Dutch oven vs. French Oven Is a French oven any different than a dutch oven?
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A french Oven is normally enamelled but a dutch oven is normally not enamelled.French ovens are long lasting for slow cooking..Dutch ovens are an older cast iron design.There are now a number of French USA and Chinese companies making French Ovens
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Not really, no.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_ovenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Creuset
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No. I've always baked in them with no special considerations. Just be careful not to cook on the top or bottom oven racks. The bottom will burn, or the top will brown too quickly. Most recipes should say middle of oven.
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I had a less expensive enameled dutch oven before this one. The enemel had a tendency to chip very easily. So far no chips in this one and it tends to cook more evenly on the cook top. Is it worth the price....yes, if you use a dutch oven often as I do.
2016147
No which is why I bought it. it i a fabulous Dutch Oven very easy to clean, no worries about scratching and harmful coatings
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In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with the food. Again it all depends on what you are preparing. Hope this helps. In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with... » Read More In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with the food. Again it all depends on what you are preparing. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The shape of the 2 pots. The dutch oven seems larger , but it is a deeper pot (high sides). Then the shape is different.Both pots are good pots.
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My impression of a Dutch oven is cast iron. Usually they are out over hot coals. This pot is stainless with a heat resistant lid, but just doesn't look rugged enough for using as a Dutch oven
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Not sure if it is or not....all I know is that is my go-to pan. Along with my Dutch oven, these two make up my essential stovetop/oven cooking team....Loved it so much I bought my mother one who is also now a fan...
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I'm not sure I know what the difference is. To me it looks just like a Dutch Oven and that is how we are using it. Not sure if this helps. We have used it on top of the stove and in the oven. We have been very happy with out purchase.
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Yes. I frequently make artisan bread in this dutch oven. It's also great to have the rounded top because you can brown meat in the top while cooking stew and such in the bottom.
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Yes, it can be. A Dutch oven will most likely be quite a bit heavier and made of cast iron and not glass or ceramic though.
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Dear C.Smith,The only difference will be the spatula. Otherwise the cooking ability is the same.Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.Sincerely,Tonia D.
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I don't know the difference, but I love this pot. We use it for everything. Would make an excellent wedding gift to the couple that is just starting out. It is by far my favorite piece of cookware....
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No, the handles do not get hot on the saucepans and the saute frying pans. But, the short handles on the dutch oven do get hot. But, I've never used a dutch oven whose handles didn't get hot.
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I don't know. The paperwork that came with mine mentioned everything but oven. However, at a kitchen specialty store here in town where they were selling these same items (at a somewhat higher price) the salesperson said they could go in the oven. I'd double check with the manufacturer though before doing so.
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I'm sorry Melissa, I don't know the answer to that question. I called them and they were very helpful, but weren't even positive about my Dutch oven.Don
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I'm not sure about a dutch oven, but we have a 12 inch cast iron skillet, and the whole set up (with skillet) was very solid. Actually, a dutch oven is probably also okay. It's very stable.