It’s also a go-to for beginner breadmaking (which so many of us got into in 2020). One of the best features of a Dutch oven is that it can be used seamlessly between stovetop and oven, a feature that’s endlessly useful when cooking roasts or other braised delights. It’s also important to recognize that sometimes, sticking is a good thing: For many braised recipes, deglazing the bottom of the pot can be essential in incorporating caramelized flavours into your dish to give it depth. The company recommends only using wooden utensils on its surface, and even following all of the instructions, I still managed to make a deep scratch in the bottom of my pot while being careful. While the nonstick coating has many perks like cleaning and pouring, it’s also quite delicate. That Slick Nonstick Coating Comes With a Price That said, leaving my pot on my stovetop at all times has been my easy solution.

Since the pot also has a delicate nonstick coating, it also means you have to be a bit more careful to avoid piling your other smaller pots inside it, too. The gorgeous aesthetics of the domed pot lid come at a price – the pot measures in at 8.5 inches tall with the lid on, and unless you have a lot of extra cupboard space, that means it’s hard to store. Careful – those handles are hot! It’s Awkward to Store