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Enamel Coated Dutch Oven Question
Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:16 pm
Can’t decide whether to get the 9 or 12 quart dutch oven. I want to be able to cook 2 lbs of beans and a smaller gumbo. I think the 9 qt will get the job done, and the 12 feels like I would be too much to deal with. What does the board say?
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Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:20 pm to Tomcat
9 is a great size. It's about the limit for my gas range burners indoors.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:40 pm to Btrtigerfan
9 is the biggest I have. It will easily handle 2 lbs of beans. Will accommodate a good size gumbo(cup of roux, gallon of stock) but it’s pretty full with this.
I would recommend this size.
I would recommend this size.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 9:05 pm to Tomcat
9 is perfect.
12 is too much to deal with on a stove. Depending on your stove top 12 qt could take a while to come to boil.
12 is too much to deal with on a stove. Depending on your stove top 12 qt could take a while to come to boil.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 9:09 pm to FrankandBeans
Thanks for the advice boys. Looks like 9 is that number.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 9:12 pm to Tomcat
My oval roaster is 8qts and it’s perfect. I have a 10qt and 12qt stock pot, but I don’t use them nearly as often as the 8qt.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 11:38 pm to Tomcat
9 is plenty. Have a 9 qt enameled Dutch oven that fits a cup of roux, 4lbs of chicken meat (deboned), 1.5 lbs of smoked sausage, and 4 quarts of stock (and obviously a lot of sautéed trinity). But it’s filled to the brim at that amount.
I use my 12 quart mag a lite when I need to make larger meals
I use my 12 quart mag a lite when I need to make larger meals
Posted on 11/22/22 at 4:11 am to Tomcat
I recently cooked 2 lbs. large limas in a 7.25 qt. It was full, but if it handled that then a 9 will be fine.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 5:40 am to Tomcat
I'd love to have a 12, but 9 will cover 99% of your cooks.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 10:50 am to thegreatboudini
I have a 12 on electric.
Electric and cast iron is a great combo.
Extremely consistent temps.
Electric and cast iron is a great combo.
Extremely consistent temps.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 10:54 am to Tomcat
9 will absolutely handle what you want. I have a 12qt stock pot if needed for bigger gumbos, but I haven't needed that much extra capacity.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 10:59 am to Tomcat
go big or go home.
no honestly i bet the 9 would be just fine for you. i think the shape and type of bottom is more important consideration overall.
i have one with a complete flat bottom with sides at 90 degree angle, and another with steeper angles where the base meets the walls.
i prefer the 90 angle one for most applications.
no honestly i bet the 9 would be just fine for you. i think the shape and type of bottom is more important consideration overall.
i have one with a complete flat bottom with sides at 90 degree angle, and another with steeper angles where the base meets the walls.
i prefer the 90 angle one for most applications.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 11:03 am to Tomcat
quote:
. I want to be able to cook 2 lbs of beans and a smaller gumbo
I have a 7 1/4 and it's plenty big for 2lb of beans, gumbo, and everything else I've needed to cook. I don't think I'll ever need anything larger.
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