Le Creuset

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Le Creuset enameled cast iron oven

3 claims 1 voice

2:01 supports Jed

what's really interesting this here is caked on it's it's hard but it's not damaged I don't think I don't think it's damaged the enamel uh so I really just think it's a ton of of carbon buildup over generations of using it

durability Tested it How I carefully reconditioned a 50 year old Le Creuset Oven

Cites coating durability, durability, lid

the lid that is in good shape it had a little bit uh on the top of the lid but the bottom of the lid but the top is in great shape

this pan will now go on for another generation or two or three there's no reason for this not to go on uh indefinitely uh it is a perfectly usable pan

13:33 supports Jed

but it is old and it's really unique and I think to this family that this was the grandmother's pan this has sentimental value so very very much worthwhile redoing this pan

repairability Tested it How I carefully reconditioned a 50 year old Le Creuset Oven

Cites repairability

1:30 supports Jed

this customer had this oven this this really cool kind of late' 60s early' 7s oven uh Luc oven this beautiful unique teal color

appearance Tested it How I carefully reconditioned a 50 year old Le Creuset Oven

Cites appearance

I didn't want to damage the exterior which is I think a beautiful color for being 50 years old

so it's character marks on the bottom uh along the edge I'll show you here a closeup here there are a bunch of character marks all around this pan so it's been well used and well loved

Le Creuset round Dutch oven

9 claims 2 voices

4:02 supports Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

But, I absolutely love the Lelay Crusade brand. It is such good quality.

recommendation Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

0:31 supports Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

This is what I call my chili pot. He's my winter uh stew big, you know, roast a turkey in here pot. You can do two chickens. He's very very large. He is so heavy. Um but like really sturdy. Um I when I cook my chili, it's about 40 lbs of meat that I am cooking in here and with between the meat and the beans and it…

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use-case fit Owns it cites shape and form, size and capacity, versatility
durability Owns it cites build quality, durability

Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Owned 20 years

But this 5 and 1/2q, it holds a great amount. You can do a a small chicken in here. Actually, a pretty good sized chicken, a beef roast. I done beef burgon in here. This is great for making a large batch of soup um for you know the winter. You can do your chowters or whatnot, but it's a pretty great big versatile size.

I will say this is nice for larger families. If you've got, you know, uh five or six in your family, this is a perfect pot.

So it is a really good size. You can do a small chicken in here. You can do a beef roast in here. So if you wanted to make a smaller batch of beef bagon for like a family of four or five, this guy is perfect.

This is also the one that I cook all of my sourdough um round uh little bowls and the sourdough loaves, the round ones in. This pot is perfect for my batch of it. It's got enough height. I don't feel like you need to have a second like specialty Dutch oven for your bread baking. I do mine right in this pot and it just…

This is great for mac and cheese, making a peach crisp, a small chowder for, you know, like a small soup for about four people. This is the perfect size for it.

So, it is great for smaller families, or if you're on your own, you can make smaller sourdough loaves than this as well. This can make you a much bigger one, but this is perfect for making a slightly smaller loaf.

Um, again, this is a great pot to have. I use this for a lot of my side dishes.

But they are great great products for both making breads, making soups and roasting in.

This uh has actually been with me for over 20 years. Just a testament to the quality of Lelay Cruset. I've had most of these for almost 15, but this one I've had for 20 years and I even got it secondhand.

5:02 objects Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

but then you just have to remember with the enamel coating, you just use silicone or wooden utensils in it. Avoid metal because that will scratch your enamel.

durability Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites scratch resistance (against)

5:02 supports Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

They have this nice enamel coating which makes them non-stick

performance Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites non-stick surface

1:37 supports The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

I think that honestly having one of each just because they're used for such different types of cooking is really a smart choice

recommendation Tested it Le Creuset — Braiser vs. Dutch Oven.

5:02 objects Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

I will say they are heavy, but that's because they are cast iron.

handling Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites weight (against)

2:01 supports Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

It's nice. It's got the he heft to it um and it is really really great pot.

handling Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites weight

1:07 objects The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

this is a much taller vessel than this is so a lot of times you can't really fit two of these one on top of the other inside of your oven if you're trying to cook a lot

use-case fit Tested it Le Creuset — Braiser vs. Dutch Oven.

Cites shape and form (against)

Le Creuset cookware set

10 claims 1 voice

2:00 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

Pro number two look at how cute are you kidding me this is the most aesthetically pleasing cookware ever

appearance Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites appearance

I can't get over how pretty I love the way it looks

12:05 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

I've had them a year I cook with them exclusively and they still look absolutely brand new other than having to polish out some stains there's no scratches there's really no sign of where they look like the day I got them so I can definitely see how they would last a lifetime or close to it

durability Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites durability, scratch resistance

Owned 12 months

11:35 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

now let's talk about these cute little very overpriced salt and pepper shakers um I recommend everything I have on my table all of this all of this all of this except for these guys in my opinion for the price these are not worth it

recommendation Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

3:31 objects Zoe Carter Home Cooks

let me show you what happens just after cooking for several times it doesn't matter how well you scrub it will eventually start to kind of char and it looks dirty but it's not

performance Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites ease of cleaning (against), non-stick surface (against)

if you try to move whatever meat you're cooking around too soon it will stick and break apart

the most difficult thing to cook on l cruset or any cast iron for that matter is over easy eggs or over medium eggs anytime you need to cook an egg and then flip it over to the other side it is extremely difficult

I followed all the hacks I found on YouTube I followed all the instructions from the L cruset website and I could not consistently make OV easy eggs easily

