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3 people cite moisture retention across 11 products — 22 in favour, 7 against.

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

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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

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the ridges on the grill pan lid collect and redistribute moisture evenly over the pot
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While this is a significant investment, both brands perform exceptionally well and can last for decades.

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Cites heat control, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

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

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Cites heat resistance, heat retention, lid, moisture retention

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

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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.

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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…

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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.

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

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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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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Cites build quality, durability, moisture retention

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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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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so the field no difference could be the same pan

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Cites 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
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the lid locked in moisture better than most

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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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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

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the heavy lid was the third best at locking in moisture

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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.

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

It had the second-worst heat retention and the worst moisture retention
It had the second-worst heat retention and the worst moisture retention
despite the flat lid and self-basting dimples, evaporation runs to the edges and doesn't drip over the middle of the pot
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It had the worst heat retention score

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

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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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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