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Dutch ovens have been an important part of the kitchen for hundreds of years already. This is because they are well suited for unhurried, slow cooking. They can be used in the stove or in the oven. Dutch ovens are thick-walled and are usually made from cast iron. They also have a tight-fitting cover, thus avoiding spilling.

Le Creuset and Le Chasseur are French manufacturers of modern Dutch ovens. Le Creuset’s Dutch ovens are made from cast iron and are enameled. The company’s cookware products are known for their vibrant and varied colors. Le Creuset says that its Dutch ovens are the ideal cookware for every household. Le Chasseur also manufactures enameled, cast iron Dutch ovens. The company says that its products are made using traditional methods at is factory in France. All-Clad Metalcrafters is another company known for its Dutch ovens. Its products are made from stainless steel and are handcrafted. All of the company’s Dutch ovens are broiler safe. The company’s stay-cool handle, made from solid stainless steel, is ergonomically designed for easy and comfortable cooking. Lodge’s Dutch ovens are made from cast iron. They are available in 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 12 diameters. Other well known manufacturers of Dutch ovens include Wagner, CampChef, Staub, and Sante.