2:30 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

another Pro is they are very easy to clean they are dishwasher safe

performance Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites dishwasher safe, ease of cleaning, even heating, heat retention, non-stick surface

okay some Pros everything cooks very evenly the pan is evenly hot with kind of more regular cheap pans there might be like the center is really hot and then the sides aren't very hot

when it is ready to be flipped it will release which sounds so weird but it is true

making scrambled eggs is perfectly fine

another thing to note is you can cook with lower temperatures and I found that the food actually comes out better if I cook on a lower temperature than usual on the stove

13:35 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

everything comes out so good every single time too it's consistently perfectly cooked

reliability Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites even heating

12:05 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

so is it worth it is it worth the price in my opinion yes in my opinion I do think it's worth it these are still handmade in Fr just like when the company first started

value Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites build quality, price

3:00 objects Zoe Carter Home Cooks

them being easy to clean kind of Segways into one of the cons which is if you buy a light colored La cruset you are going to notice that it does stain

appearance Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites surface finish (against)

I made uh rose water in here with some rose petals from my yard and it stained the white also it stained the Pink as well on the other side

2:00 supports Zoe Carter Home Cooks

so let's start off with some of the pros number one it is non-toxic it is just enamel coated cast iron

use-case fit Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites oven safe, safety, stovetop compatibility, versatility

all of them can be used on the stove or in the oven with the exception of this little guy

I have made simple chicken breast I've made sauces I've made soups I've made all kinds of stir fries I have cooked seafood I've made vegetarian meals in them and everything has come out great

so even if you are a novice at cooking your food will come out extra good if you invest in good cookware

8:03 objects Zoe Carter Home Cooks

there is a bit of a learning curve so for example I'm used to just turning on my stove putting the pan on spraying it with whatever non-stick oil or whatever I need to and then just putting the food on and I don't really think about it

handling Owns it Le Creuset One Year Review! | How to clean, learning curves, is it worth it?

Cites learning curve (against)

with LA cruset to get the best cooking experience you need to put your pan on your stove turn on the stove and wait a little bit like 20 seconds for the pan to kind of heat up

Le Creuset dutch oven

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Along with Misen, Le Creuset handles have the widest openings.

handling Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites ease of cleaning, handle, heat resistance, lid, weight

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Because of that and the lightweight design, it's by far the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, wash, and store.

The lid has ridges that prevent a spoon from slipping off

the knob has a wide top and a thick stem, which makes it easy to grip and control

In my test, both knobs stayed cooler than most other brands, but the plastic knob barely heated up at all.

the plastic knob barely heated up at all

I love Le Creuset's color options, lightweight design, and large handles.

1:00 supports Liz speaking on BestReviews Cookware Reviewer

all four ovens scored a perfect 10 out of 10 for heat retention and evenness of cooking

performance Tested it Amazon Basics vs Lodge vs Staub vs Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

Cites even heating, heat retention, non-stick surface

the L cruset Lodge and stove have a non-stick enamel finish over the interior and exterior of the pots Amazon does not have enamel but instead is pre-seasoned lay cruset and Lodge each scored Perfect 10 out of 10 however we did notice some veggies sticking to the bottom of both the stove and Amazon dutch ovens while…

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Critics will say it is heavy. They will say it costs too much. They are right, but a $350 Dutch oven that lasts 30 years costs less than buying a $70 version every 5 years.

value Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites durability, price (against), weight (against)

5:01 supports Quality Collapse

You can take a Le Creuset Dutch oven from the refrigerator and put it directly on a hot burner without the enamel cracking.

durability Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites coating, heat resistance

33:12 supports J. Kenji López-Alt

20-something years old 21 years old it is ugly as hell but it still cooks just as well as it ever did

durability Owns it Every Pot in My Kitchen | Kenji's Cooking Show

Cites durability

Owned 21 years

3:00 supports Life In Canada

I want to show you my um crossette collection and um those are my very favorite

best in class Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

10:03 supports Tatenda Henany

I would recommend if you want to invest into a kitchen piece that will last for a long time for you to buy this if it's your first pot it's definitely a good investment because you can cook a lot of things I cook a lot of things using the one pot

recommendation Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites versatility

4:32 supports Tatenda Henany

and over time I must say the color inside it it really stayed it really stayed

durability Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites coating durability, durability

but the they hav't chipped and they don't have any weird stains

when it comes to how durable it's the pot has been in my opinion it has kept well they supposed to last even 10 years or even Generations where you can pass it on to your kids and to your grandkids

and the fact that the color doesn't come off it stays there unless you like scratch the pots of which I don't know why you would do that when it comes to cleaning the pots

even though I do keep it on the stove I use it on a daily so it's not going to look the same way that it looked on day one but I'm happy with how it's looking and how it is working and how it has kept looking good a few couple of scratches inside but you hardly notice when you are cooking

3:38 supports The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

so in my mind and I'll give you my opinion in my mind I would much rather buy a l cruset knowing that if I ever wanted to sell it I could get 75% of what I paid for it back without any hassle then try to save some money and get this have a subpar product and at the end of the day never be able to sell it and get my…

recommendation Tested it Le Creuset vs. Lodge Enamel — Compare and Contrast.

3:38 supports The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

all I know is that these are both things that are going to last you pretty much forever until you drop it and break a hole through your floor

durability Tested it Le Creuset vs. Lodge Enamel — Compare and Contrast.

Cites durability

6:32 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

After speaking with their customer service, I confirmed that they cover the enamel for life. So, if 10 years down from now under normal circumstances, you see a chip in the enamel they'll replace the Dutch oven for free.

repairability Passing on someone else's experience Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites warranty

After posting that video, dozens of people commented that Le Creuset does the same, and as the customer service rep confirmed, they were right.

