Basically it is a cast iron pot that is coated in a ceramic heat resistant coating, that allows you to cook on it as well as bake. Its perfect for braising. I must warn you this piece of cooking gear is expensive....but if your serious about braising....its well worth it.
1. Le Cruset is the top brand(Le Creuset's Home Page)
2. Mario batali has a brand(Order on Amazon.com)
3. And Lodge seems to have a cheaper model(Order on Amazon.com)
Here's a nice little forum post comparing the two top brands. Batali vs Le Cruset
If you can't afford a dutch oven, you can brown your meats and vegetables in a separate pan first and then add liquid and browned ingredients to a oven safe baking container. 375 degrees F is the magic number to bake at.
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