A prized possession of early pioneers and many mountain men, a dutch oven is a valuable tool for home or for the great outdoors. From simple lunches to exquisite dinners, you too can enjoy its versatility-stewing, boiling, steaming, baking, roasting, poaching, or frying. These burly cookers are made of lightweight, rust-proof aluminum. So they heat up nice and even, but are just 1/3 the weight of traditional cast iron. No messy seasoning is required.