GEAR: Rondeau

The rondeau is an interesting piece of cookware – a hybrid dutch oven and straight-sided skillet that’s great for a number of cooking techniques. It’s a popular tool in restaurant kitchens, and given its ability to sear, simmer, poach, shallow-fry, pan-roast, and oven-braise, it’s clear why. With so many uses, the rondeau also looks like a great choice for space-deprived city cooks. Why have a cabinet full of single-purpose pots and pans when one rondeau can do it all? I recommend checking out Portland chef Kelly Meyer’s detailed post on this great piece of gear.