A Lid on the Casserole Keeps Weeknight Stew From Drying Out
An open pan dries stew at the edges while the middle is still thin. A casserole with a lid traps steam, so the liquid reduces evenly and you are not standing over the stove stirring every two minutes.
Pick a pot you can carry from burner to table. The lid should sit flat. If steam pours out the sides, the stew will still scorch.
Start with a lid on
Bring it to a simmer covered. Then crack the lid if you need it thicker. Salt at the end so it does not concentrate too soon.
Keep the table calm
One casserole. One ladle. A linen under the pot so the wood does not mark. If you want more kitchen pieces for the same table, start in the shop catalog.