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Let's start with color selection - no brand comes even close to Le Creuset in this category. They offer over 20 different colors, from classic Flame orange to deep blues and modern pastels.

best in class Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites appearance

1:00 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

Although the performance is great, the same could be said for much cheaper Dutch ovens, especially since they’re all made with the materials - cast iron with an enamel coating.

value Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites price (against)

Le Creuset Dutch ovens are significantly more expensive than brands like Lodge, Tramontina, and many others. And based on my testing, you’re not getting any meaningful advantages in performance.

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While this is a significant investment, both brands perform exceptionally well and can last for decades.

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durability Tested it cites durability
performance Tested it cites heat control, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

I Tested the World's Most Expensive Cookware (Which Brands Are Worth It?)

Their heavy lids lock in moisture, and the thick walls retain heat and maintain steady temperatures.

6:33 supports MQ Cookware Reviewer

personally if i was you i would get a dutch oven just like this one or the size that suits you this is going to be fantastic

recommendation Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Oven and Braiser Do You Need Both?

1:00 supports speaking on America's Test Kitchen

this is our winner by la cruz it's seven and a quarter quarts and it's enameled cast iron

best in class Uses it professionally Gear Heads | What is a Braiser and Why Does it Deserve a Place in My Kitchen?

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you get the same flawless enamel quality as Staub but over 20 color options and a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for

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appearance Tested it cites appearance, coating
use-case fit Tested it cites availability

Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for

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When you cook acidic foods like tomato sauce for 6 hours, the enamel does not react or leach metallic flavor into the dish.

performance Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites acid resistance, flavour impact

3:01 supports David Chang speaking on GQ Chef

buy something like this this is a lro pot this is a great thing the lro set they're not cheap by any means but you'd be surprised that these are the same kind of pots that many top chefs use

recommendation Uses it professionally Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites build quality, price (against)

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It also retains moisture well and has wide handles, a comfortable knob, and flawless enamel.

performance Tested it Best Non-Toxic Cookware? I Tested All-Clad, Made In, Le Creuset & More

Cites moisture retention, coating, handle, lid

3:01 supports David Chang speaking on GQ Chef

they're fantastic they're heavy they're great for brazes it's a great like just finishing pot and you can serve your food in here and it looks great

use-case fit Uses it professionally Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites appearance, heat retention

23:38 supports J. Kenji López-Alt

we're keeping those

recommendation Owns it Every Pot in My Kitchen | Kenji's Cooking Show

I'm keeping this one

my bigger Dutch oven that I use is my like single chicken stock pot I'm not sure exactly where it is but that's a keeper too

4:31 supports Life In Canada

so quality is great

value Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

Cites versatility

does it make sense for you to spend money on it if you don't know how to use one po dishes or whatever because that's mainly how you use it you don't have to use many PS to prepare something you can use all in one which is like amazing this is life changing

2:01 supports Tatenda Henany

and then the difference is besides the black ones that I grew up using that you had to season I did not have to season this pot because it it is like that animal coating that nice coating that the pots do come with and on the outside

performance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites flavour impact, heat retention, maintenance, moisture retention, non-stick surface, oven safe

it handles well in the oven the maximum temperature on my oven is 260 and that's the maximum that it can also handle

when I cook in these pots I can keep it on on the stove without like without any heat and my food is still really warm I really love that

and the fact that no steam whatsoever escapes this pot like the steam stays in there my chicken my beef is always so tender the beans that I boil in here are always so tender and the flavors are just logged in like nothing escapes this pot

even sometimes if I want to fry some eggs I definitely do fry them the non-stickiness works when the pot is really hot

4:32 supports Elsie Jensen speaking on L. C.'s Kitchen Reviews

My mom has a Lelay Crusade pot that she got in 1975. I think it was a wedding gift that she got and it is still kicking. Actually, when I was a kid, I tried to turn it into a kiln to fire some clay that I had shaped up and it still makes great food to this day. So, it's kind of a testament if it can, you know, survive…

durability Passing on someone else's experience Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites durability, heat resistance

Owned 50 years

8:02 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

If you're purely focused on getting the most performance for your money, you can find better value elsewhere.

recommendation Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites price (against)

5:31 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

Unlike cheaper brands that outsource manufacturing to China and other countries to reduce labor costs, Le Creuset has been making their Dutch ovens in France in their own factories since 1925. By controlling their entire manufacturing process, they can maintain much higher quality standards

reliability Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites build quality, surface finish

Le Creuset’s enamel, on the other hand, is incredibly smooth, with no visible imperfections. There could be exceptions, but the dozen pieces I looked at were all pristine.

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As I mentioned earlier, it's significantly lighter than the other brands. This 5.5-quart Dutch oven weighs 11.4 pounds. The other two 5.5-quart Dutch ovens I tested weigh 12.6 and 12.8 pounds.

handling Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites handle, lid, weight

It also has extremely wide handles. There’s an inch and a half of space between the handle and the pot, which gives you plenty of room to grip even with oven mitts.

The lighter weight and large handles make Le Creuset the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, transfer to the oven, and wash.

These knobs are wide and have a thick stem that makes it easy to grip and tilt the lid. It’s a much better design than Staub's thin knobs and Great Jones’ looped handle.

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The key point here is that Le Creuset does a great job cooking, but nothing about its performance is truly different from the competition.

performance Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites heat resistance, oven safe

The metal knobs look nice and have a slightly higher oven-safe temperature, but the plastic knob stays cooler when you’re cooking on the stove.

