Do you find you use both sizes? Are you finding the 6 quart one big enough or do you wish for 8qt.?
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I use the larger 6.0 L for roasts and larger cuts of meat including baby back ribs. I use the smaller one for mashed potatoes, vegetables and to make hard boiled eggs. The smaller one will hold 11 eggs comfortably. I'm getting to the point where I would love the 8.5 L size and I might ask for it for Christmas!
635388
For everything we have made so far, the 6 qt has been big enough for. This includes making stock (about 8 cups), potroast, and many other delicious recipes.
635389
For everything we have made so far, the 6 qt has been big enough for. This includes making stock (about 8 cups), pot roast, and many other delicious recipes.
635390
i use both sizes, and so far the 6 qt is big enough, though occasionally i wish for just a bit bigger.
635391
For the two of us, the 6 qt. size is fine. I use the pressure pan less -- at 2 1/2 qt, it's just a little small.
171055
We do not have an 8 qt pot, ours' is a 20 qt; so I'm sorry I can not answer the question.
2253884
Hi Nicole, if you have 6 qt bowl, the 7 qt bowl will fit too. I have the same and use the same...
267378
No, in fact I would think the 7 qt would be perfect. Think of it this way: you can always make a lesser amount of food in a larger pot. If you don't have a larger pot, it would be really difficult to make enough for leftovers, guests, a whole chicken, etc, etc. I wouldn't trade my 8 qt for anything, and we've been empty nesters for 6 years now. I make everything in it.
2007909
Unless storage space is an issue, I would go with the 8 quart. The extra space is always handy when cooking for larger crowds - and the large basket can be used to steam crab legs, etc.
2182121
The 6qt is a good size and it does feed a family of 4. I have one and I always have left over after everybody finished eating their food.
2208988
The cooking pans in the 9 quart have a diameter of nine inches. You could add one decent sized ear in the center of the pan but that won't leave much room on either side. I don't know if the pans in the six quart are the same size. I think your best bet if you want more than a two or three ears would be to cut them in half or thirds.
1784723
I have a 6 quart. A 12 lb. turkey is too big I would suggest a 20 qt roaster.
1171905
I bought the 7 quart, there are many sizes. It holds a good size roast with carrots and potatoes etc. I really like it but would not get another one due to the fact of having to remember to use wooden or plastic utensils.
798497
I use it with a 6 qt pot, but remember that it has to be tall and not exceed the cook plate.
350697
No the 8qt won't fit inside the 12qt because they are the same size in diameter. The 12qt pot is taller than the 8qt. Sorry but not a space saver for you...
2208989
I have the 9 quart and can stand up about a dozen ears without packing them too tight by removing all but the bottom pan. I guess the 6 quart would work, but you'd have to chop the ears in half or thirds first.
941005
I really depends on what you are cooking, or for how many, or do you freeze leftovers. I think the 6 quart isi the best for all three. I think this cuisinart size is best because of the options that it gives you. You can cook for one or a party.
2208987
The 6 quart should be enough. Since it is modular design, you can actually put the rings without the pans in the middle. It can hold food much larger than corns alone.
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you are right Margaret, amazon had the specs switched. the 6 qt. is the standard oven and the 8 qt. is the deep model, as indicated by the D in the middle of the model number. that is a great price on the deep one.
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Mine was called 6.5 qt and measures 6.5 qt capacity. I think there has been an item listing for one that describes an 8 qt. I don't know if this is a different French oven or a mistake in the listing
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I do not own the 8qt model and never used one; but, I do own the 7 qt model and I'm very happy with its performance. My previous model was a 5qt commercial and i still use them, but for a smaller batch of work. I bought the 7qt model because it was the ideal size for my work, not too big and not too small.