Caraway 6.5qt Dutch oven
This Dutch oven performs fine in cooking tests but poorly in my controlled experiments.
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Cites heat retention (against), moisture retention (against)
It had the second-worst heat retention and the worst moisture retention
It had the second-worst heat retention and the worst moisture retention
despite the flat lid and self-basting dimples, evaporation runs to the edges and doesn't drip over the middle of the pot
I appreciate the modern look, but I don't like that the handles have small openings that don't provide enough room to wrap your fingers.
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Cites handle (against)
Most of the pot has a shiny smooth finish, but the top of the handles, the knob, and the bottom of the pot have a rough texture - it almost feels like they're not enameled.
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Cites coating (against)
This limits splatter, but the narrower design means the flat cooking surface is smaller.
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Cites base and rim (against), size and capacity (against)
I don't like the rough bottom because it can scuff delicate surfaces like wood if you slide the pot
This limits splatter, but the narrower design means the flat cooking surface is smaller.
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Cites ease of cleaning
This Dutch oven performs fine in cooking tests but poorly in my controlled experiments.
It has a sleek modern design with smooth rounded side handles and a pill-shaped lid knob.
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Cites appearance, surface finish
Most of the pot has a shiny smooth finish, but the top of the handles, the knob, and the bottom of the pot have a rough texture - it almost feels like they're not enameled.
I appreciate the modern look, but I don't like that the handles have small openings that don't provide enough room to wrap your fingers.
This texture provides a slightly better grip
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Cites ergonomics