When I measured knob temperatures after boiling water for 10 minutes, Le Creuset's plastic knob stayed the coolest by far. The metal knob also stayed cool, coming in 3rd place.

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Le Creuset was the third worst-performing brand. Although I was not surprised by this since it's the thinnest and lightest.

performance Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites heat retention (against), lid (against), moisture retention (against), weight (against)

Some brands, like Staub, have dimples inside their lids to encourage a self-basting process, but Le Creuset doesn't.

Since Le Creuset has a domed lid with a smooth interior, the evaporated water collected and ran down the sides of the lid rather than evenly dripping back over the food.

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For this reason, I believe investing in Le Creuset or Staub is worthwhile if it’s in your budget.

value Tested it I Tested the World's Most Expensive Cookware (Which Brands Are Worth It?)

1:00 supports MQ Cookware Reviewer

the only reason for that or the obvious reason for that is that everything you can do in the brazer rather you can do in the dutch oven but not vice versa you can't do everything that you can do here in a bracer

performance Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Oven and Braiser Do You Need Both?

Cites shape and form, size and capacity, versatility

this obviously is a much taller vessel has a much higher volume so for large volume of soups juice this is going to be much much more suitable than this

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both Brands offer a variety of exterior colors but la Creuset is the clear winner in this category while stove has around a dozen colors la Creuset has nearly 20 and they are constantly adding new ones

best in class Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites appearance

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If budget is not a concern, I'm buying Le Creuset, Staub, or Made In.

recommendation Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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Le Creuset is noticeably lighter than the others, which makes it easier to lift, clean, and store.

handling Tested it Best Non-Toxic Cookware? I Tested All-Clad, Made In, Le Creuset & More

Cites ease of cleaning, weight

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The handles are cast as part of the pot, not bolted on with screws that loosen over time.

handling Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites handle

3:31 supports Life In Canada

uh this is very easy and to go uh size it's very beautiful so you can use it obviously to to serve your dish in you can put it on your dinner table you can serve it to the guest it still looks beautiful and amazing

appearance Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

Cites appearance

9:33 supports Tatenda Henany

I also love that I can change this lid and change the colors because the lid itself the color has changed because of baking it's no longer that silver that it came with because of that stainless steel I can always just change it or remove it I can remove it and then clean it with like a good good product so that I can…

repairability Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites lid

7:03 supports Tatenda Henany

and I think it's a really good investment in my opinion

value Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites price (against)

I really don't regret buying this pot at all because I felt like it was an investment it's an expensive investment

4:32 objects Tatenda Henany

when it comes to the cleaning I've done something that they do not recommend and I won't recommend it to you but I'm just going to let you know how I've been cleaning the pot so sometimes when I B the there's this brown stuff that just won't come off if I just use dishwashing liquid which I mostly just do I mostly…

performance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites ease of cleaning (against), non-stick surface (against), safety (against)

and once it gets hot it gets really hot I had to get used to the fact that it gets really hot one time I almost burned myself so every time I'm cooking I'm always using like a dish towel to handle the lid and to also just handle the sides

but I won't say it's 100% nonstick like a nonstick pot nothing will ever work like a nonstick pot you just have to figure out the heat situation which I always use low to medium and never like high heat

4:02 supports Tatenda Henany

it gets really really hot but I can still handle it properly with oven mins and I like that the lid is nice to handle and to pick up especially even when I'm cooking or sometimes when I ask my husband to check on the pots even though he has bigger hands than I do he can handle the pot really really well

handling Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites handle

you can see even if I have a dish towel it still handles really well like the handles don't look like they're so big but they actually are you can fit like even another hand underneath your other fingers and they go through

2:31 supports Tatenda Henany

I love the series color the traditional signature color and I also love the flame which is like the original color of it so I would love to like pair it up oh yes I do have the flame over here I have the meals so this is flame and series look at how nice they go together with the Mills this is the pepper mill and this…

appearance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites appearance

so like I said before when you buy the pots you get them in different colors which I love you can create your kitchen to match whatever colors that you want even if you want blue green or mixing up colors I love that you get the option with these pots I I think that's that's the appeal of the parts as well

1:01 supports Tatenda Henany

I mostly just cook my shoes I mostly just use it for brazing and for baking as of late I've been baking really beautiful loaves of bread and it keeps it nice and crusty the bread has a nice crust and it's nice and soft inside

use-case fit Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites heat retention, moisture retention, versatility

but this pot has been on my dream list on my wish list for the longest time and I bought it first because I just find that it's very versatile I can make stews in it I can cook a lot of more food in it unlike if I chose the shallow casserole pan that I initially wanted

and it's been handling very well I love the way it Cooks I cook chicken almost every night in these pots and they're amazing and I also have cooked roast in there as well the last roast I made in here was gam the other roast that I made was my when I made my leg of lamp I also used this pot as well to do that

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I've heard from dozens of Le Creuset owners over the years, and I've never heard a single person who said that they regret their purchase.

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But if there’s a color you love or you really like the wide handles, I believe the high price is worth it.

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Since chipped enamel is one of the most common issues with Dutch ovens - knowing you're covered even a decade down the line makes the high price tag easier to justify.

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If price is the one thing holding you back, check out Le Creuset's outlet stores. They have over 60 locations across the US where you can find factory seconds, discontinued colors, and overstocked items at significant discounts.

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The Lodge Essential Enamel actually chipped—enough that you can feel the texture difference. All the others, including Le Creuset, only had a slight color change in the enamel, but no real damage.

durability Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

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Le Creuset also offers more size options than most brands I tested. Their round Dutch ovens come in seven different sizes, from 1-quart to over 13 quarts. Most other brands only offer 3 or 4 sizes.

