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Le Creuset is cast iron Dutch oven royalty that has been used by chefs and home cooks around the world for decades. Cuisinart’s Dutch ovens are comparable-looking that are mass-produced in China.
Beginning in 1925, reigning in Fresnoy-Le-Grand, France, Le Creuset has been at the forefront of the dutch oven market for almost a century.I would say that if you have a cooking pot or electric appliance, no, you do not need a Dutch oven. But I guarantee that once you cook with a Dutch oven, you will love it. What is a Dutch oven? quart dimensions 12 inches x 16 inches x 6.5 inches and weighs 14.3 pounds Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7.25-Quart Round French Dutch Oven The best substitute for a Dutch oven would have to be the slow cooker. This is because the basic cooking principles are the same. Dutch ovens are the original slow cookers – place your meat and vegetables inside for searing, add liquid and other condiments, and turn down the heat. Size: How large is the Dutch oven? Is it large enough to cook a meal for a family or hold a large cut of meat? Does it come in other sizes?
Limited Options — Cuisinart Dutch ovens come in two shapes (round or oval), a handful of sizes (3-qt., 5-qt., 5.5-qt, and 7-qt.), and two primary colors (blue or red). You’ll need to look elsewhere if you are looking for a specific color or size.This provides a self-basting action, so regardless of whether you cook at high temperatures or low temperatures, your meal is presented as moist and nutritious every time. The regular cast iron Dutch ovens by Lodge come in four different sizes, 1 quart, 2 quarts, 5 quarts, and 7 quarts. You might not want to go for a larger Dutch oven, which is larger than you need based on the number of servings or number of people you intend to cook for.