Learn all the ins and outs of cooking with a Dutch oven—one of the most versatile kitchen tools you'll ever use.

In this follow-up to their successful Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook, Sharon Kramis and Julie Kramis Hearne show off the many virtues of that beloved kitchen standby, the Dutch oven. Whether the model in hand is a well-used and blackened garage-sale find, or the latest celery-green beauty from Le Creuset, thdutch oven really is the best pot in your kitchen. This is the pot for slow cooking, simmering pot roasts and flavorful braises and stews. Moving effortlessly from stovetop to oven, the dutch oven is the pot you will reach for to cook comfort food classics all-year long.

Loving Dutch ovens is easy, especially after consuming a meal cooked in them. However, preparing a meal in them can be a disaster, especially for the beginner. Every Dutch oven cook has a sad story of black bread & charred chicken, including the author of the book LOVIN' DUTCH OVENS, who burned a first effort so completely that she ignored the dirty oven & Dutch oven cooking for six years. After ten years of trial & error & three years of writing & experimenting, Joan S. Larsen has come up with what many Dutch oven cooks are calling "the Bible of Dutch oven cooking" & with good reason. LOVIN' DUTCH OVENS covers all aspects of Dutch ovens from cooking, to size & selection, to handling & care. Recipes included are simple to complex & have step-by-step directions. Each chapter starts with hints of success for food types covered in that section. Add chapter indexes, a quick reference for favorite recipes & a way of including your family favorites. From SIMPLY DELICIOUS, a beginner's level, to WINNING WAYS, a guideline for competitive cooks, LOVIN' DUTCH OVENS sets a standard for enhancing the skill level of any Dutch oven enthusiast.

A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one-dish meals. Don't relegate your prized pot to the back of the cabinet. Learn how to put your Dutch oven to work every day in so many different ways. Turn out practical yet fun meals made entirely in one pot, such as Weeknight Pasta Bolognese; Chicken Pot Pie with Spring Vegetables; and Lamb Meatballs with Orzo, Tomatoes, and Feta. Impressive braises and roasts, such as Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Farrotto and Roasted Pork Loin with Barley, Butternut Squash, and Swiss Chard, go seamlessly from the stovetop (the enameled surface makes it easy to create fond without burning) to the oven (cast iron maintains steady heat to ensure food cooks perfectly). We even walk you through deep frying and artisanal bread baking at home (try the Korean Fried Chicken Wings or the Braided Chocolate Babka). And a range of appealing desserts, from Pear-Ginger Crisp (the pot holds a generous 5 pounds of pears) to Bourbon-Pecan Bread Pudding, benefit from the Dutch oven's high sides and even heating.

Robert L. Ririe is one of the nation's most experienced dutch-oven chefs. After cooking and experimenting with dutch ovens for decades, he has restored and recorded many of these early pioneer skills in this very unique cookbook. Lets Cook Dutch is one of the most complete books in its field. for the beginner, there is a valuable chapter of general instructions converning the preparation, usage and maintenance of dutch ovens, fire preparation, etc. This chapter is followed by eleven more, each filled with mouth-watering recipes. These chapters include: sauces, meat dishes, meat with vegetables, quick meals, poultry and fish, desserts, breads and rolls. Other informative chapters deal with more advanced details such as cooking for groups, cooking in emergencies, and complimentary side dishes. This book will make dutch-oven cooking an enjoyable and delicious experience for everyone, both at home and on the trail.

Discover the endless possibilities of this traditional cookware with recipes, tips and techniques from a Dutch Oven Society World Champion. In this comprehensive cookbook, Dutch oven master Terry Lewis shares his expert knowledge along with an array of mouthwatering recipes that show off the traditional Dutch Oven’s incredible range and versatility. Designed to inspire home cooks of all levels, Dutch Oven Cooking is the ideal guide to making Dutch oven breads, main courses, desserts, and more. Beginners will find success with simply delicious recipes like Dutch Oven Stew, Chicken and Rice, and Easy Cobbler. The intermediate level cooks will enjoy putting their skills to the test with satisfying dishes like Chicken Cordon Bleu, Honey Rolls, and Oatmeal Chocolate Cake. Folks looking to compete with the best can try their hand at Maple BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Buttered Almond Rice, Sourdough Herb Rolls, and Carmel Pumpkin Cheesecake.

The Dutch oven has been used for centuries to cook, bake, and fry for large groups and families at home and on horse trails or river banks. Over 180 recipes include a new section for a healthy heart and wild game recipes.