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Each piece transitions from dark to light, giving it character you don't see with solid colors from other brands. This might seem like a small detail, but it's part of what makes Le Creuset instantly recognizable.

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In this test, Le Creuset performed about average. It came in 4th place out of 9.

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Le Creuset has two main advantages over Staub: wider handles and more colors.

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ultimately you can't go wrong with either they're both High performing durable and elegantly designed and they're both made in France by expert Craftsmen

recommendation Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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both brands have a long history and a reputation for producing some of the best enameled cast iron cookware in the world

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many of their colors are bright and distinct like their iconic orange flame color and their Caribbean Blue during the enameling process two separate colors are applied to create a beautiful two-toned gradient that you'll see on most pieces

appearance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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there are pros and cons to each Brand's approach La crusade's sand colored interior allows you to clearly see and monitor the Browning and doneness of your food stove is dark interior hide stains better but makes it more difficult to monitor Browning and fond development

performance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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these results confirm that the design of stove Lids traps and distributes moisture better than Le Creuset so yes the bumps on the lid really do make a difference

performance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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stove retained 56 ounces and Le Creuset retained only 52 ounces although both dutch ovens retained most of the moisture stove is superior to Le Creuset in this category

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if you look closely at the knobs you'll notice that stoves is smaller with a thinner stem La Crusade knobs are thicker and give you more to grab onto and squeeze

handling Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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Dutch oven Lids are heavy so having a bigger knob makes handling lockers say easier and safer especially when you're wearing a bulky oven mitt

La crochet handles are much wider and roomier than stobe La Creuset handles have a 1.25 inch opening for you to get a sturdy grip the opening on stove handles is less than an inch

as you can see I can easily fit an oven mitt around the luxury handles you can fit your hands around the stob handles but it's much more snug

the key advantages of La Crusade dutch ovens are that they're light and easier to maneuver the handles are larger the sand colored interior makes it easier to monitor Browning and the exterior colors are nearly Limitless

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the handle on the licorice is very wide it's very loopy so here i feel like i've got a more comfortable group

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For comparison, Le Creuset Dutch ovens come with handles that have a generous 1.25-inch opening. That extra space can significantly improve your grip, especially when wearing an oven mitt.

handling Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

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the lid locked in moisture better than most

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Le Creuset had the third-worst heat retention, likely due to the thinner walls

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the lacru 5.5 Court Round Dutch oven is Iconic and cherished for its craftsmanship it's popular among cooks for its lightweight design vibrant color range and non-reactive enamel catering to both beginners and Pros

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its smooth enamel coating doesn't absorb flavors or odors ideal for preparing various dishes without lingering tastes

lisette's advantages include a slightly lighter design compared to stab simplifying handling and maneuvering

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verdict lacruse is perfect for those valuing ease of use and style its lighter build and versatile enamel make it a strong competitor to stabb though it shares a similarly high price range

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Cites appearance, ergonomics, weight

4:01 supports Life In Canada

I've been using it for many years I have it for probably over 6 years definitely as you can see it's almost like new

durability Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

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Owned 6 years

but still every time after use it's still looks great I don't see any dance I don't see any corrosion I don't see any the facts to be honest

3:00 supports Life In Canada

this one I use mainly for Soups for bullish for uh cabbage rolls uh for anything that you need in a larger size it's also great to use use for the large batches of caramelized onions or wherever you wish

use-case fit Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

this one is much smaller as you can see so this one is great for any like Tuscan chicken or anything else whatever you want to put in um in the oven to get it done

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I use them the most and because of two different sizes I use them obviously for different reasons

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7:33 objects Tatenda Henany

the only downsides to having a pot like this is probably like the weight and also the price

value Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

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the pot is very very heavy the that oven is very very heavy and yeah as you can when you close the lid you can feel that that heaviness I had to get used to how heavy it was after a while of using uh normal uh pots and pans with without having to use the cast iron pots

handling Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

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this pot is not overrated it is underrated if I should say that

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I've been using my Dutch oven for a year now I bought it in 2023 it's been the love of my kitchen life I cook in it every day

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Owned 12 months

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High-end brands like Le Creuset and Staub make quality Dutch ovens, but you don't need to spend $400 to get one that performs great and lasts long.

performance 10 Dutch Oven Buying Mistakes to Avoid

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except for the rim of the pot every exterior inch of La Crusade dutch ovens is coated in enamel including the handles at a glance it appears that's the case with stove too however if you look closer you'll notice that the inside of the side handles is bare cast iron

reliability Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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unlike many other brands both operate their own production facilities which helps maintain strict quality standards

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so in the liquor set you get a lot of very pretty vibrant colors

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I repeated this test with Tramontina, Lodge, Le Creuset, and Great Jones Dutch ovens and, as you can see, Staub retains heat better than all of them.

performance Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

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The paper towel under the Le Creuset lid had fewer droplets, and they weren't as evenly distributed.

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For comparison, every imperfection is clearly visible on this Le Creuset sand colored interior.

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while the price is steep, you get the same flawless enamel quality as Staub but over 20 color options and a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for

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although it retains heat well it doesn't match stab's efficiency necessitating more attention during slow cooking recipes

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yet lrus A's high price around $350 to $400 might deter budget conscious Shoppers

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it also provides a lifetime warranty underscoring the Brand's confidence in product durability

durability Top 3 Dutch Ovens 2024: Staub vs. Le Creuset vs. Lodge Review

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the lake crus handles can get hot during cooking so we gave it an 8 out of 10

handling Tested it Amazon Basics vs Lodge vs Staub vs Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

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On top of that, it comes in over 20 colors.

