My grandmother bought a Le Creuset cast iron casserole pot (or Dutch oven as Americans call it) waaaaaaay back in 1971. My grandad was absolutely outraged at the price of it. About £350 in today’s money. Fast forward to since when I was born, I have so many fond memories of helping my grandma cook, she uses it all the time. Now look at today in 2020 and she still has it. She uses it 5/6+ times a week for casseroles, sauces, baking, whatever really. That’s 49 years of use and it’s still going, probably better than ever I’d say. Even to this day I still create great memories with her every time I go visit. She simply cannot let me leave without making me a Sausage Casserole to take back to University when I leave. She often jokes about how when she’s gone she wants me to have it. An honour I am completely bestowed to have. 49 years and still there, that works out to be under 2pence per day she uses it for cooking. And the food she creates is absolutely priceless.

@Emilygregoire9

2 жыл бұрын

This comment makes my want for a Le Creuset valid. Our family makes everything from scratch so I spend a lot of time in the kitchen but I haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Definitely putting this at the top of my wish list.

@yogeshshidhaye7332

11 ай бұрын

yes the love that gets transmitted from these memories is priceless

@cowgirl1012009

8 ай бұрын

We’ll it comes out to about $9 roughly for each year😂 so that’s pretty good!!

@rxonmymind8362

4 ай бұрын

You left grandpa out. No memories there huh?😂

I have had a green Le Creuset Dutch oven in enamelled cast iron for 52 years. I took very much care of it and it still looks as new as when I bought it. My mother used to say that good quality may cost more at the purchase but turns out to be cheap in the long run.

@troyheffernan1261

7 ай бұрын

Have you had any enamel come loose over the years or pop off?

@GorgieClarissa

5 ай бұрын

@@troyheffernan1261 I'd like to know this as well!

I have a Staub 7 qt dutch oven that is about 15 years old, and a La Creuset that is nearly 20. Both are excellent tools that will give a lifetime of sevice. The LC is slightly less heavy than the Staub, but the extra weight translates to better temp regulation meaning it's easier to burn food in the LC. The lid of the Staub is a tighter fit than the LC, so you have better moisture retention (I'm surprised this didn't make the Staub the winner in this test), and the plastic lid handle of the LC had to be replaced a few years ago. The LC is a great tool and I get the point about the light interior, but the Staub is clearly better made and better designed IMO. I have only one small chip in the LC in 20 years, so I'm not saying the LC is not a well-made. It will last you the rest of your life given proper care. It's simply seconf best next to the Staub.

@georgetsagaris4470

6 ай бұрын

I have both and agree that the staub does better on some recipes because of its lid.

I bought a bunch of Le CREUSET at their outlet store. They are usually 60% or more less for minor cosmetic flaws. Cooks as good as the first line pots and lasts as long. The finish on Le CREUSET is baked on and thicker than the cheaper pots. Buy once, cry once, lasts a lifetime.

@Sean-ce1hu

4 жыл бұрын

I apply the same ethos when buying sex dolls.

@alexbooth1725

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm going to the closest one as soon as the quarantine ends!

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

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@AlbertShiue314

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sean-ce1hu buy once, cry every time you use it

@Thommadura

3 ай бұрын

i bought the ATK Best Buy - the Tramontina 7 qt- three of them - I replaced the Plastic Knobs on the lid with a metal ones for $1- and After 30 years they are still like new - I do have one big scratch in a lid that I dropped but it is on the outside and causes no problems otherwise - I used the money I saved to put my 8 kids through college - which was an even better investment - and my Tramontina pots can still be bought for around $50 once a year at Sam's Club

🙏 Loving these thorough tests ! Quick mention : knob on the Le Creuset is made out of composite, so not metal. That thing still withstands temperatures up to 500°F, but in case you want to cook at higher temperatures, that could be a problem.

@crewsd

6 жыл бұрын

You can buy a metal handle to replace the plastic one.

@AmericasTestKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoyed it! Let us know if you'd be interested in collaborating on a video sometime. :) Feel free to email us at socialmedia@americastestkitchen.com.

@kiram2610

6 жыл бұрын

Alex in the wild!!!

@leotrost904

6 жыл бұрын

That moment when one of my favorite cooking KZreadrs comments on another one of my favorite cooking KZreadr's videos.

@jayyyzeee6409

6 жыл бұрын

This is why I replaced mine with a metal knob which is also made by Le Creuset. I wish they would just sell it with the metal knobs. P.S. Alex, I'm a big fan of your channel!! Your work with Ramen is life-changing!

I have the Le Creuset and I love it. One thing I would add about light-colored enamel interiors is that it helps you to see when the surface is clean. Dark surfaces make it harder to see areas that aren't clean.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894

9 ай бұрын

I've found that the best value is usually to buy quality items, used. Since they last a long time, the only difference is the vastly lower price.

@kellykern4771

7 ай бұрын

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894great idea

This video encouraged me to buy my first Dutch oven. How have I lived without one up until now? Since I live alone, I bought an adorable one quart le crueset. I absolutely love it and bake all sorts of dishes in it. In fact, I love it so much, it stays out on my counter. ❤️

@a.humphries8678

3 жыл бұрын

They're so amazing and useful!! I'm considering a 2nd one, high end too, maybe. :)

@joeybleu66

2 жыл бұрын

one of my friends displays hers in her window.

