What is a Dutch Oven and where it come from?

Dutch oven usually made out of cast iron and has been used for a hundred of decades now. With the heavy used materials, thick wall and lid for tight sealing this pot is the perfect choice for outdoors cooking. In France they called in cocottes and as casserole dishes in Britain.

First produced of Dutch oven was during the 1600’s and said to be more advanced in line with manufacturing than the English. The Dutch used dry sand for giving smooth surface that allows the pot easily to use and clean. According to the history the Dutch oven has been used in the American colony. The features however have changes as they added legs to hold the oven even on the top of the coals. On its

lid they added also a flange to keep the coals still on the lid. Because of this cast iron cookware reliability and durability the colonist was amazed. They have begun to use the cookware for almost any types of cooking; from baking, simmering, boiling, roasting and frying. The usage was passed through the period of 18th and 19th centuries. Even the mother of George Washington showed how these cookware stands as one of the most essentials properties of their family. His mother even included on her last will and testament dated May 20, 1788 the passed on of the Dutch oven cookware to her grandson, Feilding Lewis and the other half to her granddaughter Betty Carter.

Dutch oven was introduced across the North America in 1804 to 1806. In line with the spread of this cookware came and settled across American West. In Utah they have been declared that Dutch oven is their officially state cooking pot. The durability and heavy made materials of this pot was impeccable that until now is marketable.

Dutch oven is use for outdoors cooking. The three legs were made for it to stand in an open fire. The heavy and thickness of the wall was for the huge amount of the fire. Nonetheless modern Dutch oven today was designed for cook top and oven use, which have smoother surface at the bottomed. Le Creuset and Le Chasseur refer to their ovens as "French ovens", or in the UK as "casserole dishes" are the two of the most popular manufacturers of enameled Dutch ovens. The consistency of this pot makes the consumer pick this among the rest. The enamel coating allows them to cook on it in a much convenient way since it is already non-stick. It said that cooking with an enameled cast iron cookware was a healthy habit, since our body needed iron especially those who are suffering from anemia.

If you want to spend your money wisely then investing in a Dutch oven is definitely a good idea. With the proper care you can even passed it through your future grandchildren. Have the most out of your outdoor cooking with this high quality cookware. Prepare the meal with long, slow cooking, such as in making roasts, stews, and casseroles in a much fast and handy method.


The name Dutch Oven; has been used to refer to a variety of lidded pots over the generations. However, to fully understand what a real Dutch oven is and why this pot is important you have to understand the history behind this incredible cooking apparatus.