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I think it has a nice look to it some nice battle scars

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it is ugly as hell

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which I have since like ruined by scrubbing with a stainless steel with stainless steel scrubby's too much by leaving it

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Le Creuset Signature 11 3/4 inch iron handle skillet

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Our enameled winner is the Lurus signature 11 and 3/4 inch iron handle skillet, which costs about $180.

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there was one exception. our favorite enameled pan. It fell in line with the traditional pans with no recommended upper temperature limit and it's even broiler safe.

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This thing took our abuse without a scratch.

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And while this is expensive, the value showed up in its toughness.

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About the brand itself

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but today is all about Le so I'm not showing any other ones cuz I some good ones that are fairly cheap but nothing nothing compares to lro in all I have like five different brands

comparison LE CREUSET REVIEW - AFTER 7 YEARS

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I think one a good one to start with is something like this one here this is a five or 5 and 1/2 quart uh Lake ruset and that is big enough for Soups and stews and week night chilies what have you you can also bake bread in it but it's also a manageable size

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they're both fantastic both highend snoot level French Real Deal cook wearer pieces and I've got several pieces of each brand

recommendation Owns it Le Creuset and Staub Buying Advice and Comparison

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but La Crusade does make a Polish that takes those stains right off like very very easily and it will look brand new

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now if you know you cook and you can't manage the cream into interial go for a dark interior because they are like bulletproof like literally bulletproof

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cleaning the lros with this one this one can handle a lot more like I said it's more like bulletproof so if you're one person that you don't know how to handle cast iron this is what I would recommend you go for dark interial not cream

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some some of the leg cruset come with plastic knobs I think if you are paying up for a l cruset make sure you get one with one of the metal knobs a little bit more oven safe

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I opened up the stove dark interior and I opened up the lake rusay expecting a light interior and got this and you don't see these

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this four quart this was a screaming deal a few years ago I think I paid $130 for that guy and it came with the uh decorative knob so those decorative knobs are usually about 30 bucks um on their own

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Lucas has a white internal oven so and all of their pieces mostly some of them aren't but most of them are so the staining is something that happens and it it's really hard to get some of that staining off

durability Uses it professionally How I carefully reconditioned a 50 year old Le Creuset Oven

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yeah I hope this video has given a decent review of Le crus for for me I've had it just for seven years

durability Passing on someone else's experience LE CREUSET REVIEW - AFTER 7 YEARS

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people have had their for like 20 30 have inherited theirs from their grandparents or their parents and they're still using them

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wood and silicone this is actually a lro one I got them they're a bit ridiculously expensive trust me this lros thing sometime I wonder why it's wooden wood and silicone

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L cruset is a highly regarded name in cookware and trusted among professionals and home chefs alike

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so if you're not as you know flexible and you're not you you've got painful wris then it will not be the best pans or cwar for you to get

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so for one it's a bit high maintenance they're bit they're Divas um but they're not that bad divers like they have you need to have good storage spaces that would hold them because they're heavy

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you also need to be able to lift them like they are heavy

and then the heat transfer is something to consider so when you need to hold the handles you need to be aware that there could be hot and potential to burn

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so for those of you considering lros how many do you need I'll would say if you have just two or all the three I think that's plenty

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so if you are really considering one I would say get a good size one

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this is my most used pan I think if you had just two pans so for those of you considering lros how many do you need I'll would say if you have just two or all the three I think that's plenty because this one I use this all the time

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this has been cooked on high heat so the difference the major difference between the cream enamel interior and the black interior is this ones these ones can tolerate high heat so these ones tolerate high heat

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it's bound in a certain way that I think it's one of the thickest layers of enamels out there in any cast iron brand that's what lros says and I have other cast iron pans so I will share with you why I believe this is true

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15:35 supports Uncle Scott speaking on Uncle Scott's Kitchen Beginners

it turns out that this Lake crus was given to her by a now dearly departed relative and I wasn't to touch it

durability Passing on someone else's experience The Le Creuset vs. Staub Debate is Officially OVER

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L crus is supposed to be one of the highest quality cookware Brands out there

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lots of people think that lighter interior makes it easier to see your food as it's cooking down in a dutch oven

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Le Creuset cast iron Dutch oven

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overall I'm really really impressed with this Lake cruset Dutch oven it's really durable it's incredibly versatile and honestly I think it's just a great value for how high quality it is

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I bought this Lake cruset cast iron Dutch oven about 4 years ago and while it has become one of the most used items in my kitchen there is definitely one really big thing I think everyone should know before getting it first off the quality of this loret Dutch oven is amazing I've used it hundreds if not thousands of…

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Owned 4 years

now the one thing I was worried about before getting it was how durable it would be but the enamel is actually resistant to dulling staining chipping and even cracking

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the enameled cast iron construction does a really great job of heat distribution and retention which makes it great for a variety of different cooking methods I used it for slow cooking brazing roasting baking and even frying

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one of the features that I like the most that not many people talk about is this tight fitting lid it's actually designed to circulate Steam and return moisture back to the food which I find makes the dishes more juicy and flavorful

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which makes it great for a variety of different cooking methods I used it for slow cooking brazing roasting baking and even frying

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however the one thing to know is that this Dutch oven can be quite heavy especially when it's full so you just want to be aware of this when putting it into and also pulling it out of the oven

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Le Creuset salt and pepper shakers

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Quoted earlier on this page. Hear it at 11:35.

