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Enamal coated cast iron dutch ovens..... advice please.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:03 pm
personally I like the look of the oval and think that it would be easier to fit a couple of whole ducks in in an oval dutch oven. but does shape really make a difference if the volume is the same?
There is a large difference in price between Le Creuset and Lodge. Is there and advantage for one over the other?
There is a large difference in price between Le Creuset and Lodge. Is there and advantage for one over the other?
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Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:06 pm to Bleeding purple
I cannot speak for Le Creuset since I do not own it. But I will tell you that the brand I own has given me zero issues, so I do wonder what Le Creuset would do that mine doesn't.
I have the large and smaller version of this. Martha Stewart.
Macy's carries it. Larger one is $90, but between coupons and the sales Macy's always has, you can snag it for much less if you plan it right.
I've heard good things about the Lodge one as well.
I have the large and smaller version of this. Martha Stewart.
Macy's carries it. Larger one is $90, but between coupons and the sales Macy's always has, you can snag it for much less if you plan it right.
I've heard good things about the Lodge one as well.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:14 pm to Bleeding purple
I have Le Creuset and it is terrific. I'd spring for the extra $ to be honest.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:22 pm to Bleeding purple
Le Creuset is the standard but 4X as much money. I do own a medium sized one given to me as a gift. I have 3 cajun classic ones I use all of the time and have never had a problem with. If money wasn't an option I would go with the Le Creuset as you can tell they are the top of the line. But there's nothing wrong with the Cajun Classic, it gets the job done.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:46 pm to Bleeding purple
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personally I like the look of the oval and think that it would be easier to fit a couple of whole ducks in in an oval dutch oven.
agreed
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but does shape really make a difference if the volume is the same?
No. I had a discussion with a LC employee at the outlet in Cypress, TX (NW of Houston) about the shape not fitting burners. His response was that the heat distribution and retention qualities of the enameled cast iron make it a non-issue.
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There is a large difference in price between Le Creuset and Lodge. Is there and advantage for one over the other?
The fit and finish on the Le Creuset is definitely nicer, and the knobs on the lodge lids may not be able to handle heat over 450 degrees. For 99% of the cooking I do, that's not a deal breaker though and the Lodge are more than capable of doing what I need.
This post was edited on 4/6/15 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 2:51 pm to Bleeding purple
Staub is typically less expensive than Le Creuset, and it is regarded as being of equal quality.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 3:11 pm to Bleeding purple
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There is a large difference in price between Le Creuset and Lodge.
From the articles I have read, there is also a large difference in weight between LC and others like Cuisinart or Lodge- the LC being the lighter weight of the 2. To me, this isn't necessarily a deal breaker for the others, but depending on how you're going to use it, the weight may make a difference to you. I have 1 LC skillet and 2 off brand (think like Wal-Mart House brand) dutch ovens. I love making soups in my dutch oven, and burgers are delicious in the skillet.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:38 pm to Bleeding purple
Staub...we bought them in France after speaking with a two star Michelin chef about why he uses it over LC. We had one LC piece that we gave away after we started using the Staub and preferred them.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:59 pm to Bleeding purple
I have a small oval creuset and a little larger circular one. I use and abuse them often, and I've never had a problem. I use the small oval one a lot more, but that's because I usually only cook for two. I was gifted the small one maybe 6 or 7 years ago. I've since bought many other creuset pieces because I have been so impressed with them. Outlet store or TJ Maxx are your best bets to pick up creuset pieces for less than retail.
I've never used a lodge other than my cast iron skillet, so I can't offer any experience for those.
I've never used a lodge other than my cast iron skillet, so I can't offer any experience for those.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 8:23 pm to Bleeding purple
I have some Le Cruset cookware and really like them.
There is an outlet if your in DFW sometime.
I also have a lodge Dutch oven
There is an outlet if your in DFW sometime.
I also have a lodge Dutch oven
This post was edited on 4/6/15 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 10:30 pm to Bleeding purple
Le Creuset is well worth the extra money imo. I have a couple Le Creusets, one cajun classic, and one of the celebrity chef sponsored ones that I can't remember.
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