Cuisinart Chef’s Enameled Cast Iron Casserole

Simmer, Bake, And Braise Beautifully

A Dutch oven just might be the most important—and versatile—cooking vessel you can own. We use these large, heavy-duty pots for boiling, searing, frying, braising, and baking and for sous vide cooking. We turn them into smokers, steamers, coolers, and panini presses. Dutch ovens can go on the stove and in the oven, making them ideal for braising meat; cooking soups, stews, and sauces; boiling water; frying; and even baking bread. They are the true workhorses of the kitchen; many of us use them every day.

"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."

— Detroit News

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Cook Along with Bridget and Julia

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

New and Improved Shopping Guide

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.

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(2) Baking Sheets
(2) Sheet Cover Lids

Review Key:Good Fair Poor

Best Buy—3 To 4 Quarts

Cuisinart 3 Quart Round Covered Casserole

Cooking

Durability

Ease of Use

This Dutch oven delivered well-cooked rice, meatballs, and pear crisp. Its light-colored interior helped us easily monitor browning. Two small drawbacks: The pot had a smaller cooking surface and taller sides than the Le Creuset model, which meant that we could fit fewer meatballs, and its handles were not as large as the Le Creuset’s, so moving the hot pot around took a little more care. However, we still think that this is a great pot at an even better price.

Materials: Enameled cast iron

Cooking Surface Diameter: 6.5 in

Induction Compatible: Yes

Interior Color: Light

Interior Height: 4 in

Weight (Including Lid): 7 lbs 11.13 oz

Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Recommended

Nordic Ware Half Sheet Cover

Durability

Ease of Use

Performance

Like its larger counterpart which fits our favorite rimmed baking sheet, this small rimmed baking sheet lid snapped on and off quickly and was easier to use than plastic wrap or aluminum foil. The lid kept sliced eggplant looking fresh in the refrigerator and sliced strawberries and bananas free of freezer damage. However, we wished the lid latched onto the baking sheet on all four sides, instead of two, as this felt less secure. The lid was also fairly durable. It bowed a bit when we stacked 10 pounds of food items on top of it, but not nearly enough to damage the lid. It snapped back into shape a couple hours later.

Dimensions: 12.63 x 9 x 0.88 in

Oven-safe: No

Freezer-safe: Yes

Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Weight: 1.4 lbs

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.