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11:35 objects Zoe Carter Home Cooks

um they're made out of plastic they Jam really easily um not super impressed with the salt and pepper shakers

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Le Creuset enameled cast iron skillet

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3:31 supports Hannah of America's Test Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

Now let's talk about our winning enamel cast iron option from Le Creuset, another gorgeous pan.

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Enamel pans also tend to be more expensive. Our winner from Le Creuset is about $250.

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Le Creuset Braiser

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our winning brazer also by la cruz a this is three and a half quarts

best in class Uses it professionally Gear Heads | What is a Braiser and Why Does it Deserve a Place in My Kitchen?

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And our favorite of the five was this blue guy right here. This is the Le Creuset signature enamored cast iron, round braiser, three and a half quarts.

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because i feel a bit uncomfortable you know stirring with a spatula or whatever i just feel like food is going to fall out over the side

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the weight and the thickness of this lid is extremely substantial so the total the total weight of this entire vessel this entire pen is 5.6 or let's say approximately 5.6 i waited on my scale and 2.5 of that is on the lid this is very thick and it's very heavy and it's much much thicker and heavier than this

they could they could have made this a bit thicker or a bit bigger and given us a heavier body and a in a slightly less heavy or lighter lid so that i found that a little bit strange as well

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i mean you wouldn't even make soup in this the shape is just not right

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performance Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Oven and Braiser Do You Need Both?

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do you need both my answer is no um again i would have loved to be able to say yes but purely from a practical point of view i would say no

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this is gonna be a great serving dish if you had a dinner party you know you cook a roast roast chicken roast beef whatever it is you make and you serve it right out of this piece and that's going to be a pretty great conversation starter i think and your guests should be impressed

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i love that it has two handles it just makes it so easy to just pour it into a little wall and drain it out versus having to kind of like struggle with you know one handled skillet and whatnot

handling Tested it Gear Heads | What is a Braiser and Why Does it Deserve a Place in My Kitchen?

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so we did test five razors and the lakers day ended up being our favorite for a variety of reasons including the fact it has really large looped handles which make it easy to lift in and out of the oven and maneuver around the stove top

handling Tested it Gear Heads | What is a Braiser and Why Does it Deserve a Place in My Kitchen?

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1:37 supports The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

the other reason that I really like the brazers and that I think that if you're going to get one or the other maybe a brazer might be a good choice is because you can also sort of use it as a sauté pan or a pan on your stove top if you ever want to use you know a little cast IR in enamel pan so that's pretty exciting…

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Le Creuset — Braiser vs. Dutch Oven.

I think that honestly having one of each just because they're used for such different types of cooking is really a smart choice

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before i answer the question let's just take a second to talk about how nice this thing looks

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it's still a beautiful vessel and i would use it as much as i can don't get me wrong

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and once again you get a bigger bottom cooking surface let's just measure that so here you get about 26 centimeters of cooking surface and you get a lot more depth

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my second choice over the stove as i've already shown you is a 30 centimeter licorice low casserole

recommendation Staub Cast Iron Braiser - A Look and Impressions, Comparison with Le Creuset

but of course if you don't need a vessel in that size this is still going to be a good good choice

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this is our recipe for weeknight roast chicken it's super easy you just preheat the pan drop this chicken in and that gets the dark meat cooking at the same rate as the light meat and it's done so fast it's like an hour and it's also pretty beautiful

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it has a light colored cast iron enameled interior which is great for monitoring browning

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this thing performed beautifully same as it does in a dutch oven

the cast iron brazer is really great just like a caster and skillet in the sense that the heavy cast iron is going to maintain the heat when you add food to hot oil it cools down the oil and you're not going to get that beautiful crispness that you want

okay so we shallow fried our breaded chicken cutlets in our winner the la crosse beautiful just as good as the skillet

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this recipe really has all the components that i wanted to test out in the razor it's browning it's simmering it goes in the oven for a while so it was ideal for this testing

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It had nice generous handles, it's a terrific pan, cheap it wasn't at about $300.

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you can easily fit two of these little guys inside of your oven one on top of the other on two different racks if you're trying to do two of the same food or you know you have a large party

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but skillets you can get covers for them but are usually open vessels this has really got a lid it will hold down all that kale

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Le Creuset 9 quart dutch oven

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fully loaded with reita the thing weighed 29 lb and at 29 lb a dutch oven like this goes from a booty pan to an old man grunt pan

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normally $500 $530 there was a a super sale last Black Black Friday where I got that thing for 200 bucks so $300 off6 % off I jumped on it

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for example these 9qt models normally $450 $500 it just so happens on this this past Black Friday this Green Lake rusay went on sale for $259 I jumped on it

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I had the lake ruset full of reita last night tried to weigh it on the kitchen scale too heavy for that scale I had to go grab the bathroom scale and your wage is 29.1 lb

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after 5 6 minutes or so I give these guys a turn and they did not stick that's nice and I got nice Browning in the leg Crusade

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these are Supermarket GMO thunder thighs these things are mutant big almost scary but they fit in the 9q lake Crusade with no crowding at all

Le Creuset saucier

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They also have really nice comfortable handles whether you're standing at the cooktop or if you're carrying it to the sink you're carrying it around your kitchen. You can really trust that you're gonna have a good grip and feel comfortable.

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Number two is a nice sturdy handle. This one's really comfortable which means when you're cooking, you feel secure.

This also has a helper handle. It's not essential, but it is kind of nice when you're carrying it around your kitchen.

Another really important factor is weight. This is really the sweet spot. It's two pounds, 12 ounces.

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The composition of these pans is pretty similar. Both are fully clad stainless steel and that means that they're gonna be quick to heat up they're gonna be reactive to temperature changes but the stainless steel that you're cooking on is not reactive. So they're both really user-friendly.