@vickyburton2434

Жыл бұрын

Right! I have been cooking for 40 years and have lived without a Dutch Oven or Kitchen Aid mixer.🥺😳

I have a Staub and I love that thing. Le Creuset also looked great as well. My opinion, you can't go wrong with either one just invest in Quality!

Don't forget, sometimes the best place to find a good dutch oven or other piece of cast iron is your local thrift store!

@amiesparkle00

6 жыл бұрын

Khandnalie Descoware is great vintage enameled cast ironware

@2AKNOT

6 жыл бұрын

I have a Le Creuset outlet near me where I picked up a 13qt dutch oven for $200. :D

@YoshiIkagawa

6 жыл бұрын

I got a Le Creuset saucepan for $15 at a Goodwill. Saved me about $215.

@Tina06019

6 жыл бұрын

That is great! I shop thrift stores frequently. (It's the hunt!) I have never seen any Le Creuset in a thrift store; I think it is almost always handed down.

@avega2792

6 жыл бұрын

I've picked up Le Creuset and Descoware for cheap at flea markets. You just have to look real careful!

The first Dutch oven I have ever owned is a Staub 5 quart. It performs superbly especially when it comes to making a stock/soup. Years ago I was still using a regular stainless steel stock pot (not All-Clad), but when I discovered that Staub not only reduced the cooking time by half but also reduced losing of liquid volume tremendously, I have forgone the stainless. I also have no issue with the visibility level of its "black" interior, which is actually more of a dark grey, probably because the lighting in my kitchen is quite good. I was given a nice pressure cooker a while ago, but I prefer using Staub if I'm not in a rush as I think it delivers more flavor. The downside is it is very heavy that washing the pot could be a challenge. A month ago, I decided to buy a smaller one as I only need to cook for two on a daily basis. While Le Crueset has been gaining its marketing benefit, I eventually purchased a Le Crueset 4 quart. Somehow I have been disappointed. The pot is much lighter for sure as the wall is much thinner; the lid to pot weight ratio is also low (light lid) which ended up with steam escaping rapidly and drastically... there are times that I worried the stew would explode through the lid. That said, I'm happy with the sourdough bread result I just made hour ago. May give it a longer time to judge.

My grandmother has an antique Les Creuset she brought over from France in the 40s, she still uses it today. I bought one a couple years ago and ive never regretted the price. Its such a useful pot to have

@atomisum6445

6 ай бұрын

My son wants one for his 22 bday. I'm finding comments like yours to convince me to spend the crazy money for one. Lol

This Chick is awesome. I love her reviews. No B.S. just all the important facts.

@richardzaccone

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome... my heart goes out to you!

@seikibrian8641

4 жыл бұрын

@@IslandKate These *free* videos are short and to the point. If you want all the details, pony up and subscribe to ATK's Web site. You can search all the old recipes, taste tests, and product reviews, and you can watch old episodes of the TV show...20 year's worth.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

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@randomcomment1105

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarvelNo5 You really are a loser, huh?

@RealBigBadJohn

3 жыл бұрын

Her reviews are so detailed, I get dizzy watching them.

Who knew that it's going to be Le CREUSET from the start?

@asadb1990

6 жыл бұрын

CUISINED ofcourse but i think its mainly whichever company pays upfront for better review

@audpicc

6 жыл бұрын

LOL called it!

@SolixTanaka

6 жыл бұрын

Phantom Warrior Why would they need to pay for a better review? Le Creuset has been the top dog for nearly a century now for good reason: they objectively make the best Dutch ovens. Whether or not you personally find enough value in it's pricepoint is entirely on you, but Le Creuset has been tried, tested, and continues to offer the same premium quality in an age of cutting corners and abusing cheap labor to make a quick buck.

@jerzcnate

6 жыл бұрын

Have 3 Lodge 12" skillets & 2 Le Creuset Dutch Ovens why cause they simply the best on the market.

@Forevertrue

6 жыл бұрын

I did!

I never thought about the color issue with browning before they said it but that does make a lot of sense

@smenjare

6 жыл бұрын

darkironsides I cook and bake in my cast iron skillets... and it is a problem, i totally agree, but with some practice and a.good light source over you pot you can live with it

@darkironsides

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos Pimentel I do love my Lodge skillet and think it is the best way to cook steak in my kitchen

@Egavas0

4 жыл бұрын

@Bev Fo Have you done long cooking with acidic foods like simmering tomato sauces? how has they affected the taste?

@anthonyrosa5006

4 жыл бұрын

Actually it doesn't hold water. How many great home chefs used ordinary black cast iron dutch ovens to make fantastic dishes? If black was good enough then the black interiors from Staub should be as good or better in my opinion. I have had several white interior Dutch Ovens stain, craze and chip with their interiors. I've used Staub (12 qt) for at least 8 years and love it. I bought a second smaller one (4 qt) 3 years ago. Fantastic. Sometimes I look for Chinese knock off fry pans with the black enamel interiors like Staub because they are easy to deal with, soap and water clean up and they are cheap, under $30.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

If you are young, just starting out, invest in the best cooking pots etc. You only need to buy them once.

@mr7wi

5 жыл бұрын

The most expensive things i have ever bought were the cheapest - because they invariably break and I end up replacing them with what I should have bought in the first place.

@borp6912

5 жыл бұрын

What are some "buy them once" brands/products?

