There are different kinds and styles that are made out of different materials. Stainless steel is much less expensive than these enamel coated cast iron ones, but they are awfully nice.
I cook awemazing meatballs, soup
and lots of other things in my dutch oven. I often use my stainless steel one but not long ago a very dear friend decided to give me a Le Creuset one as a gift. VERY kind!
I could never live without my Dutch oven! It’s the most-used item in my kitchen, I think. Your mom gave us a Dutch oven as a cabin-warming gift our first Christmas there, and we think of her each time we cook with it!
We love you Michelle!!
Mom will be so happy to hear that you are using it and enjoying it 🙂