Using a Dutch Oven as a Heavy Skillet replacement
I don't own a large heavy skillet - the one I do own is small and can't hold much. Is using my Dutch Oven on the stove a reasonable replacement, if I leave the lid off?
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It depends on what you're doing with it, but for the most part, yes. Things like giving it a shake/toss to move things around will be more difficult, unless it's one with a long handle on one side, but you can just stir instead. Also, lifting to pour stuff out of it will be more difficult.
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Can I substitute a Dutch oven for a skillet?
Although a Dutch oven has the added benefit of having thick walls that hold heat well, you could perform this process with any oven-safe pot or pan. It doesn't even matter if your pan has a lid; you can cover it with aluminum foil if you need.Can a Dutch oven replace a cast iron skillet?
You can also use a Dutch oven to replace a cast iron skillet while roasting meats or vegetables. Dutch ovens have removable ovenproof lids which can help retain moisture over a long cooking time. This lid can also come in handy when baking bread or making casseroles in the Dutch oven.Is a Dutch oven the same as a skillet?
Heavy bottomed with higher sides than a skillet and larger than a sauce pan, dutch ovens can move seamlessly from the stovetop to the oven and are great for soups, stews, braises and frying. They can even be used to bake bread inside of in a pinch.What can you use instead of a skillet pan?
A big heavy steel pan will work fine, but don't use some thin teflon piece of junk. Also, what justkt said: If it's an oven recipe, don't put a pan with plastic handles in the oven.Why is My Cast Iron Sticky? And How to Fix It!
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