Well, heres another workhorse that belongs on every stove: the enameled cast iron Dutch oven pot.
Theres no need to season the cast iron with oil.
The enamel can handle a dishwasher cycle or cleaning with traditional dishwashing detergent.
The pots volume capacity and high walls allows it to hold more content than its skillet counterpart.
Enameled cookware is significantly more expensive.
A 5.5-quart Le Creuset French oven will run you about$280 on Amazonand comes with a lifetime warranty.
In the interest of full disclosure, Le Creuset sent me a tester Dutch oven unit to review.
That being said, there are plenty of other alternatives.
Note that unlike bare cast iron, enameled cast iron doesnt develop better nonstick properties over time.
But thats okay: its a very small trade-off for not having to season them after every use.
Caring for Your Enameled Oven
Carefree clean-up is one of the best parts of enameled Dutch ovens.
Browning stains will naturally occur over time, but usinglaundry detergentanddryer sheetswill help minimize them.
When it comes to enameled cookware, cracking and chipping of the enamel surface are the biggest concerns.
Dragging the pot is another no-no, since it may permanently damage the enamel.