@seikibrian8641

4 жыл бұрын

@@borp6912 Even the best brands can have some misses, so it's best to research a specific product. Subscribing to America's Test Kitchen's Web site is really helpful, because you can look up all (currently) 19 years of articles and videos, which are often updated as new products come along. They also give a "Best Buy" for most items. Here are a few suggestions, though, to get you started. Note the "best" is often (but not always) also "most expensive." Enameled cast iron cookware: Le Creuset Plain cast iron cookware: Lodge Stainless steel pots and pans: All-Clad Food processors: Cuisinart (the traditional models, like the DFP-14, not the newer lines like the "Elite.") Stand mixers: KitchenAid Tools and gadgets: OXO Good Grips Knives: Victorinox

@cgirl111

4 жыл бұрын

@@seikibrian8641 My mom was married in 1952 and got a full set of Farberware pots and pans. The pans are long gone but those pots are immortal. They really don't make them like they used to.

@JoeKonieczny123

4 жыл бұрын

@@borp6912 For products, it's just anything cast iron. My dad uses a cast iron kettle on our wood stove that's been kicking around our family for nearly a century. I have a beautiful frying pan I've been using since I first moved out, and watching it improve over the years has been a joy. I also think a nicely seasoned wok goes right up there with EXCELLENT products. A nice rice cooker as well!

I have a set of le Cruset that we’re wedding presents, still using them 43 years later.

@JulieWallis1963

4 жыл бұрын

Eilis Smith I have 2 from the 80s (wedding gifts too) showing signs of ageing now sadly.

@frankoriginal5160

4 жыл бұрын

Regrettably the current models do not hold up as well, from my personal experience. I do have my grandmothers now. Which have held up for along time . Perfect for family gatherings and special events

@TheSteve157

4 жыл бұрын

I have a set also from 1984, 45 years ago. Still looking and working great

@mayblank9186

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarvelNo5 thats not even the real amazon site scammer

@shampoo7

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSteve157 I was born in 1982 and I'm 38 so your pans from 1984 are definitely not 45 years old!

Bought myself the big LeCreuset for X-mas last year and would never have anything else, just love it, more cooking with it has saved so much money it has easily paid for itself.

I just purchased the Le Creuset 7 qt dutch oven. I absolutely love it and highly recommend also purchasing the Le Creuset steamer basket. It's made of stainless and washes up nicely. My kids aren't overly excited with all the veggies I've been steaming but I think they'll get over it!

@VEV-cu6no

10 ай бұрын

Good mom

I bought my Cuisinart 7 qt dutch oven 5 years ago and it is perfect for me. It has held up over time and it works perfectly. I didn't want to spend 3x as much for my first dutch oven since I didn't know how often I would use it. Now I use it all the time and glad I didn't spend the extra money.

I Love my Staub! I got it as a present and thought, oh I'll use it occasionally..wrong! I use it constantly :) Amazing heat distribution. I have some other Le Cruset pans and they're great too.

Just bought fairly used le creuset for $20 on fb! I guess Thats a win for me!

@manspeej

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh win is an understatement, you got an amazing pot worth over $300 for only $20, that's the same as the relatively cheap 10" lodge skillet

I think I've had this Cuisinart 7 qt enameled dutch oven for around a decade at least, and it has served me just fine. I might replace the lid handle, the original has some cracks from high temps, but the lid and pot are just great. A present from my father.

Le Creuset is the best and worth every penny! I bought 2 lodges and I was so disappointed. They don't cook or clean like Le Creuset. I have purchased three different products from them and have never been disappointed. Don't waste your money on anything else.

I have a very old Wagner Ware dutch oven from my grandmother (and I'm a senior so it's really old!) I use it for baking bread, popcorn, soups, stews, everything. It's used all the time. Love it.

I’ve been using Le Creuset and it’s been great throughout the years . A boiled egg becomes an art once cooked in a Le Creuset !

@joeybleu66

2 жыл бұрын

i agree but cleaning the fry pan after using margarine to make scrambled eggs is a chore. i use butter now and it cleans up like it was teflon.

My son and DIL purchased a red Le Creuset Dutch Oven for me last year. I just love it and am still learning how to use it correctly. I appreciated this video of comparisons and I personally would not have purchased any other pot. It will be something that will be passed down after I am gone because this pot will last longer than my lifetime.

Bought my Le Creuset dutch ovens and baking pans in 1987, used them professionally as a caterer and personally later in my home. A bit stained inside, but no chips, and still going strong. Excellent investment. Found some wonderful vintage French Le Creuset here in France - a covered skillet and small dutch oven and saucepan at a garage sale 10 years ago (thinner walls, black inside) and LOVE LOVE LOVE them for everyday use. They were 15 euros for all three pieces!!

Agree with those who gave a shout out to lodge enameled Dutch oven. I use the 7 quart all the time and it works great. Only cost $80 at Target. I also have some Le Creuset pieces, but a similar Dutch oven is hundreds more even at their outlet stores. I agree investing in good cookware is the way to go, but not every piece justifies hundreds of dollars more.

I recently bought Staub and have been using Le Creuset but I have to tell I am a big fan of Staub now.

@mareenachealee8163

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.. I go for Staub

@jn6746

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer Staub too! You're supposed to heat up cast iron low and slow (and never go above medium heat), so burning the fond never happens. I really love the lid on my Staub because it keeps basting your food and how moist meat dishes turn out.

