Cuisinart CI650-25BG Classic Enameled Iron Cookware, Cast, Provencal Blue

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Another consideration is that if the pot ever pits, that would expose the aluminum to food. That’s a big no-no for food safety. That’s unlikely to happen though, as All Clad has a strong reputation as a quality brand.

quart dimensions 11.6 inches x 14.1 inches x 7 inches and weighs 12.8 pounds Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Quart Round French Dutch Oven Excellent heat retention. Retained moister better than Cuisinart, over 5%, this is because of the tighter fitting lid The pan should also be deep enough to allow you to add your liquids and other spices or ingredients before placing the lid on to allow it all to simmer together. This will tenderize your meats and vegetables to the perfect temperature and texture. The depth of the braiser can determine how much food you can create in the one dish, generally ranging from three to seven quarts in volume. A deep pan can be very handy in creating large batches of soup, chili or stews for a large crowd, or for those of us who like to meal prep large quantities of food to have handy for the upcoming week. Deeper, larger pans also mean fewer dirty dishes during the process of creating your meal and also gives a lot of flexibility to how the braiser can be used in the kitchen. My Le Creuset is a precious heirloom and I never want to be without it so I do tend to take care of it. In saying that I do use it to serve meals at the table for guests.When it comes to cooking performance, I did not find a large difference in the Cuisinart Casserole vs. Le Creuset Dutch oven. If your one and only consideration is how they perform in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with either of these pots.

Numerous users commented on the weight of this cookware piece, but most weren’t complaining. They simply felt it was noteworthy. Remember, the weight helps this pan retain heat for a longer time. The Lodge brand is known for its cast iron skillets and US-made products. The Lodge Dutch oven offers the benefits of an enameled cast iron dutch oven at a significantly lower price. You can boil water on any portable electric burner—the question is how much water do you want to boil, and how long will it take? Obviously, the larger, more powerful, and more efficient the burner, the faster water will boil, but there's a limit on how much water any burner can heat up to boiling at once. To speed up the boiling process, put a lid on your pot, and remember that water boils at a lower temperature at high altitude, which affects cooking in lots of different ways.

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For almost a century Le Creuset has been producing Dutch ovens in their Fresnoy-Le-Grand foundry in France. Each individual piece is lovingly handcrafted and stamped for easy identification. Le Creuset round French Ovens has been revered in restaurants around the world for generations. Enameled ovens come in a variety of beautiful color choices, (unlike regular cast iron). Size & Shape Le Creuset’s Dutch oven can hold up to 7.25 quarts (6.86 liters) and comes in several eye-popping colors. From fiery reds and oranges to cool blues and purples, you can find a Le Creuset Dutch oven to match your style.