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So what makes a good saucier? This has a pretty broad cooking surface. Some of the models we tested were smaller and when you're stirring, you feel kind of cramped. And if the cooking surface is too big that means all your food is spread out into a thin layer. It's a little harder to control, more likely to burn.

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This is our favorite sauce pan from All-Clad and this is our favorite saucier from Le Creuset.

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Le Creuset nonstick pan

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this is a liquid xenon stick which is extraordinarily expensive

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Le Creuset triple clad stainless pan

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this is an excellent pan we bought this one when I was shooting a Food Lab video series

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whereas if you get electrodes a that's like 200 bucks or more maybe maybe even 250 bucks

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Le Creuset cast iron pot (soup pot)

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I have used this one I don't know countless time this a 32 CM like a Soup pot this is an older one so this was really cheaper well when I say cheaper like Rosé temps okay than this one because it's not as modern however it's still absolutely perfect no rusting on the rims no chipping

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if you look at this one that the children have bashed around it has chips on the nothing and I use this so much more than any other cast iron lros I have

Le Creuset cast iron pot

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this is because the boys use this for porridge okay this is like their porridge pan

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now this is the biggest lros this is mainly used for like roasting turkeys but I use it for my Nigerian gelof rice so this is nearly 13.9 l so it will cook a whole cooler of partty rice which is amazing so if I wanted to cook for a party this was it

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but the interior enl is fine this is because the boys use this for porridge okay this is like their porridge pan

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Owned 6 years

now look I have used this pot since 2018 look how it looks yes I don't use this as often cuz it's occasional you don't cook a big pot every day but I've used it about 10 times or more it still looks good

I love that it's cast iron it's enameled and it it doesn't there's no rust like the rims are completely intact after 7 years guys so that is why

look at this one I bought on from a charity shop the rims are still intact the lid as well still pristine like literally it just shows it's old but otherwise it's perfect no chips at all so obviously this person looked after it so well

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I got Le CR and I was like oh this is nice and I think I joined the cult okay I joined the L cult yes I did I need a everyday pot so I got this

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this is like my my worst one leg Ros cuz as you can see it has chips on the edges

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so if you are getting cast iron pants or you do please like don't use metal like if you use metal in them you will scratch them you will damage them my children have damaged this one and that is one of the things you do to your en interior

however the leads of this one has cracked like it was the black one so you can replace the leads

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but just to know this older leads will crack so they're not as they don't have the warranty as the enameled the cast ion itself

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so you can replace the leads um these are the mod modern leads they do now but they are expensive the there's a gold rim and the silver ones and they are quite pricey

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however it gets too hot to handle so these silicone handles are quite good

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and this was a good buy because the interior looks absolutely pristine this is probably about 40 years old

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so I got it and it felt different the interior was I like okay

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I also love using this handles because the pots can be hot they they transfer heat very well which is good one of the selling points is the even heat distribution

Le Creuset tagine

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but it works really well you cooked directly over the stovetop

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I'm gonna keep this tagine just because I like collecting unique cookware and we actually even ate from this last night

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Le Creuset roasting pan

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but this one is still as good as when I got it so and you can still cook with this it's just that it hasn't got a lid

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and then the other one I would recommend you don't need you can get cheap roasting pans and those cheap ones are not bad

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now this is a roasting pan I think it's a potato pan I don't use it too often but I use it for like serving this is a modern modernish one because the handles tell me it's a wider handle it's easier to put my fingers through whereas like look at this one I can't even put more than two fingers through and this one same…

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Le Creuset wide pan

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I would say if you could afford to get a third one this one I would recommend because I have a different pan I used to use but these this wide ones are really nice

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They Don't splash as much as you think because they're shallow but they're wide and they can actually take a good volume about 3 l isn't it

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Le Creuset cast iron pot (cream interior)

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forget the cream ones they're fancy but they're not they're not easy to maintain

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Owned 7 years

these ones n n don't use high heat just use normal medium heat okay not high heat because you will damage it

I've obviously cleaned it but we had to give this good scrubbing and all that to ensure we could Salvage it so um I've decided not to even let them touch it again because we've had this thing for so many years seven years and I'm thinking they're old enough to use it but obviously not

Le Creuset Signature Braiser

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this light sand interior of the pan is going to make it easy to see the dness of the bacon

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the base of the pan is large enough to easily accommodate both pieces of chicken

the nice heavy lid creates a beautiful seal during the Browning process

look at the great color we're able to get from that pan

we got great color on the mushrooms

the Dome lid means there's extra space for all the ingredients we have in there and also room for air to circulate during the brazing process

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the large loop handles are easy to grab even with pop holders

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the Dome lid is perfect for those dishes that require extra Headroom or to prevent splattering during this Browning process

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Le Creuset Signature Dutch oven

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Once it’s preheated, it heats evenly and maintains a consistent temperature.

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It also has a light interior that makes it easy to monitor your food.

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I've owned this Le Creuset Signature Dutch oven for over 8 years and have cooked dozens of meals in it.

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Le Creuset griddle pan

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and you can season coated cast iron so don't say oh it's it's um enameled interior you can still season it I have seasoned it and that's why it's shiny

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I I don't wash it all the time like inside we just rinse it we don't use soap all the time that's why it's still shiny

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Now The Griddle pan has been this we use also every week as you can see it's but it's not that bad um we use this for the children's wraps to grill all sorts it's very handy

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Le Creuset cookware

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and I was like how much is this pot and she says um like about2 200 and something pound and I'm like that is so wasteful

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