Get your Le Creuset at a factory outlet and save 50%. I have 64 pieces of the stuff, most from the outlet. I am 60 and have had some of my Le Creuset pots since I was 18 and they are still performing perfectly.

This was the educational video I needed. I just started looking for a Dutch oven and the ones that looked nice to me at first on Amazon generally got horrible reviews. All of the concerns and choices pointed out in this video make total sense to me.

I use a Loge cast iron dutch oven. The only thing I do with it is bake artisan breads. I usually use it upside down to bake in the lid with the base on too. Creates more area for the steam this way. I bought it on Amazon for under $25.00.

You can get a 6.5 qt Tramontina around Christmastime nearly every year from Costco, Sam's Club, and often Walmart for around $40. The Le Creuset is great if money is no object, but it's definitely a diminishing returns situation. If the Tramontina doesn't last your whole adult life, the second one will probably still outlive you, and you can buy 7 more for your friends!

@KenDanieli

6 жыл бұрын

We got the Tramontina for $40 from Walmart and it's great. I think it was recommended by ATK when we got it.

@acbc3543

5 жыл бұрын

Tramontina is a Brazilian brand . It’s got great quality . I was raised cooking with this brand .

@timspence3092

5 жыл бұрын

I can personally attest that the Tramontina is an excellent product at a great price.

@scottstewart6260

4 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Tramontina for over a year now, which came with a 4 qt and a 6 qt, for less than the 6.5 Lodge. I still love my Lodge cast iron but for enameled I went the Sams Club option

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

Came here looking for a cheap option for my first Dutch oven. But after seeing multiple comments about the le creuset lasting them or a family member for a half century of regular use, picking anything else is a hard choice. Would rather buy something that will last the rest of my life and be passed down to my future kids, than something that chips just in TESTING edit: all that being said ^ I ended up buying one from lodge lol. Decided I wanted to see how much I would actually use a Dutch oven before investing that much money in one. So far I’ve been enjoying it, baked some of the best bread I’ve ever had. And if I decide there’s a need to invest in a more expensive Dutch oven, I will likely go with a Staub.

This is a seriously good channel - useful, unbiased and not up themselves. Real people giving good advice to other real people to save them time, effort and money. Well done to all concerned.

I also buy my pots at thrift stores for literally pennies. I bought a Creuset pot for a dollar last year and it was spotless. Have also found some wonderful really old pots and pans built in the days when things were made to last.

@joeybleu66

2 жыл бұрын

somebody donated a le crueset wow that was a lucky deal.

If you are lucky enough to live by a Le Creuset outlet, go there. They are seconds but you’d be hard pressed to find the imperfection. I have 5 pots in various sizes and shapes ( including 2 braziers). Love, love, love them!

@AzNeo

6 жыл бұрын

lamenz- I am fortunate enough to live within driving distance of one and bought the ATK's winner at nearly 70% the normal retail price.

@24framedavinci39

6 жыл бұрын

Ha! Just looked it up because of your comment. There's one at the Cabazon outlet mall about 30 miles east of me. Might have to go there when this heat wave is over.

@jadedwolfe

6 жыл бұрын

I live near one and really there isnt that much of a discount to be honest

@chrisr.2410

6 жыл бұрын

Just went and they are having some summer clearance sale going on with 60% off the normal reduced outlet prices.

@allgone4615

5 жыл бұрын

spice tea Yes they are real. I’ve seen them there too. It’s hit and miss at Home Goods, TJ or TK Max (UK), Ross and Marshall’s. Usually a good find!

I own several Staub Cocottes and I love them all. Big sturdy lids that feel like a shield. If its good enough for Paul Bocuse, then its good enough for me. But. . . I would have no issues in owning a Le Creuset.

@Pslm91v14n15

2 жыл бұрын

I hope I chose well with Staub! Mine arrives tomorrow, I chose a 7qt because I want to bulk cook stews and such.

I mostly bake bread in my Lodge cast iron Dutch oven (no enamel). Rarely have I used it for anything else. Although they are professional cooks with professional opinions, I can tell you from experience that the Lodge is a steal. I have even used it on outdoor grills. The thing is a CHAMP.

I have a Lodge enameled Dutch Oven. Plus also a cast iron one that I hardly ever use. And the trick with Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven - keep the separator U's from the packaging. That way there's no enamel on enamel or metal when you store it.

I’ve had a Le Creuset for 30 years and I’m sure my great-grandchildren will be cooking with it. Having said that, I also have a Martha Stewart that I bought for 1/5th the cost and it works very well.

@bradley8apig461

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I too have a Martha Stewart and it is fantastic. No issues after several dozen heavy uses.

I have a Lodge cast iron I now only use for baking bread and a Lodge enamel coated I use for everything else. Both are excellent.

I just purchased one from Aldi for $25. It’s also a heavy pot and comes with a 3 year warranty! I’m very happy with it.

The Le Creuset outlets are where it's at. Just picked up a 6 3/4 qt dutch oven for $90, and signature enameled skillet for $50.

@nicatnyte

5 жыл бұрын

I was in one of their 'outlet' stores in NH and wasn't impressed with the pricing. I think outlets aren't really outlets anymore. Once upon a time there was good savings at them, now they seem to be treated as regular retail stores.

