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If you could only own 1 Dutch Oven
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:53 am
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:53 am
What size would you choose?
2qt, 3.5qt, 5.5qt, 6qt, 6.75qt, 7.25qt, 9qt, larger than 9qt?
Round or Oval?
I'm looking at Le Creuset enameled cast iron. Pros v. Cons?
Thanks in advance for feedback.
ETA: I'll go ahead and acknowledge the fart under the covers joke!
2qt, 3.5qt, 5.5qt, 6qt, 6.75qt, 7.25qt, 9qt, larger than 9qt?
Round or Oval?
I'm looking at Le Creuset enameled cast iron. Pros v. Cons?
Thanks in advance for feedback.
ETA: I'll go ahead and acknowledge the fart under the covers joke!
This post was edited on 11/26/15 at 11:54 am
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Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:56 am to Charlie Arglist
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ETA: I'll go ahead and acknowledge the fart under the covers joke!
First thing that came to mind.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 12:14 pm to Charlie Arglist
I've been looking at them also. About to pull the trigger on a 6qt lodge for around $60.
I like the 6 qt bc it's an all around pot good for multi use. Plus I have a regular 12qt for larger jambalayas and stuff.
I've read a bunch of articles on le creuset vs other brands and from what I gathered they cook pretty damn close to each other.
If you have the extra money to splurge then go le creuset. If not the Lodge should suit your needs. The main difference is the warranties also.
I like the 6 qt bc it's an all around pot good for multi use. Plus I have a regular 12qt for larger jambalayas and stuff.
I've read a bunch of articles on le creuset vs other brands and from what I gathered they cook pretty damn close to each other.
If you have the extra money to splurge then go le creuset. If not the Lodge should suit your needs. The main difference is the warranties also.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:12 pm to Chatagnier
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Chatagnier
Thanks!
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:16 pm to Charlie Arglist
7 qt round Staub, if I could only own one.
If I only had that amount of money, though, I'd buy several sizes of lodge instead of only one high end pot.
If I only had that amount of money, though, I'd buy several sizes of lodge instead of only one high end pot.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:30 pm to Charlie Arglist
I chose:
3.5qt
Round
Le Creuset enameled cast iron
Pros: Fits easily in the cabinet, perfect fit for the burner on the stove, cooks 6-8 servings of stews, soups, jambs, etc.
Cons: Too small to feed an army?
3.5qt
Round
Le Creuset enameled cast iron
Pros: Fits easily in the cabinet, perfect fit for the burner on the stove, cooks 6-8 servings of stews, soups, jambs, etc.
Cons: Too small to feed an army?
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:42 pm to Charlie Arglist
I seem to use my 7qt Lodge about 3 times as often as any other pot, and that includes my 3.5qt Lodge.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:51 pm to Charlie Arglist
I prefer Staub to Le Creuset. I've owned them both and find Staub to be sturdier with more even heat distribution. I have two, not sure of the sizes, big and bigger, and I use them all the time. They are bulletproof and they are beautiful. Also, I am drunk.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 1:52 pm to Charlie Arglist
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Posted on 11/26/15 at 2:06 pm to Charlie Arglist
I love my 6 qt and seldom do I find myself needing to use something else. It's great for almost anything.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 2:31 pm to Matisyeezy
I have several large oval and large round. I also have a small oval and round that I use a lot. My next one will be the goose pot, which is LeCreuset's largest at 15.5 quarts.
First one I bought was 9 round and I use it the most. I buy one at a time and have for 20 years so I have a few. I also have inherited a few when someone in my family takes the big nap. I have 2 I guess the 7 and 9 that were my mothers she got for wedding gift circa 1955 and I use them too as she did. The lid handles on those are cast into the mold.
That is why they are worth the money. They truly are lifetime pots you will pass down. I have enough of those and all other kitchen stuff to fills kids kitchens later on. Just look at it as investment. Kind of like my Allen Edmonds shoes. Expensive but one pair I wear regular I bought in 1980.
First one I bought was 9 round and I use it the most. I buy one at a time and have for 20 years so I have a few. I also have inherited a few when someone in my family takes the big nap. I have 2 I guess the 7 and 9 that were my mothers she got for wedding gift circa 1955 and I use them too as she did. The lid handles on those are cast into the mold.
That is why they are worth the money. They truly are lifetime pots you will pass down. I have enough of those and all other kitchen stuff to fills kids kitchens later on. Just look at it as investment. Kind of like my Allen Edmonds shoes. Expensive but one pair I wear regular I bought in 1980.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 4:50 pm to coolpapaboze
I'm getting a 5.5 qt round Staub based on things I have read on Chowhound and here.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 7:09 pm to coolpapaboze
quote:
I prefer Staub to Le Creuset. I've owned them both and find Staub to be sturdier with more even heat distribution. I have two, not sure of the sizes, big and bigger, and I use them all the time. They are bulletproof and they are beautiful. Also, I am drunk.
That is exactly what I was going to say.
Happy Thanks giving everyone.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 7:25 pm to Charlie Arglist
I would have to go with my 10" Lodge. (6qt I think) it's the work horse at my house. I make everything from chili to apple pie in it.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 8:53 pm to CoachChappy
Staub's rock for sure!!
Posted on 11/26/15 at 8:58 pm to CoachChappy
My go to for years was my 5.5 quart Le Creuset. We had other smaller sizes, but it's the Saturday night workhorse. We call it Big Red.
Then I got a 7.5 quart, which we call BIg Big Red. It's gaining ground as the most used.
I'd probably pick the 5.5 if I could have just one. Holds all but the biggest cooks, not too heavy, fits easily in oven, perfect for no knead bread baking, etc. it's what I buy as a wedding present for people I really like,
Check the LC factory outlet stores (Foley AL) has one. They have seconds with very mild blemishes, and good discounts. Some folks say they will ship for free at times, but I've not tried that.
Then I got a 7.5 quart, which we call BIg Big Red. It's gaining ground as the most used.
I'd probably pick the 5.5 if I could have just one. Holds all but the biggest cooks, not too heavy, fits easily in oven, perfect for no knead bread baking, etc. it's what I buy as a wedding present for people I really like,
Check the LC factory outlet stores (Foley AL) has one. They have seconds with very mild blemishes, and good discounts. Some folks say they will ship for free at times, but I've not tried that.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 9:38 pm to TigerGrl73
I use mine regularly. Best piece of cookware I've ever used.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:05 pm to Charlie Arglist
Anything from 5 to 7qt (I like 6qt), but oval is definitely my recommendation. Rarely do you have something that is just as big in both dimensions but many things (birds, pork loin, rib roasts, many other things) fit much better in an oval pot.
Posted on 11/27/15 at 6:19 am to Twenty 49
We have a 12 qt ale Crueset that we call big red. I love that pot.
Posted on 11/27/15 at 9:41 am to CoachChappy
Pretty good deals on "slightly imperfect" Staub dutch ovens and skillets here.
Grabbed a 6 qt oval for $139.00
Grabbed a 6 qt oval for $139.00
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