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The DutchPot
Dutch pot, also known as the Dutchie, is a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid. It is typically made of cast iron, but can also be made of other materials such as aluminum or stainless steel. Dutch pots are versatile and can be used for a variety of cooking tasks, including stewing, braising, baking, and frying. They are particularly well-suited for cooking hearty, flavorful dishes such as stews, chili, and soups.
The Dutchie in Jamaica
If you were to check the Dutch pot of most Jamaicans, it is an extremely high possibility that you will find them permanently darkened because of constant use, or probably with a cracked or broken handle. If you visit a friend’s home in Jamaica and their Dutch pot is nice and shiny it's a good possibility that they either don’t cook many Jamaican foods or the pots are new.
What Is A Jamaican Dutchie?
The Jamaican Dutchie or Dutch pot is a heavy iron pot that is used to prepare many traditional Jamaican dishes. While Dutch pots come in many different sizes, they are typically made in only a few specific shapes. The most common ones are short Dutch pots with semi-circular bottoms. The Dutch pot got its name because it was first imported to Jamaica by Dutch traders in the Netherlands.
Dutch pots are also a popular choice for outdoor cooking.
Dutch pots originated in the Netherlands, and were brought to the Caribbean by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. They quickly became an essential part of Caribbean cuisine, and are still used today to cook traditional dishes such as jerk chicken, curry goat, and rice and peas.
Placing the Dutchie on live coals and then placing coals on top of the lid was a popular way of baking using the Dutchie