What's good to cook in a Dutch oven?

Table of Contents:

1. What's good to cook in a Dutch oven?
2. What can I do with a cast iron Dutch oven?
3. Can you cook a casserole in a Dutch oven?
4. What do I use if I don't have a Dutch oven?
5. Can you use raw chicken in casseroles?
6. Can you put a casserole dish on the stove?

What's good to cook in a Dutch oven?

What to Cook in Your Dutch Oven

• Short Ribs. Sort of the original “set it and forget it,” a Dutch oven is just the thing for a long-simmering braise.
• Macaroni and Cheese. If you have the space and resources, consider a smaller Dutch oven (or mini ones!), too.
• Scalloped Potatoes. ...
• Coq au Vin. ...
• Dorie Greenspan's Roast Chicken. ...
• Seafood Stew. ...
• Bread. ...
• Carnitas.

What can I do with a cast iron Dutch oven?

Think simmering soups, steaming rice, boiling water for pasta, etc. Sear, pan-fry, sautee: A camping Dutch oven is also a great stand-in for a cast-iron skillet. Anything that can be cooked in a cast-iron skillet can be done in a Dutch oven too, like searing steaks, browning chicken thighs, sauteing vegetables, etc.

Can you cook a casserole in a Dutch oven?

The reality is that casserole dishes can be made from a multitude of materials whereas Dutch ovens are strictly made from cast iron… enameled or not. If your recipe calls for a casserole dish, then you can use it with a Dutch oven without any problem.

What do I use if I don't have a Dutch oven?

A deep oven-proof skillet can work if you don't have a Dutch oven, as can an oven-proof soup pot. And if your recipe doesn't call for putting the pot in the oven at all, any heavy deep pot will do.

Can you use raw chicken in casseroles?

Can I put raw chicken in a casserole? For this chicken casserole recipe, we normally use already cooked meat. You can use chicken breast, chicken thighs, or really any leftover chicken. It's safe to use raw chicken as all of the bacteria will be killed as soon as the dish reaches 160°F.

Can you put a casserole dish on the stove?

A casserole dish is always oven-safe and you can find a fairly shallow one for baking a lasagna or an apple crisp, or deeper ones that can hold an indulgent French toast bake. Some are made of metal so they can also be used on the stovetop and others are glass or ceramic so they can go in the microwave.