@jonathanmcsweeney1983

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicatnyte They have heavily discounted stock at different times of the year. Stores like Crate & Barrel and Williams Sonoma order specials colors of Le Cruset for different seasons and when the season is over they send the leftovers to the outlet. I got a dark green color 7.25quart for around $130 last year at the outlet. They said it was from Crate& Barrel. I stopped in at the right time. You are right though. Most of the store was stocked with barely discounted regular items. Outlets are pretty much a scam these days.

@shalaka11

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan McSweeney kmkklkk

@seikibrian8641

4 жыл бұрын

Spooky: I just commented about Le Creuset outlets, and then I got an e-mail about Le Creuset outlets offering a free gravy boat with any $200 or more purchase.

@tonyakelso276

4 жыл бұрын

Marshall’s and home goods are starting to get Le Creuset now

Phew! Just bought one (the Crock-Pot brand) and was relieved to see it's on the Recommended list.

I bought mine for 60 pounds at Tesco in London 5 years ago!! and still works wonderfully

I have the Lodge 6 quart enameled dutch oven in a lovely blue. I think it's wonderful! I would love to have a Le Creuset, but those are just not in my budget. It was very interesting to see how some of these pots behaved during testing.

I never cook but the way they test and give us the information is so appealing to me that I watch almost all their videos.

@lancebaker1374

6 жыл бұрын

@Miguel, very odd. Do you have anything else to occupy your time?

@W11STER11A

6 жыл бұрын

Lance Baker I like replying to assholes such as yourself.

@lockergr

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with watching cooking videos at all! Perhaps eventually you will start to desire to cook your own food and you will already have a good deal of background knowledge, which is great!

In the Netherlands nobody knows what a Dutch Oven is. In Dutch it is called a braadpan.

@gardeniainbloom812

4 жыл бұрын

And a dutchy is an aluminium Jamaican pan.

@marccram6584

3 жыл бұрын

When I was in Boy Scouts in Nevada in the early 80's every father had a cast-iron Dutch Oven. It was explained to me that the name came from Dutch settlers crossing the Oregon and Spanish trails heading west. The Dutch Oven was used to make a type of cowboy soufflé with eggs and cheese for breakfast and a peach cobbler for dessert at night.

@wvv3758

3 жыл бұрын

@@marccram6584 Sounds delicious! I will ask my Dutch partner (I wont call her my Dutch wife for obvious reasons, she is very modest and not used as a pillow) to make these ancient Dutch recipes in our Dutch oven. Thanks for the clarification.

@Heatheronskates

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment EVER!

@sparqqling

3 жыл бұрын

I only knew the Urban Dictionary definition: Dutch oven : Farting under the blanket then lifting it up trapping your significant other under the covers Rosemary wasn't expecting a dutch oven but she got one this morning.

I have that exact same Le Creuset but I haven't used it in years since I got my 1930s Griswold

I have the lodge cast iron enamel dutch oven 6qt and that thing rocks for 90 bucks.

We are about to experience retailers gearing up for holiday season in the next two months. For those interested in the Cuisinart pieces, they are obtainable for 40% less every year at Home Goods, Marshall's and TJMaxx. I started collecting them nine years ago and they've been flawless. I haven't experienced any chipping and I have each piece that they've made and each piece in a different color. Spiffy!

@gamesgeargadgets

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t be fooled. Le Creuset is available here as well. I picked up the 5.5qt (factory second, there was a slight scuff on the lid), for around $150. I believe that was at Marshalls.

@blahblah7083

6 жыл бұрын

Yep I have found le creuset at Marshall’s too. I am trying to build my red enameled collection.

@verlyndateague5618

5 жыл бұрын

OMG, thanks for this tip. I purchased a GREAT two handle skillet with lid in a coal gray last year as a gift, and didn't see the friend before she ended up moving away, so I ended up keeping it. I've been back to Home Goods to see if they had same color but different type of pot...nothing! Now I know I was too early and should start looking again now. Thank you!

@bl9531

5 жыл бұрын

I respect the fact that people buy a Creuset - it is an excellent product - however, I have a Cusinart that I bought for less than $100 and I am very happy with it. Amazing though to see the insulting comments - we are supposed to be comparing notes on cookware for gawd sake.

@rachray83

5 жыл бұрын

Wow good to know

Staub rules. Dark interior braises beautifully. Spikes on interior of lid which directs moisture back to the food. I can't imagine how or why it isn't featured in a more flattering light in your reviews. It is not difficult AT ALL to see how your meat is browning against the dark interior and it doesn't get gunky looking like le creuset.

@applejellypucci

5 жыл бұрын

THIS.

@roflstomps324

4 жыл бұрын

It's garbage compared to the Creuset. Fact. L2 pot review, Breh.

@jamesn9221

4 жыл бұрын

Rofl Stomps lol this nigga is delusional

@nano15j

4 жыл бұрын

Amen! From what I've noticed there seems to be a bias in America towards LC. In Europe u have the feeling Staub is considered to be the best choice. I assume because Le Creuset looks nicer to serve in and sounds fancier ...

