Dutch Ovens & Braisers

The results you get in your kitchen are only as good as the cookware and equipment you own. While you can cook a roast in a standard baking pan, a braiser or Dutch oven will give the meat a rich golden-brown color on the outside while keeping it juicy on the inside. A Dutch oven is a type of pot designed for cooking dishes that use or produce a lot of liquid. It is great for making hearty soups and stews. A braiser is similar but with shorter sides. Use one for a recipe that calls for simmering ingredients in a sauce or using ingredients that produce liquid as they cook. Bed Bath & Beyond makes it easy to find these pots from the world's top brands.

Have you looked at these pots before but weren't sure which one to buy? Many cookware sets come with a Dutch oven or similar pot, but you may want to upgrade to a better model. Those that hold up to four quarts are suitable for serving up to four people, while those that hold six quarts are better for bigger groups. If you want a Dutch oven or braiser that can hold a whole chicken or a large roast, choose one with a capacity of up to eight quarts. There are even larger pots that hold 10 quarts of food or more.

Whether you want a pot that matches your kitchen or the other pots that you own, look at the material the item is made from. A cast-iron Dutch oven is a solid choice that will last for decades. You do need to season the pot before using it, though. Cast iron models give you the great sear that you want on meats, and they're even safe to use over a campfire. An enamel Dutch oven like one from Le Creuset® can last just as long. These pots are usually made of use cast iron with an enamel coating over the top. They come in fun colors like red and yellow, too.

With stainless-steel pots from Calphalon® and Cuisinart®, you don't need to worry about the right way to clean them. These Dutch ovens and braisers are often dishwasher safe. Another option is a nonstick pot. If you make a lot of roasts and find that they tend to stick to the bottoms of your other pans, you'll like how easily they slide out of these. A nonstick Dutch oven also helps you easily add ingredients and flip them over as you cook.

Are you still curious about which type of pot is best for you? Check out our cookware buying guide to see what cookware sets and pots and pans will work in your kitchen. You might prefer a set with multiple pots or like the idea of buying pans from several brands. Find the perfect Dutch oven or braiser from a brand you like at Bed Bath & Beyond, and enjoy free standard shipping for orders over $49.