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French Oven
What is a French Oven?
The French Oven (also known as the Dutch Oven) is a versatile pot and serves many different uses, including braising, baking, searing, sautéing, and boiling. Commonly referred to as a Cocotte or Dutch Oven after the 18th century Dutch design, the French Oven is an improvement on that original design, featuring enamelled cast iron coating that is resistant to chipping, cracking, and staining. This sets it apart from its cruder 18th century counterpart, making it a more versatile piece of cookware suited to a wider range of recipes. The French Oven comes in many different colours, and sizes, turning it into a mainstay in any kitchen.
How is a French Oven used?
The French Oven has earned a reputation as a kitchen workhorse, and is typically used for braising, baking, searing, sautéing, and boiling. Its tight-fitting lid locks in the moisture and preserves a dish’s flavour over a slow-simmer. This versatile pot can be used to simmer a sauce, make a stew, roast vegetables, and even bake a dessert. The French Oven offers superior heat retention without drying the ingredients. Its thick, cast-iron walls distribute heat evenly delivering a tender and moist final dish. This iconic piece of cookware is ideal for slow cooked recipes and is easy to use.
Benefits of a French Oven
The French Oven is a beginner-friendly pot and can be used for many of your favorite recipes. Its versatility means it is an equally good fit for an aspiring cook as it is for a seasoned chef. The French Oven has become increasingly popular in kitchens, and can serve many purposes, and is popular for its versatility. It can be used for many dishes, from baking bread to preparing pot-roast and is ideal for slow-cooking, releasing heat evenly and creating a self-basting cycle. In addition, its sand coloured interior enamel makes it easy to monitor cooking and avoid burning ingredients.
History of the French Oven
The French Oven derives its inspiration from the Dutch Oven, after the latter rose to popularity in the 1700s. This pot is similar to its Dutch counterpart, but boasts an interior and exterior enamelled coating. Le Creuset refined its timeless design, introducing the first-ever Flame-coloured enamelled cast iron French Oven. The French Oven has since become a staple in the kitchen going from oven-top to stove with ease.
