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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The Lodge is completely enameled. Unless you scratch off the enamel, it will not rust. I love my Lodge Dutch Ovens, I have 3 now.
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Enamel-coated cast iron has it uses, as does regular cast iron. Enameled cast iron is great, particularly with Dutch or French ovens when slow cooking is desired. The enamel coating is not as reactive as plain cast iron allowing for slow basting of reactive ingredients such as tomato sauce (acidic). Tomato sauce cooked for an extended time in a plain cast iron pot will react with the cast iron and also has the potential of stripping off the very carefully cultivated seasoning on your pan. 'Naked' cast iron is great for searing and cooking meat because you can safely turn up the heat under your plain cast iron (something you should never do with enameled cast iron). Enameled cast iron should not be used with burners over the medium setting, limiting their usefulness in searing meat. I have both types and use them for different types of cooking. For a grill pan such as this one...my preference is this pre-seasoned Lodge pan and NOT an enameled version of the same.
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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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I did I bought 2 off amazon. Both lodge brand one has a pic of lodge cast iron with a pie in it. That has great recipes. There is also a cast iron or Dutch oven www that great recipies. I think it might be Dutch oven dudes. Or something close. But amazon had the best prices for cook where & books. You can also get great used books on here...
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Not in this case. This cookware is very flimsy. In fact one pot fell of the counter (OK I probably knocked it off the counter) and when I picked it up it was bent so now the lid does not fit. There is not one bit of cast iron in this. And as for enamel? I did not think enamel would fade this quickly and start coming off. I bet it is not enamel but I cannot say that for sure.
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I would *not* use this on Le Creuset enameled cast iron. For their enameled cast iron, Le Creuset recommends only soft scrubbers or brushes, and specifically not metallic scrubbers. http://www.lecreuset.com/care#ci-cleaningRecommendations for their stoneware can be found here: http://www.lecreuset.com/care#stnwr-cleaning
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage, Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com
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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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Le Creuset is a French company which is why I imagine they call it a French oven-why call it a Dutch oven when it is made in France? It is the same concept, the same thing. These are cast iron, very heavy and well made and will last for generations if well cared for, therefore, worth the money if you are a serious cook. Can be used on any cook surface, gas, electric, even induction, as well as in the oven. No so with some others. Your name is unusual.
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Also - How does calphanon compare to le creuset? That's what we have mostly but our skillets are old cast iron.
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I have both sizes of dutch ovens, and neither one has rusted or has any issues at all. The porcelain interior is very easy to clean. I use Bon Ami which works extremely well without scratching the surface. I do not put in the dishwasher.
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No it is not the same coating as the Le Creuset Dutch ovens. The dutch oven is a bit slicker coating. This is a a little rougher coating.
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Awwww, don't give up. I just googledcookware for ceramic stovetop and it came back with "All-Clad" and "Calphalon" are good bets since they are heavy, flat bottomed cookware. You're going to pay dearly for them, they are some of the highest priced cookware out there. Good luck with your cookware-search.
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I believe the enamel coating inside the pan prevents that from happening, but you should email Le Creuset and ask them about that for proper confirmation.
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Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice RedI love my lodge! I'm not going to bother with Le Creuset
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I am not an expert on different cookware materials. At this point I use mostly clay, or cast iron, and enameled cast iron. I like the kinds of materials that hold and distribute heat most consistently. I do know that clay has been used as cookware material for centuries (I think it may have been the first practical cookware ever used). I do not think there are any issues in regard to safety, toxicity, or nutrition. I just love the way clay "treats" food either in a cooker, on the stove or in the oven.