Le Creuset dutch oven recipes: Do you have trouble finding recipes that intend to use enameled cookware?
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There is a great cookbook out for Dutch ovens called Glorious One-Pot Meals by Elizabeth Yarnell. Over 200 pages, soft cover book. No pictures, but the book is very well put together and some great recipes, all seperated by category. Seafood, vegan, chicken, vegetables, etc. If your looking for recipe ideas, check this book out :P
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My experience is that they were only useful for mildly warm handles. Definitely not oven safe! I ended up purchasing some Le Creuset brand that are far superior but not oven safe either.
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I am not sure which products you are comparing... But I do love the Lodge Dutch Ovens. I own 3 different sizes, and each costs $50-$60.Le Creuset is made in France, and retails between $250 and $400 per "French" Oven. Lodge is made in America, and is great for slow cooking, Braising, cheaper cuts of meat. Pork Shoulder (called Pork Butt in the Grocery Store) with Carrots, Celery, and Onions, with a cup or 2 of water, will be so delicious when cooked for 3 hours at 350F. You should try it. If you have never used a Dutch Oven, it is amazing the flavor that you can get.
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I never liked enamel coated cookware. Because they chip at the edges, and starts rusting. --- TDD
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I love using these enamelware pans in the oven but not on the stove top. The bottoms are too thin which of course, is an advantage in the oven but not on top of the burners. Use mine for stew and baked beans, scalloped potatoes, etc and then pop on the lid and store the leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Did you ever get a definitive answer? We're considering this oven, but don't want any Teflon like coatings. Thank you.
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It will work, but I would not place this in an enameled dutch oven, just for the simple reason of the danger of chipping the enamel! I only use bamboo utensils in my enameled oven and never a trivet, if I need a trivet I will use a regular Iron dutch oven....no enamel.
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The edge is not enameled. I have 4 Le Creuset enamel cast iron Dutch ovens that I use weekly. I purchased my first one about 10 years ago. I have never had any trouble with rust. I don't put them in the dishwasher; I handwash and let them air dry. I have occasionally left them filled with soapy water for 24 hrs or so...not because they needed to soak that long but because I was lazy...and they never formed rust. They were not fully submersed in water, just filled with water. I don't recommend doing this, but I would think if rust was going to form, it would have in such instances.
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Yes it is enamel and mine does stick and burn if you are not careful. Use lower heat and keep stirring.
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NO - You do NOT have to season ENAMELED Cast Iron. You should use a little cooking oils to cook with though.
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Depends what you're looking for whether a campfire Dutch oven or one for stove top and or oven. Generally, the heavier it is, the more stable it is with regards to holding/dispersing heat. I have a campfire version, the enameled one, and another 8 qt with a dome lid. All are Lodge. There are others out there, although I'm not familiar with them. I have an older cast iron skillet that is not a Lodge, and it is fine. I also have a cast iron loaf pan in which I have made breads and meatloaf. I also recently purchased a 12 inch Lodge cast iron skillet, and got a stove top griddle and ribbed square pan as gifts; all are Lodge. Keep your un-enameled cast iron well seasoned. Even if pre-seasoned, I still season them myself.
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The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect. I use my pot everyday for just about everything except frying eggs. I love it. :) The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect.... » Read More The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect. I use my pot everyday for just about everything except frying eggs. I love it. :) « Show Less
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I have had the Le Creuset Enameled pan for over a year and I use it all the time. I clean it by using Bar Keeps Friend and a Mr Clean eraser. That combination seems to really work for me. I use my pan at least one a week.
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According to Lodge web site enameled dutch oven can handle oven temperatures of 500 degrees. So I do believe the L8D0L3 can handle 500 degrees also. You can always contact Lodge customer service and ask them to be sure.
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Hi. They look to be cast iron, not enamel. As my review indicates, we have had some trouble with this, particularly with technical support. The burners don't always light and stay lit. The oven is great but the fan can stay on forever after cooking at high temps. Sometimes I have to flip the breaker to turn it off. On the plus side, it looks great and is easy to clean.
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I love the white enamelware. It's a personal reason, though. My grandma had the white enamelware, so it brings back good memories, plus it goes with everything! Hope this helps.
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Hi I use a black speckled enamel pot used by other solar ovens and it wors well. Am going to try cast iron. Think it will take a while longer to reach max heat.