How is this inserted in the Dutch Oven, flat side down or the legs/nubs side down?
1639706
It is put nubs side down and you put your meat like a whole chicken on top. It's to keep the meat from burning and up out od the grease. Does this help? It also should help with the clean up of the Dutch oven
1639707
You put the legs down to allow space between your food and the bottom of the dutch oven.
1639708
Nubs side down this is to keep meat from bottom of pot so it does not burn. Putting nubs up will meet that meat is slightly lower than nubs down its versatile tool it will not get damaged if you decided you wanted to use it the other way round.
1639709
Place the "meat trivit" nubs down. The pupose, to provide space between the meat and pot bottom to prevent burning. Alternative would be to replace trivit with a thick layer of Vidalia or similar sweet white Onions under the meat, providing the same effect, while adding moisture and flavor to the dish, according to taste. Your choice.
1639710
Legs down that way the meat is off the bottom and the dripping can come down.
895402
It is flat. It could be used for sauces, melted butter, etc. This is a Lodge product. They don't make anything better.
1111069
We have a gas oven, and use it on the lowest rack. I think they don't want you to put it on the floor of the oven so that it doesn't block the natural convection currents in the oven. You may get uneven heating if you do that.
1617165
Not quite sure I understand this question. As far as handles go this dutch oven has handles on the lower unit as well as the upper lid.I use OVE Gloves to remove the top or to carry unit when hot. As far as a bag to carry, considering this is a very heavy cast iron dutch oven, I would stay away from any type of carrying bag and just carry unit with the handles attached on the dutch oven. It is much safer and of course easier that way. Just use the mighty Ove Glove when transporting if hot.
1452174
No more than a regular Dutch oven, not featherweight by any means it's really durable but not heavy. I'm very glad I bought it!
1704141
the external diamentions at its widest point is about 9 3/4" If you are using the dutch oven to heat oil in which you are planning to dip the basket, you are not giving yourself a wide enough margin between the edge of the pot and the basket. This will cause the contents to make the oil boil over, causing a fire or worse.
477806
I have used it in the oven but not on the stovetop as I believe there would be a hot spot at the source of the heat. The legs pose no problem in the oven in my experience due to spaces in the racks. HTH
647561
Scrub of the rust with steel wool or a brillo pad or something. Don't use soap!!! Don't ever trust a "pre-seasoned" skillet. It's just not adequate. So, to re-season (or to season a new pan), melt a fat in the dutch over. You can either use a high smoke point oil (ie canola, safflower, peanut, etc) or use an animal fat. The ideal would be to cook some bacon in the pan. After the bacon is removed, spread the bacon grease all over the inside of the dutch oven. Heat your oven to about 500 degrees (F) and put a cookie sheet on the bottom rack. Then turn your dutch oven upside down on the top rack. Let it hang out in there for about an hour, then turn off the heat. Leave it in there until it's relatively cool. Wipe any excess grease with a towel, but don't wash it. Seasoned!
951563
if you remove the main bbq, then you can turn the stand upside down. You will see slots where the tops of the 4 legs should fit. Make sure they are in there correctly and then insert the side holders. The side holders will actually help the legs stand up straight, as long as they are properly inserted.
379973
It is very pliable and needs two hands to be brought in and out of the oven. But, it sits fine on the oven rack. I dont put it on anything. I hope this helps.
1589851
The part that holds the food is held up off the bottom by "legs" that lay on the bottom of the pan. There are several inches between where the food rests and the pan bottom.
1571620
Yes it is. I recommend putting the lid at the bottom and then the Dutch oven in top of the lid. That way the legs won't tear the cover with time. At the same time you give the Dutch oven ventilation. I have had mine for two years with good amount of use back and forth and have not had a problem.
2165145
The bottom of my Dutch oven seems perfectly flat. It seats solidly on a Thermador electric cook top. I have found it very satisfactory both on the cook top and in the oven.
1879038
My oven door closes evenly with no play in it. The oven itself rocks a little on one leg; I tried it on several different counters and it is definitely the oven leg. I just put the flat cord under the short leg and that solved the problem.
878200
As far as I can tell, it's only the shape. I believe the Dutch Oven has the same nipples on the inside of the lid for better braising. I love the Round Cocotte and use it often. I also have a LeCruset oval Dutch Oven which I rarely use anymore. The Cocotte lid fits much better and the size is more convenient.
219963
Not meant to. Never tried though. By the looks of it you could but it would be hard to get back on. Legs lay flat underneath for storing. I have used in oven as roasting tray on top of pan.
1551270
Flat bottom and rounded side. The insert is very nice and can be used alone.