that you have the best kitchen gadget.