Dutch oven

American  

noun

1. a heavily constructed kettle with a close-fitting lid, used for pot roasts, stews, etc.

2. a metal utensil, open in front, for roasting before an open fire.

3. a brick oven in which the walls are preheated for cooking.

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Dutch oven British  

noun

1. an iron or earthenware container with a cover used for stews, etc

2. a metal box, open in front, for cooking in front of an open fire

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Usage

What else does Dutch oven mean? In cooking, a Dutch oven is a type of heavy pot with a lid.But in slang, a Dutch oven is when you pass gas in bed and pull the covers over someone else's head, trapping it in like a Dutch oven traps heat. How is Dutch oven pronounced?[ duhch uhv-uhn ]

Etymology

Origin of Dutch oven

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and sear the ribs evenly, making sure they’re nice and brown on all sides, before transferring them to a plate.

From Salon

I was really sad about my Dutch ovens because I had a collection of 20 that I’d been collecting my whole career.

From The Wall Street Journal

I cubed the steak and browned it hard in my cherry red Dutch oven, watching it cast off its fat and leave behind a savory varnish on the enamel.

From Salon

If using raw chicken: Place pieces in a Dutch oven and add water just to cover.

From Salon

Le Creuset’s Dutch oven is the gold standard for good reason.

From Salon