Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 5-Quart Round Covered Casserole, Cardinal Red

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After 15 minutes, I turned the heat off and let the Dutch oven rest on the stove for another 30 minutes. So far we have had several categories with Le Creuset Dutch ovens coming out ahead or with a negligible difference. Prices can vary, but this category is where Cuisinart tends to come out better. Limited Options — Cuisinart Dutch ovens come in two shapes (round or oval), a handful of sizes (3-qt., 5-qt., 5.5-qt, and 7-qt.), and two primary colors (blue or red). You’ll need to look elsewhere if you are looking for a specific color or size. By contrast, many customers complained about chipping on the Cuisinart, even after just a few uses. The enamel for Cuisinart Dutch ovens is made in China, which may be a consideration for some buyers.

I repeated this test with Cuisianrt’s top competitors, and below are the results. As you can see, Cuisinart performed better than Lodge, Le Creuset, and Great Jones but not as well as Staub and Tramontina. Dutch Oven The durability of the enamel is where you see the difference. The Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron is made to last. That dulling won’t affect the oven’s performance, but you want to keep that in mind. If you’re going to spend the money on a Le Creuset Dutch oven, you want to keep the finish looking pristine and polished. I baby my Le Creuset enameled cast iron because I want it to last for years to come! Pros

While Staub uses the term, “cocotte,” this pot is really a Dutch oven. Staub is known for their high quality cookware. Like Le Creuset, Staub Dutch ovens are made in France. quart dimensions 11.6 inches x 14.1 inches x 7 inches and weighs 12.8 pounds Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Quart Round French Dutch Oven Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to my eye Cuisinart looks a bit plain. Functional, but dull.

quart dimensions 11.6 inches x 11.6 inches x 6.2 inches and weighs approx 13 pounds Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Enameled Cast Iron Round Covered Casserole 7-QuartIf you want an enameled cast iron that will hold up with heavy use and resist chipping, Le Creuset might be a safer choice. quart dimensions 7.4 inches x 9.8 inches x 5.1 inches and weighs 5.6 pounds Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron2.75 Quart Le Creuset Shallow Dutch French Oven Strong, durable finish in rich colors complements any kitchen décor. Perfect for cooking, serving and entertaining.

When it comes to cooking performance, I did not find a large difference in the Cuisinart Casserole vs. Le Creuset Dutch oven. If your one and only consideration is how they perform in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with either of these pots.Both the Le Creuset and Cuisinart Dutch ovens performed well in the test kitchen. Customers love how they cook evenly and retain heat. Both pots can handle high oven temps and are safe for induction cooktops. Braising is best done in a pan designed for the purpose,” culinary expert Julie Chernoff, member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, dining editor of Better magazine, and food journalist, says. “But don’t worry … this pan will be one of the most versatile in our cooking arsenal.” The Cuisinart 5-Quart Chef’s Classic Round Dutch Oven was the best overall in a list of the best Dutch ovens by People Magazine. Reviewers noted it had good heft, cooked evenly, and passed all cooking tests with high marks. They even hit the Dutch oven with a metal spoon to test its durability and were impressed that it held up well, only revealing a slight chip on the lid. FAQs About Cuisinart Dutch Ovens Jason Horn, The Spruce Eats staff commerce editor, updated this story with additional home-testing insights. Despite a full career as a food and drinks writer, he took AP physics in high school and could explain how induction cooking works in much more scientific detail than necessary here. In this Cuisinart Dutch oven review, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make an informed decision — materials, colors, sizes and shapes, performance, cost, and more.