@52253825

4 жыл бұрын

@@nano15j I actually think Staub looks nicer :)

I’ve had my le creuset Dutch oven 3 years and I love it, I use it to cook everything and it’s just cooks everything so well. Definitely worth the money, especially if you can get it on sale

@MTMF.london

4 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for over 20 years and it cost me just a little over $100 then. Best investment ever. They are workhorses.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

Having two adult daughters when Christmas or birthdays roll around it's always something from the Le Creuset range for them makes it so easy for me, and knowing that they will be still using it after I'm gone is great.

Thank you for this. I was given the Pioneer Woman enameled cast iron dutch oven. Upon the first big use, the enamel had split and cracked on the inside.

@meh5069

2 жыл бұрын

I own the same one and it’s ok. My enamel isn’t chipping or cracking, but the heat/steam escapes too much when the lid is on. Now I’m looking into investing in a higher qualityz

We got he Creuset as a wedding present about 10 years ago. And purchased the Cuisinart model about 5 years ago. We love them both. We honestly use the Cuisinart round more than the Creuset because it heats quicker on the induction stove. We have the same chipping and assumed we were being rough with it. Glad it wasn't just us.

I house sat for someone 40 years ago and she had LC cookware and I fell in love. Couldn’t afford it til 30 years later… but have had my Dutch oven for over 10 years and it still looks new… work horse of the kitchen..

Even though I have Le Creuset, I also have a Betty Crocker one. It's great and I don't feel guilty banging it around all the time. Works for me!

I've been shopping Dutch Ovens for a couple weeks using old reviews. Thank you for the update ATK!

@amiesparkle00

6 жыл бұрын

David Parker Check out enameled Lodge Dutch ovens. Great value for the price.

@victoriarotramel2274

6 жыл бұрын

If you really put the time in you can find steaply discounted Le Cruset Dutch oven at TJmaxx Marshalls and home goods. The color may not be what you prefer but often they are 50% off retail price just make sure you check for cracks first.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

The lodge is really nice also, I got a 4.5 quart for $40 on Amazon. Really nice pot. I'm glad to hear you recommend all of the pots except two (which I assume are the two dark colored ones) also, thats good for us younger cooks who aren't ready to pay the premium pricetag yet.

@chitsu1388

2 жыл бұрын

gonna get htat one

Excellent comparison video, really detailed in explaining the different types. This really help me in deciding which Dutch Oven to buy. Thanks.

I have that blue lodge enameled cast iron pot and I absolutely LOVE it. And it was only $60. Le Cruesespensive is not necessary at all

@yearginclarke

4 жыл бұрын

How long have you had it?

I have an old revere ware dutch oven I use almost every day

I love cooking in my Le Creuset! I’m a cookware snob in general. I had tri-ply SS pans for years. Once I tried 5-ply and my LC, I never looked back. The difference is night and day.

@williamlau7179

3 жыл бұрын

Very true Never go back wisely spend a bit more 👍🎯🍻

Love my le creuset for stew, braising and soup, I use my staub for high heat oven.

I got a 6 quart and 4 quart from Sam's club for 60 bucks total. Just braised a beef burgundy this past Sunday and it turned out fantastic. It's heavy and durable, easy to clean, and a great shape. Really not sure how ANYONE can justify buying something that's 6 times more expensive

Had a brand new, 1st quality 5qt Le Creuset pot that had an extremely warped lid, and the plastic knob on the replacement lid cracked after little use... Never over-heated/overtightened, it just cracked and never stayed tight. Bought a $29 Crofton 6 qt enameled Dutch over from ALDI, and it is a better pot in my experience... Bought one for a friend, and it is just as nice overall.

Thanks for the very thorough tests. All my kitchen equipment relies on your tests. This woman has a very convincing voice.

I LOVE my Cuisinart enamelled cast iron pots. They are so good and so reasonably priced.

I found a Red Martha Stewart cast iron enamel inside at the Thrifty for $16.99 ! Very ! With the black knob on lid.. Good Find!

@azoutlaw7

4 жыл бұрын

I have a red Martha Stewart too. Love it! Like they say "great minds..."

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

I have my LeCreseut and Staub. I love both. They are superior especially with stews and meat.

Wonderfully said. Next time I shop for a sub $20 pot I will say it does exactly this and come home happy.

I have two le Creuset Dutch oven’s, different sizes and I have a lodge no coating Dutch oven. I use them for different things. The Lodge makes an incredible roasted chicken. I heat it in the oven at about 450 for about 30 minutes and then I put in the chicken and it is a beautiful looking chicken when it comes out. The Le Creuset and the enamel coating doesn’t do as well. I use mine for soups, stews, Braising meat etc.

I inherited a Le Creuset volcanic orange 4 set from my mother. I'm blessed 🙏

my amazon basics pot for £25 looks and sounds identical to the Le Cruset. its fantastic! i use if for everything

I own both a staub and le creuset dutch oven and was excited to see you finally compare them head to head. However, I have to say I think what you say about the enamel is unfair if you're being practical in your cooking order. The black enamel does become more non-stick with a slight seasoning (though not equal to cast iron) overtime which is an advantage. I understand what you're saying about observing the fond, however, I would say for what a dutch oven is used for that it is a non issue. Typically when you're braising or stewing, you use high heat at the beginning to brown your protein, this will build up your fond. When your protein is making contact with the pan, heats transferred to the protein so over cooking is very unlikely. Once you finish browning you then would lower the heat significantly, often times with deglazing and introduction of liquid which bleeds heat very fast. Therefore, practically speaking if you're doing proper cooking technique the whole light vs dark enamel should not make much difference in burning the fond, but it still does have difference in non-stick effects.

