Dutch ovens are meant to be used to cook foods low and slow, typically using temperatures around 250°F and cooking times over 3 hours (less for chicken or fish).  The ovens are great because the cast iron cooks evenly and the heavy, tight lid keeps the moisture in instead of allowing it to evaporate.  This also encourages the meat to cook down to become moist and tender.

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