When I moved to the states from England, I had to relearn many cooking terms. As Rebecca says we don't call these pots, Dutch ovens. What the English call a grill is a broiler in America. An American grill is a barbecue. American chips are English crisps and English chips are American French fries.
I associate a Dutch oven with having spikey points on the inside of the lid so that steam drops back onto what is cooking and keeps it moist. I don't know if that is factual or not. I used one for the first time a year or so back to make pulled pork for a large gathering that we hosted. They do seem to be trending recently. Good luck with your testing!
I love our variations of terminology. In UK we call a Dutch oven a ‘casserole’, or ‘casserole dish’. We use them to make - among other things - casserole, which over here is just another word for stew!
Sharon, you get the award for the most unique way to cook with a Dutch oven! I am so intrigued, do you just dump in the ingredients and set it on the coals of the campfire?
I love, love, love my Dutch Oven and am making a chunky potato soup in it as I write this comment! Here's a recipe very like what I'm making but my variation is that I add a smidge of ground mustard and some chopped parsley and garlic to this recipe. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-potato-soup/
This was so timely Amie! I don't have a dutch oven either but keeping going back and forth on the idea of purchasing one. Thank you for sharing yours and the recipe.
I use my Dutch oven mostly in the cooler months for soups and chilis. And occasionally to bake bread. Thanks for sharing the PDF of your mom’s newsletter - what an interesting read!
When I moved to the states from England, I had to relearn many cooking terms. As Rebecca says we don't call these pots, Dutch ovens. What the English call a grill is a broiler in America. An American grill is a barbecue. American chips are English crisps and English chips are American French fries.
Omg my mum would have loved to hear this. She was obsessed with everything British!
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!! Love it , love you!🥰
I associate a Dutch oven with having spikey points on the inside of the lid so that steam drops back onto what is cooking and keeps it moist. I don't know if that is factual or not. I used one for the first time a year or so back to make pulled pork for a large gathering that we hosted. They do seem to be trending recently. Good luck with your testing!
I am planning to make your Apple Cider Donuts in it next fall!
Mine is heavy duty cast iron, no spikes but could double as a serious weapon.
Such a great post!
I love our variations of terminology. In UK we call a Dutch oven a ‘casserole’, or ‘casserole dish’. We use them to make - among other things - casserole, which over here is just another word for stew!
Thanks for the British terminology lesson! I am enjoying learning new cooking terms as much as...cooking!
Dutch ovens can produce magical desserts. I know them from camping where we would make dump cakes.
Sharon, you get the award for the most unique way to cook with a Dutch oven! I am so intrigued, do you just dump in the ingredients and set it on the coals of the campfire?
Exactly!!
I love, love, love my Dutch Oven and am making a chunky potato soup in it as I write this comment! Here's a recipe very like what I'm making but my variation is that I add a smidge of ground mustard and some chopped parsley and garlic to this recipe. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-potato-soup/
The perfect dish for a wintry night. It’s in my recipe journal now.
Hope you'll enjoy it too!!
This was so timely Amie! I don't have a dutch oven either but keeping going back and forth on the idea of purchasing one. Thank you for sharing yours and the recipe.
I found it on Amazon. Of course. Around $50, not a bad deal. It’s a tank, heavy, solid cast iron and I am loving it!
SULIVES Enameled Cast Iron Dutch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08768V81V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Oh thank you!!
I use my Dutch oven mostly in the cooler months for soups and chilis. And occasionally to bake bread. Thanks for sharing the PDF of your mom’s newsletter - what an interesting read!