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ruby
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Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
I need an enameled dutch oven pot but don't have the money for a Le Creuset. One of the knockoffs (mario batali, rachel ray, etc.) has to be good, right? Can you please recommend yours?
Also, if you have an enameled pot and a regular cast iron pot, which do you prefer? Do you find one works better than the other? I have a cast iron stock pot and am not happy with it so that's why I'm thinking the enameled version may be the way to go.
Thanks!!
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MrsT809
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
I got the Martha Stewart version on sale at Macy's and I really like it. I don't have a regular cast iron, so I can't help you with the comparison.
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FelAndJon
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
My parents bought me the one from Costco (it is Kirkland) and I use it for EVERYTHING!! I leave it on the stove top and it is my go to pot for whatever I am making.
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| Posted 7/18/11 3:59 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
i love my enamled dutch oven by le creuset. it was a shower gift.
Lodge makes a very good alternative.
So does Staub and Mario Batali.
stay away from rachel rays.
The enameling makes cleaning WAY easier, & it eliminates the need for seasoning, drying, re-oiling, etc required for uncoated cast iron.
i do think having a cast iron fry pan is a great idea for indoor grilled taste when the winter rolls around..also good to throw it on the bbq
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| Posted 7/18/11 4:09 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
I have a small le Creuset but I didn't want to spend $$ on the bigger one so I have a large Fontignac that really has been holding up well.
ETA: I like both of my cast iron pots. I use the enameled one more for soups and certain braised meats. I love my regular one for sauces and old fashioned stews.
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| Posted 7/18/11 6:21 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
Posted by MrsT809
I got the Martha Stewart version on sale at Macy's and I really like it. I don't have a regular cast iron, so I can't help you with the comparison.
I have a Martha one from Macy's as well! They are often on sale. It's heavy, as I imagine all pots of this nature are, but it's very well made and is easy to clean up.
I use it for risotto etc and it's been a great purchase.
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| Posted 7/18/11 6:31 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
We have the rachael ray ones and we love them.
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| Posted 7/18/11 7:38 PM |
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BsMomma2014
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
Just an FYI bloomingdales is having their one day home sale next Friday Saturday and le creuset is on sale at lowest prices of the season.
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| Posted 7/19/11 11:15 AM |
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ruby
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
Thanks everyone! I'm going to check out Macy's to see the Martha Stewart ones and I have a gift card to Crate and Barrel I have to use too, maybe I'll look there also.
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| Posted 7/19/11 11:56 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
Also something to consider, there is a le creuset outlet in riverhead (i don't know if it's in deer park), you should be able to get a really good deal out there. Granted, you might have to buy one that's a less conventional color, but who cares?!
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| Posted 7/19/11 10:54 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Recommend your (cheaper) alternative to Le Creuset pots
Homegoods usually has le creuset pots at really good prices!
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