If you’re in the market for a classic, cast iron pot to elevate your home-cooking, you might have come across two different terms: Dutch oven vs cocotte. Both are heavy-duty, lidded pots made of cast iron and they’re cherished in kitchens across the globe for their ability to retain heat and distribute it evenly. So, what's the difference?
I’m lucky enough to have both in my kitchen – a Staub cocotte and a Le Creuset Dutch oven – and I use them constantly. Each brings a unique design and function to my kitchen, and they have very tiny, but fascinating difference between them.