@HotVoodooWitch

2 жыл бұрын

You‘re daring to challenge someone who’s wearing an OFFICIAL ATK COAT?? Don't you realize it cloaks its wearer in the PINNACLE of culinary credibility??🤣🤣🤣

My father outfitted our kitchen when i got married over 20 yrs ago. The 7.5qt Le Creuset was one of the gifts. He loved cooking and cooking shows, so he went all out and bought us multiple all clad pots, pans, skillets, kitchenaid stand mixer heavy duty, food processor and blender. You name it we have it. Wusthof 10" wide chefs knife. Even my made in ohio vitantonio waffler. I love that thing. They don't make em like that anymore. I've since inherited his made in France copper collection. RIP dad. Most of this stuff is over 20yrs old, used regularly and still like new.

I really like that she talks about interior color. A very practical tip!

I would have to say if your son or daughter need a wedding gift the Le Crueset big kit is a pretty good choice for durability for a starter family. I love the pots we have. I am totally sold and I grew up on caste iron cooking but now I am sold on them.

Now please do a video on how to clean the white enamel interior.

@donzucca264

3 жыл бұрын

Purchase the LeCreuset enamel cleaner

@tammy3127

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had good luck with Mr. Clean magic erasers.

I have an enameled cast iron Dutch Oven by Lodge that I have been using close to 20 years and still love it.

These prices have increased since this was posted 4-years ago. Bed Bath & Beyond's brand "Our Table" has a great dutch oven for $75.00USD and is usually on sale for $50. Black Friday Sale: They are now going for $37. For that price, if i get a few years out of it, it's more than worth it.

Was any consideration given to the lids? I found Le Creuset has a smooth inside finish and the accumulation of moisture drips off the lid when lifted. However, the Staub lid is dimpled inside and moistute runs back into the pot keeping your food more moist. Also, the Le Creuset lid knob is made of resin. I believe only safe to 400 degrees. Where as the Staub knob is made of nickel, safe up to 500 degrees when I've baked bread.

@jwenting

5 жыл бұрын

Best still, some have knobs or handles made out of the same steel or iron as the pot itself, welded onto it. No touching with bare hands, obviously, but no temperature limits either.

@kristenp1606

4 жыл бұрын

Most of the time when I'm cooking with my Dutch oven the point is to reduce the sauce over time and not add unecessary moisture. I love my Le Creuset, it is the workhorse of my kitchen and I don't own another piece of cookware that is as pleasant to use.

@TheresFuckeryAfoot

4 жыл бұрын

Linda Romano... oooooh! Really good point! I didn’t realize staub kids have higher temp ability! Great observation.

@steveskouson9620

2 жыл бұрын

All of my REAL Cast Iron stuff, is rated to the glow point of cast iron. (And, quite a few have seen fires that hot.) Cherry red, to a bit below yellow, is OK with my stuff. steve

I know most what an enamel Dutch oven; however, I bought the Demeyre Atlantas Dutch oven, with a copper bottom, and it is amazing. The Demeyre one cooks more even, heats up quickly, and retains great heat. But the Demeyre is much lighter, which is a huge plus! I could hav bought an enamel pot, but the Demeyre one is much more of a pleasure to use than cast iron enamel.

My favorite dutch oven is the family hand-me-down Copco. My second choice would be one from a local garage sale for $10. It’s cast iron, res ipse loquitur.

I own Staub and LeCresuet and the Staub has the black interior. I don't have a problem using it to Brown and never burned anything. Tempetature is key as the Staub conducts heat a bit better than the LeCreuset. I don't see a difference between the LeCresuet light interior and the black interior of the Staub. Both are expensive and both do a good job. I find it interesting that they (Staub) are not reviewed by ATK.

@anthonyrosa5006

6 жыл бұрын

I think ATK takes financial inducements for some reviews. Their pressure cooker winner is the Fissler Vitaquick, the runner up bargain was Fagor. OK. Then I see that there is a "strategic partnership" or some other nonsense and there is a 12 minute video where the WSJ or Forbes interviews Far gor and ATK about how they teamed up and paid ATK to write a Fagor pressure cooker book. It looks as if the wheel that got its palm greased became the second place best for the money winner. In any case i bought the Fissler. Its expensive but beautifully made. A huge step up from my aluminum pressure cooker. Ever since ATK kicked their founder off the board their actions have become suspect. Now that he has left ATK, they are suing him for starting Milk St , his new project. I cancelled my subscription to their services.

@blueskies1014

5 жыл бұрын

Staub is reviewed. They show it in the video when they complain about not be able to see the fond, which they don't like because the Staub's dark interior made it more difficult for the testers to prevent scorching. They also list Staub if you go the page where they list all the results (click 'full results' to see the details.) The Staub gets the same three stars for Cooking and Durability that the Le Creuset gets, but gets dinged in the Ease of Use category due to the dark interior (which may or may not be a significant negative for some people.) I thought it was pretty fair and helpful. It hadn't occurred to me that the dark interior might be a negative, although I don't think it would necessarily be a deal breaker for me personally. (Especially since some people say that dark interior is more durable.)

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

I have to vote for my Aldi's Crofton 6 quart enameled dutch oven. I've had the thing 5 years and use at least a couple of times a month. Not a single chip, it cooks great and it cost $35 dollars.

