Dutch ovens come in enameled,aluminum, and ceramic varieties,but are traditionally made withseasoned cast iron.They're super versatile when it comesto where you cook — you can use it tocook on the stovetop and/or in the oven.Dutch ovens are ideal for cooking thingslow and slow, which makes them perfectfor meaty soups and stews.The heavy material heats up evenly andretains high temperatures, so you'll beable to braise meats to tender perfection.The Dutch oven's thick walls andheavy lid are ideal for making bread.When choosing a size, thinkabout how many people youregularly intend to feed