WHY A DUTCH OVEN IS THE ULTIMATE HOSTING TOOL

Originally published by Tramontina USA

Hosting a delicious dinner party is not much fun when you have to spend half the party cooking and the other half doing dishes. So don’t. Here’s why the Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is the ultimate hosting tool that will get you out of the kitchen and impress your guests with restaurant-style dishes.

ONE POT. ONE RECIPE. LESS CLEAN-UP.

No need to get out all your pots and pans to create an elaborate dish with meat and complementary starches, vegetables, and tasty flavors. For most dutch oven style recipes, you just need the one pot to make a harmonious dish. Keep all those other pans nestled in their cupboards and out of your dishwasher. Easy does it.

VERSATILITY

Because of its shape, heat retention, and accompanying oven-proof lid, the enameled cast iron dutch oven is ideal for a variety of dishes, and you can use it on your stovetop or in the oven. Plan soups, stews, or a long braise for the dinner menu. It’s also a great vehicle for roasting, casseroles, and frying. Feeling adventurous? Bake homemade bread in it too.

IT DOES ALL THE WORK

This may be the best part of dutch oven party hosting. Throw it all into a pot, and leave it to work its own magic in the oven or on the stovetop while you mingle with guests and snack on appetizers. No need to stir, flip, or check on it every 30 seconds. Braise pork ribs, for example, to luxurious tenderness without having to skip out on the party. After all, it’s your party.

OVEN-TO-TABLE

Break out this piece of cookware and impress your party guests as you set your steamy shepherd’s pie on the table. It comes in a variety of fun colors that add that final touch to your perfectly set table. Although you’ll need to handle with care (if it’s coming from the stove or oven, it’s going to be hot!), giving your party guests tableside service is unbeatable. Set that steaming pot down on an Enameled Cast Iron Trivet to protect your dining room table.

TASTY RESULTS

Did we mention your dinner is going to be delicious? The Cast Iron Enamel Dutch Oven was made for creating remarkably delicious meals—getting that caramelized sear on meat before the long slow braise, locking in the rich flavors of a belly-warming soup, and maintaining heat all the way through the process. These are the results that are going to convince your dinner guests you’re a real pro.