Moisture Retention

4 people cite moisture retention across 13 products: 26 in favour, 9 against.

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Le Creuset vs Staub Dutch Ovens: What 11 People Actually Say

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Who cites moisture retention as a reason to buy?

2:01 supports speaking on Cook Culture

and just so we're super clear this by far is my favorite pan I love this pan it works beautifully

performance about Matfer Tested it Lodge Carbon Steel VS Matfer & OXO - In depth review

Cites browning visibility, flavour impact, heat retention, moisture retention, shape and form

okay so I'd say we're getting to a point here that uh we're looking good so the map for has really browned more evenly all the way across the results are what I'd like to see

so the muffler are spectacular buttery you know I just put in a little bit of salt we've got that caramelized texture to the outside and they're just just the right amount of of texture of fleshiness hard fleshiness I guess to the inside of the onion it's awesome um really really happy

this is such a splayed little guy in the uh in the matte fur there could be more condensed energy around the pan you'd think that would overcook it but still really moist

the lodge don't have any caramelization where the Matt fur is really tasty yeah really really tasty so there's a big taste difference between the matte fur and the lodge which is really surprising

if the mount fur had held its heat it was really hot when I put it into the water

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In my controlled experiments, Staub had the best heat retention score of all brands

performance about Staub dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites heat retention, moisture retention

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the flat lid and self-basting dimples resulted in excellent moisture distribution

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The grill pan lid retained the most liquid of all nine Dutch ovens I tested

performance about Misen 7qt Dutch oven with grill pan lid Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites moisture retention

the ridges on the grill pan lid collect and redistribute moisture evenly over the pot

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Staub had the best heat retention and did an excellent job redistributing moisture thanks to its flat lid and large self-basting dimples.

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

Cites heat retention, moisture retention

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they are what they are they are carbon steel a decent weight they are lodges traditional kind of candy coating uh vegetable based non-stick which works adequately fine to start with

performance about Lodge carbon steel pan Tested it Lodge Carbon Steel VS Matfer & OXO - In depth review

Cites even heating, heat control, moisture retention, non-stick surface, seasoning durability

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so as I would expect with a lodge Pan the non-stick ability right out of the gate is awesome

they're actually moisture than the Oxo one moist moisture moisture um yeah I prefer them over the office

like I said the lodge is cooked just fine of course it's adequately cooked it's not overcooked it's not burnt um wonderful texture they're well done it's really nicely cooked food

this is a bit soggy compared to link the lodge has the outside more uh crunchy this is interesting

this is cooking nice and evenly nice and brown

you know fairly good stick release with very little oil um for a you know non-fatty food so you know the launch is doing its job really really well

it's working totally fine you know right now it's working better than the uh the mapper for its release you know now now things are working just fine with the Snapper everything's come off properly fine um one more time that's really worked out quite well too

like I was saying a little bit less heat in the map for maybe but the large and the Oxo in this experiment are both doing very well so there's nice even consistency across the board here

so I really like this pen it's actually worked out really well

um the pre-seasoning from the factory Works actually I like this better on a carbon steel pan than I do on their cast iron pan I find that it's even maybe more textured or sorry like a more smooth like more micro textured um it worked really really well so I would give it high marks

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

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performance about Staub dutch oven Tested it cites heat control, heat retention, lid, moisture retention
performance about Le Creuset dutch oven Tested it cites heat control, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

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

However, my testing shows that Staub retains moisture better, and its self-basting lid distributes liquid more evenly over the pot.

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stobe's lid knobs are made out of steel with nickel or brass exterior they are oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and get extremely hot whether you're cooking on the stove or in the oven

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

Cites heat resistance, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

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stove Lids have small bumps that capture evaporated liquid and drip it evenly across the center of the pot luxurusa lids are smooth

not only did the stove lid distribute the water droplets more evenly but the lid also captured significantly more water

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

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

but there's a lot to like about stove dutch ovens too they're thicker and heavier which allows them to retain heat and moisture better

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perfectly cooked okay everything is juicy in the middle there's no hard crusty bits even the smaller pieces here haven't been overcooked so now perfectly cooked in the stargazer absolutely amazing

performance about Stargazer cast iron skillet Tested it Field cast iron skillet vs Stargazer - How do I choose?

Cites even heating, moisture retention, searing and crust

so in the first test onions to onions you know thoroughly cooked through good hot heat um you know really brown these onions up nicely there's lots of flavor developed really caramelize the brought out tons of the flavor of the onion still super juicy in the middle it's really held onto that moisture everything is in…

i found that the results in which i got out of the two pans were very similar i i the end cooking was was impossible to tell the difference

but what i found is that pretty much everything else that i was doing i was leaning towards a stargazer i was finding that the evenness of the heavier weight gave me even a more consistent finish and it slowed the process down even more so i could you know steam the lid on bring the heat way down and just let things…

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So should you buy a Staub Dutch oven? Is it worth the high price? In my opinion, yes. As my testing proved, its thick walls and tight fitting lid retains heat better than the competition, and its self-basting lid distributes moisture back over the pot much more evenly than a domed lid with no bumps.

recommendation about Staub dutch oven Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

Cites heat retention, moisture retention

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One of my favorite features is their flat lid. Since the lid isn’t sloped like most Dutch ovens, you can place ice on top without it sliding off. When the hot steam from inside the pot makes contact with the cold surface of the lid, it quickly condenses back into liquid, dripping back into the pot. This design ensures…

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

Cites build quality, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

Staub Dutch ovens are thicker and heavier than most. The 5.5-quart Dutch oven has 4 mm walls and weighs 12.8 pounds. For comparison, the Le Creuset 5.5-quart Dutch oven has 3.6 mm walls and weighs 11.5 pounds. The added thickness and weight allow these pots to retain heat exceptionally well.

