Last week on the ol' Weekend Cook and Tell we asked all of you to share your love of that kitchen workhorse, the Dutch Oven. Whether you're sporting Le Creuset, an Emile Henry, or a Lodge, you can do just about anything with this versatile pot; we were curious to see how you all use it. More

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Like its name implies, a good quality Dutch oven is far more than just a three-legged cast iron pot with a lid—indeed, it's one of the most versatile cooking tools around. You can use it to bake bread or griddle eggs and bacon, but its true purpose is for slow-cooking. With its heavy lid, thick walls, and ability to be heated from both above and below, it's custom-designed for braising projects like chunky chili and slow-cooked beans. More