@palarious

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@jacquelineharris-connor3839

4 жыл бұрын

Aldi has everything!

@sandrajohnson9926

4 жыл бұрын

Love my Aldi!!

@lifewithherbthedog6509

4 жыл бұрын

Me too,and a frying pan

@barbram8001

4 жыл бұрын

I have, Crofton pot, and lids set, no problem.

I bought a Kenmore enamel coated Dutch oven from Sears for $30. It's good quality with lifetime warranty so I'm very happy with it. Can't beat it for the price. Well made!

I am partial to Staub. I feel it’s made slightly better than today’s Le Creuset stuff; a little thicker and heavier. Vintage Le Creuset/Cousances cookware is in a league all its own however.

@TH-tl6sy

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh this is why I was so confused by some of these comments like Plastic knob? And the videos comment about its weight. My Le Creuset is 70 years old and it has a metal handle and is much heavier than mentioned. I didn't realize the Quality had changed.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

Would you believe me if I tell you that I am using my Swiss made, black interior cast iron pot for the last 63 years. It has travelled with me to different countries, Cities and Towns and is still ging strong. One has to take good care of it and it will serve you well or years and years.

The best thing is don’t get bogged down by one colour. Le Creuset are all in the same spectrum, it doesn’t look chaotic when you walk into the LC store so won’t look wrong in your kitchen. I’ve got 17 piece collection all in different colours shapes, cassoulet, brazzers, Dutch ovens, pans, storage, etc. Aside from it all works perfectly visually, they have all been brought at flea markets or market place at a fraction of the price. Absolutely the truth is I’ve paid as little as a £1 for a frying pan to £20( the most I’ve paid) for the latest lime green 25cm oval. But as I’ve brought one I’ve sold a similar, normally for more to cover the cost. So currently my Le Creuset collection has been for free, plus £’s in my pocket from trading up. Even got a method to bring stained ones back to life. Get out there peps, there’s bargains to be had.

I purchased my Cuisinart Dutch oven from TJ Maxx years ago still looking good and cooks really good. Didn't pay near $300 for it maybe $80 no scorching marks or pitting. Enamel interior easey to clean and see into the pot when cooking.

Lodge has been making enameled cast iron for years but they chose to review the plain iron version...

@normagoff1916

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know this! I saw them at amazon; it appears they only have a couple of dutch ovens in enameled cast iron.

@johngelnaw1243

5 жыл бұрын

No, there's a blue Lodge enameled that they reviewed-- look for the stainless steel knob, the sloped base, and the bigger handles that they appreciated-- specifically, I believe that's the Lodge at 4:15. As the Lodge is made in China, there are apparently quality control issues. Mine came from Amazon, and the quality is very high-- even after repeated use in the oven, it's still chip free, and the enamel surface is high quality, with no obvious flaws. Others have complained about chips and poor finish, but as I say, that's not my experience. I don't exactly treat mine with kid gloves, but I don't abuse my cookware either. I'm very pleased with mine, and I could buy 4 more and still not be at the price of the Le Creuset.

@happysunnyrain1531

5 жыл бұрын

Wal-Mart has Lodge Dutch ovens online for about $40. I thought all their products were made in the USA since I saw the made in the USA tag on some skillets.

@lilly5758

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's the one I have and love.

@MacTechG4

4 жыл бұрын

Enameled lodge products are made in China, the seasoned cast iron are made in America

I learned a few things here, most importantly turns out I have been pronouncing Le Creuset wrong my entire life...lol.

I have a Kenmore 5.5 quart and a 7 quart cast-iron enamel Dutch ovens and I love love love them!

@donaldskindafriend

5 жыл бұрын

I love my Kenmore Dutch oven! Got it on sale and so happy with the quality!

Yeah! I got this one, beat heavy though for every day use. Love the colour.👍

Ok, so I just looked for a Cuisinart Dutch Oven on Amazon and every review slated it for the enamel chipping off after very little use. Cuisinart will replace under warranty but expect you to pay shipping cost which, given the weight, results in a very expensive replacement supposedly under warranty. Looks like the Le Crueset may be the better buy in the long term.

I don't care who win. In my book Le Creuset will always win for multiple reasons. The coating is great and it's just the right thickness. And most importantly it will last your whole life and people will be fighting for it when you're gone! Because that pot says that you're serious about cooking and it looks great.

@peabody3000

5 жыл бұрын

my culinary life started when i bought my le creuset. what a difference a pot can make..

@olgakim4848

5 жыл бұрын

And they are simply gorgeous to look at with the most beautiful and vibrant colors.

@bigboldbicycle

4 жыл бұрын

"The pot says you're serious" hehe, except the poster who bought one from a thrift store to use as decoration.

@MarvelNo5

4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone I used this product and it is a very high quality product. Currently this product is discounted and there are few available click on the link you want to buy: amzn.to/2C9YwAr

I bought a Le Creuset many years ago and discovered that the shelf in my oven would fall down when I placed it onto the shelf in order to make a stew. I had bought it expressly for oven use and that proved impossible so I gave it to a friend who said she would use it on the stove only to discover that lifting it up to the stove and down several times hurt her back. We both went back to ordinary pots, pans and oven ware.

@tigerlilly9038

2 жыл бұрын

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