The OP asked the question, "Is there any reason to keep and use a Dutch Oven?"
My response is, "YES!" There is a reason to keep and use a DO.
If anyone would be surprised by members of a forum called "Discuss Cooking" voicing a preference for a DO over the obvious convenience of a crock pot, should keep in mind that many of us are devout foodies, who love to eat good food, and also enjoy cooking good food.
Sure, there are times when scratch cooking the hard way is just not in the cards, and you drop back and punt. But, whenever possible, I know I prefer to do whatever it takes to really focus on my cooking, and not let some appliance cook for me. I think it pays off. That's my experience, anyway.
CD
My response is, "YES!" There is a reason to keep and use a DO.
If anyone would be surprised by members of a forum called "Discuss Cooking" voicing a preference for a DO over the obvious convenience of a crock pot, should keep in mind that many of us are devout foodies, who love to eat good food, and also enjoy cooking good food.
Sure, there are times when scratch cooking the hard way is just not in the cards, and you drop back and punt. But, whenever possible, I know I prefer to do whatever it takes to really focus on my cooking, and not let some appliance cook for me. I think it pays off. That's my experience, anyway.
CD