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Selkie · 09-09-2009, 02:02 PM

And by the way, the little spike things on the underside of the cover... they help to collect condensation and return it into the pot evenly.

Cowboy Cooker · 09-11-2009, 05:26 AM

Oh I've heard of those Dutch made Ovens. they're great for smoking, too! congrats!

Selkie · 09-11-2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy Cooker

Oh I've heard of those Dutch made Ovens. they're great for smoking, too! congrats!

The name "Dutch Oven" comes from the old Pennsylvania "Dutch" immigrants which has been misprounounced from the original word, "Deutsch" which means "German." And Dutch Ovens aren't made in the Netherlands. They are a type of American made cast iron pot with a special lid, and often with legs, originally made for use on a bed of coals of a camp fire, but many modern Dutch Ovens are now ceramic glazed cast iron for use on a modern stove or oven.

Chile Chef · 09-14-2009, 10:57 AM

Thanks everyone, And Selkie, Nice explanation :)

Anyways I'm very busy and that's why I haven't been on here much at all.

SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL!

:)

licia · 09-14-2009, 01:35 PM

I bought one of the enameled cast iron dutch ovens yesterday - I've been wanting one for quite a while but since I already had so many sizes of pots and pans, kept putting it off. Yesterday I saw a sale on a nice one (not the terribly expensive one) but I bought it. I haven't decided what to make in it yet - and will be looking for some recipes other than chili, etc.

Selkie · 09-14-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by licia

I bought one of the enameled cast iron dutch ovens yesterday ... I haven't decided what to make in it yet - and will be looking for some recipes other than chili, etc.

Yesterday I made a pot (chuck) roast in mine. Also, once in a while, chicken and dumplings.

I don't use it every week, but nothing else can take it's place when needed!

Chefmaster789 · 09-14-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chile Chef

Your right, It's already creating memories, I'm actually going to enter some D.O cook off's this summer and I'm going to make my signature enchiladas, By the way do I want to make them how I make them at home? with the Hot devils daquire sauce I got from a freind? OR would I keep the sauce out?

No I got it at a store that they should give me a discount next time I go there.

So far I've purchased over $500 worth of gear there!

And I know the store lay out by now :)

Leave the sauce in! That's what makes it unique!

Hope you enjoy your new pot.