I brought 32 ounces of water to a boil then removed the pot from the heat and let it cool on the counter. After ten minutes, the water was 136°F. And after 20 minutes, the water was 111°F. I repeated this test with Tramontina, Lodge, Le Creuset, and Great Jones Dutch ovens and, as you can see, Staub retains heat…

When I lifted the lids, the paper towel under the Staub lid was dotted with water droplets, evenly spread out. The paper towel under the Le Creuset lid had fewer droplets, and they weren't as evenly distributed. This simple test proved that the small dimples on the Staub lid do, in fact, work.

When I finally lifted the lid and measured the remaining water, Staub retained almost the full 32 ounces. I ran the same test with Lodge, Tramontina, Le Creuset, and Great Jones and Staub outperformed them all.

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In my controlled experiments, Made In had the second-best heat retention, the second-best moisture retention, and the lowest knob temperature, and it didn't chip from my durability test.

performance about Made In dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites heat retention, moisture retention

On top of that, it performs excellently in real-world testing.

in the $200 to $300 price range, Made In has a more functional knob and performed better in my tests

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

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

Cites moisture retention, coating, handle, lid

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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 about Le Creuset dutch oven 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

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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

performance about Le Creuset cast iron Dutch oven Owns it Is A Le Creuset Worth Buying? My Quick & Honest Review...

Cites flavour impact, heat conduction, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

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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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Made In performed well across the board. It has the widest cooking surface, the widest and coolest knob, and it came in second for both heat and moisture retention.

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

Cites heat retention, lid, moisture retention, size and capacity

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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 about Le Creuset dutch oven 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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Many brands, like Made In and Staub, have tiny bumps that capture evaporating liquid and evenly redistribute it back into the pot. Based on my tests, this feature actually does work. The lid with the self-basting dimples collected and distributed moisture more evenly than the lid without any texture.

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performance about Staub dutch oven Tested it cites build quality, durability, moisture retention
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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.

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Staub did a much better job of evenly redistributing moisture thanks to its flat lid and dimples.

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

Cites lid, moisture retention

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so the field no difference could be the same pan

performance about Field cast iron skillet Tested it Field cast iron skillet vs Stargazer - How do I choose?

Cites moisture retention, searing and crust

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the lid locked in moisture better than most

performance about Le Creuset dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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You want a lid with a wide top and a long stem. The larger top makes it easier to grip and tilt the lid, even when wearing an oven mitt. And the longer stem allows you to grip the knob without your knuckles touching the hot lid.

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Cites handle, lid, moisture retention

You want a heavy lid with a tight seal to lock in moisture, but there are a few other features to consider. On top, it's nice to have a grove to rest a spoon without it sliding off. Even better is a flat lid with raised edges. With this design, you can rest utensils and put ice on top while you cook. When the hot…

Look for handles that stick out at least 1.25 inches with an opening of .75 inches. Ideally, they will stick out 1.5 inches with an opening over one inch.

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if you're cooking a meal that benefits from continuous stealth basting like a roasted chicken then yes

use-case fit about Staub dutch oven Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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the heavy lid was the third best at locking in moisture

performance about Tramontina 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites moisture retention

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The main benefit you get with 360 Cookware is their "vapor cooking" technology. Essentially, their lid is designed to seal tightly and lock in moisture so you can cook food in its natural juices with little to no added fat.

performance about 360 Cookware stainless steel cookware Tested it I Tested the World's Most Expensive Cookware (Which Brands Are Worth It?)

Cites lid, moisture retention

Who cites moisture retention as a reason against?

Moisture Retention given as a reason not to buy. Where both lists are long, moisture retention is a trade-off rather than a feature.

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This Dutch oven performs fine in cooking tests but poorly in my controlled experiments.

performance about Caraway 6.5qt Dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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

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

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It had the worst heat retention score

performance about Tramontina 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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the ridges under the lid that are supposed to redistribute moisture evenly over the pot don't really do anything

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To push the limits, I cooked another egg in a completely dry pan without any oil or butter. This time, it stuck, but not so bad that it ruined the egg.

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Cites lid (against), moisture retention (against), non-stick surface (against)

They designed the lid so the spatula that comes with the pan can slide underneath while it's resting on the handle, but the space allows steam to escape. Even when you remove the spatula and twist the lid, steam escapes.

There's no way to fully seal the lid and direct the steam elsewhere.

Is it as slick as a traditional non-stick pan? No.

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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 about Le Creuset dutch oven 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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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 about Le Creuset dutch oven Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites moisture retention (against)

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Okay so the Oxo looks uh drier and it tastes a bit drier too so um not as much moisture in them

performance about OXO Tested it Lodge Carbon Steel VS Matfer & OXO - In depth review

Cites heat conduction (against), heat retention (against), moisture retention (against)

so the Oxo has has cooked them too much that could be the thinness of the pan it's just allowed too much heat to come through and just kind of overcook them they're not overcooked they just are a little drier than the the lodge

where I think the Oxo just doesn't really meet these two these two the lodge and the mat for are really really great and the Oxo is just a little overcooked

what I did find is that the Oxo had cooled faster and had had more stickiness stuck onto it not a big deal easy to clean um but it definitely cool faster

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

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

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

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And finally, despite having self-basting dimples on the inside of the lid, moisture still collects around the edges and doesn't drip back over the pot evenly.

performance about Made In dutch oven Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites moisture retention (against)

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However, my testing shows that Staub retains moisture better, and its self-basting lid distributes liquid more evenly over the pot.

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Cites lid (against), moisture retention (against)