cast iron vs. crockpot: Can these Le Crueset pans replace a crockpot?
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a LC pot should not be left unattended, since you are cooking either on the stove or in oven (unless your oven has auto-shutoff); a crockpot will turn off automatically. otherwise, i think cooking process and results are pretty close.
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Yes but as with all crock pots do not fill more than 3/4 for best results. I used this crock pot to slow cook baby back bibs for a crowd recently. It's awesome!
757150
Absolutely. I cook everything that is cooked on the stove top in my Le Creuset. It's great but it is very heavy.
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Yes it is . The crock pot cooks much faster than a regular crock pot and it works great. I am on my second one.
914410
yes to both questions. the only downside is that it doesn't have a warming feature like my larger crockpot.
660896
This is helpful. I had wondered about the metal in non-stick pots and maybe that wouldn't be a problem. But my main soup pot is ceramic. Has anyone tried a metal immersion blender in those? or in a crock pot, which is also ceramic?
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No ,I just use a saucepan on the cook top. You need to keep checking the oats while they are simmering and keep stirring, so I do not think a crockpot is a good idea. You cannot just put it in a crockpot with lliquid and not check on it for a long time.Deb
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I don't recommend these for any type of use (stove or oven) as the set I got was very cheaply made and the finish started rusting out within a few months. For oven/broiler use, Le Creuset ceramic bakers are great (can withstand up to 500 degrees). I also love my All Clad lasagna pan. If you need pots that go from stove to oven, then Lodge brand or Le Creuset cast iron pots work well.
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A properly seasoned cast iron skillet won't stick. The Le Creuset looks very nice, but sticks pretty easily. Had I to do it over again, I'd go for cast iron.
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I own both an advanced 3.5 qt pot and three nouvelle skillets. Both have the hard annodized surface which is very nice and durable (even though they say you can use metal utensils I stick with wood, plasitc or silicone). The nouvelle has the multi-metal multi-layered bottoms which distrubute heat very evenly as well as are less likely to warp which was a big concern for me. The nouvelle pans also have the flush rivets for the handles which are a very nice feature as well. I would do the same as I did and buy the nouvelle skillets and go with the advanced for the pots. Hope this helps.
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Yes, it definitely is. I wondered too, then I was given a cuisinart cast iron version. The cuisinart brand is heavier (definitely not a good thing since all cast iron is heavy, but add food, and it's really heavy), food Tends to stick more, and the enamel is hopelessly stained. Also, the le creusetIs prettier. Definitely much much better.
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No teflon. I think this is the reason for the interest in going back to cast iron. First of all, iron traces is almost healthy and second of all, there is no "bad stuff" to peel off and be ingested with the food. I'm impressed with my Lodge cast iron products. When cared for as directed for seasoning and cleaning, they work almost as well as teflon for releasing food. And the pans get better with use. I do suggest that you do research the care and follow that protocol for best results.
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No teflon! I think this is the reason for the interest in going back to cast iron for so many cooks. Not only do they provide wonderful even heating, iron traces are not harmeful, so there is no "bad stuff" to peel off and be ingested with the food. I'm impressed with my Lodge cast iron products. When cared for as directed for seasoning and cleaning, they work almost as well as teflon for releasing food. And the pans get better with use and consistent seasoning. I do suggest that you do research the care and follow that protocol for best results.
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Go to Google and type in exactly what you want and you may find it there through a link. I never use my crock pot so if you can't find one I may sell you mine.
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I wouldn't trade any of my Le Creuset Dutch ovens. For me it's worth every penny! I don't own other enameled cast iron ovens so it's hard for me to make a comparison.
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this set has no teflon... I own these items. All the cast iron item from Le Creuset are not teflon... the steel fry pans that state non-stick might be teflon.
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I really don't know...haven't used it..if I had to guess I would say yes..sorry I couldn't be of more help..the crock pot is fantastic..love it.....:)