cookware

[threeplusfire]

I really need a dutch oven for all kinds of things. But what size? I'm leaning towards the 6 quart as a reasonable size for a two person household. But do I need more than one? Decisions, decisions.

Comments

[alainn-sorcha.livejournal.com]

"Customers buy this item with Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel 2-Inch Replacement Knob by Le Creuset."

Does this mean that people buy one brand, and then replace the knob with that of another brand? Because that's hilarious.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

It is totally true - you buy that knob and slap it on there and no one would know you didn't drop $500 on your pots! It's like sewing little alligators on all your polo shirts.

[fiatincantatum.livejournal.com]

Heh, people buy it because on a lot of these, the original knob only goes up to a certain temperature, meaning you can't use the lid in the oven. The steel one is good for as much heat as the pot can take :)

[alainn-sorcha.livejournal.com]

That's less funny, but it makes more sense.

[fiatincantatum.livejournal.com]

Truth!

[mielikki.livejournal.com]

There's also this guy, though it doesn't say what the capacity is, dammit.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40131725

[bodlon.livejournal.com]

I have nothing useful to contribute because I've been side-lined by the words "dutch oven" and "knob."

It terrifies me that I'm paid to supervise people.

[imaginarycircus.livejournal.com]

6 quart is a good size. I have an eight quart All Clad stock pot that can go in the oven, except it's almost too big for that. I have a six quart Le Creuset dutch oven and a three quart. I never use the three quart. Partly because our last apartment had a ceramic stove top and we couldn't use those pots there.

[lillian13.livejournal.com]

I have a great one that I picked up at Academy Sports. Cast iron, works like a dream. Also very cheap.

[cjwriter.livejournal.com]

My husband got me one from HEB for Christmas. It's 5.2 quart, I think, cast iron and I love it.