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Looking for multi purpose pot for gumbo, red beans, etoufee, etc......
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:05 pm
I know Magnalite are hard to come by. I was looking at a 13" mcWare or a 9 Quart Enamel Coated Cast Iron Dutch Oven by Cajun Classic. Does anyone have experience with either or any other recommendations?
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Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:15 pm to tgrfan87
martini posted a nice one in the Xmas gift thread
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:18 pm to tgrfan87
I've never heard of Cajun Classic brand, but I love my Lodge 8qt enameled dutch oven that I've had for over a decade. Lodge is one of the best bang for your buck when it comes to cast iron, and they are American made, so I'd go with that.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:19 pm to tgrfan87
We use my 13" every week, for a group of 4 to 6 its plenty
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:23 pm to SUB
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Lodge is one of the best bang for your buck when it comes to cast iron, and they are American made, so I'd go with that.
They make good stuff that last.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:39 pm to tgrfan87
Go with a 9qt enameled for versatility, and any brand really I haven't come across a bad one yet. Even the cheap ones are usually good.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:39 pm to SUB
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I've never heard of Cajun Classic brand,
Its made by McWare. I have their 12" bronze skillet. Its pretty nice.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 3:48 pm to Tadey
quote:for years the americas test kitchen recommended the tramontina enameled pot sold at Walmart as their favorite
Even the cheap ones are usually good.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 5:30 pm to SUB
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Lodge American made
Their regular cast iron is, but their enameled isn't- I believe it's made in Vietnam now.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:36 pm to tgrfan87
I love my Cajun Classic 12qt!
(Enamel coated)
It’s a work horse at my house
(Enamel coated)
It’s a work horse at my house
This post was edited on 12/2/25 at 6:23 am
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:52 pm to CoachChappy
Enameled cast iron Dutch oven is what you seek, if I had to choose only one pot to cook with for everything for the rest of my life it’d be that. Get as a high of quality of one as your budget allows. The cheaper ones work great but the enamel can eventually wear off especially if you manage to chip it.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 12/1/25 at 6:59 pm to tgrfan87
quote:
was looking at a 13" mcWare or a 9 Quart Enamel Coated Cast Iron Dutch Oven by Cajun Classic.
I bought a 7qt. Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, by Martha Stewart. Ordered online, shipped and delivered in 2 days. Been a good pot.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 7:49 pm to SeafoodPlatter
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Enameled cast iron Dutch oven
I agree. I was gifted a couple Le Creuset dutch ovens many years ago, and they are my two most used cooking dishes. One of them is on my stove more nights than they're not.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 8:56 pm to tgrfan87
We rotate between a 25 year old Le Creuset Dutch oven (outlet store buy) and 2 vintage cast iron Dutch ovens. I’d try to find a crusty one at an antique shop and just refinish it.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 9:08 pm to Tadey
quote:Anyone else have a harder time making a roux in an enameled pot? Maybe just me.
Go with a 9qt enameled for versatility
Posted on 12/1/25 at 9:25 pm to tgrfan87
Get 15" McWare Oval Roaster or a 16 quart WinCo Tri-Ply WinCo 16qt
Posted on 12/1/25 at 9:28 pm to Handsome Pete
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Anyone else have a harder time making a roux in an enameled pot? Maybe just me.
Nope, I have 3 cast iron pots that I don't use. I get a much better fond with my Magna lite or stainless pot.
Posted on 12/1/25 at 9:51 pm to Handsome Pete
It’s best not to use enamel for a roux. Regular cast iron or magnalite will work better for a roux and browning.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 12/1/25 at 10:00 pm to SUB
Lodge makes a 7 quart oval enameled dutch oven as well that is on sale right now. The oval shape fits large roasts nicely.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 12/2/25 at 6:41 am to tgrfan87
There's nothing wrong with the McWare pots. I have the 15" (Magnatite) which is 11qts and 18" (McWare) with is 18qts
The 13" oval roaster is 7 qt. and will be a single burner pot. 7qts of gumbo, beans, or spaghetti will feed easily feed 15-20 average people, and not be a massive pain in the arse to clean in the sink.
You can do the same thing with an enameled cast iron dutch oven, but I'd bet the Magnalite/McWare will last you longer.
The 13" oval roaster is 7 qt. and will be a single burner pot. 7qts of gumbo, beans, or spaghetti will feed easily feed 15-20 average people, and not be a massive pain in the arse to clean in the sink.
You can do the same thing with an enameled cast iron dutch oven, but I'd bet the Magnalite/McWare will last you longer.
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