Comments on: everything I know about Dutch ovens

By: EM

EM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:31:45 +0000

Does anyone have any expirience with the Costco Kirkland 6qt Dutch Oven? Thanks!

By: megan

megan — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:17:17 +0000

Alison - I'm afraid I don't know anything about Chantal ovens. I encourage you to write to the manufacturer to see if they will replace it.

Anybody have any experience with Chantal ovens chipping?

By: Alison

Alison — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:25:27 +0000

I came on here searching for info about Chantal dutch ovens. I received one as a gift from my mom two years ago, and have loved it. I have cared for it beautifully, and have been VERY careful with it....med to low heat, no soaking, no sharp utensils, no dishwasher, etc... While making pot roast this afternoon, the bottom chipped away. Anyone know why? I'm VERY upset.

By: megan

megan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:12:28 +0000

Serena - Use the one from Ross! My Target pot has stood up to everything so far, I think yours will serve you well.

By: serena

serena — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:18:33 +0000

this post's really useful thank you! I found a dutch oven at Ross for 40 bucks when originally it's 150 (brand = chantal). it says it can handle up to 375 degrees, I am only using it to make simple soup and such, you think this is decent enough? or should I return it and get a Lodge from target?
any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

By: Rita in NJ

Rita in NJ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:34:47 +0000

Can anyone tell me about the Technique brand ceramic dutch ovens? I saw them at Home Goods and are failry inexpensive ($19.00) and very light compared to teh cast iron counterparts, but can you put them on a stove top as well as in the oven?

Any advice would be welcome.

By: megan

megan — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:43:02 +0000

Hello Tim, Le Creuset makes 2 quart pots, nice and small and round. I've also heard that people have had success using the removable ceramic insert from crock pots with the crock pot lid. You can sometimes find unused crock pots at resale shops, a nice inexpensive option.

By: TIM BELLOWS

TIM BELLOWS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:07:06 +0000

HELP!

doesn't anyone make a 2 quart enameled ditch oven or simple enameled pot?
3 quarts is huge - and heavy.

Any advice/tips appreciated!!!

With goodwill,
TPB, MFA

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:15:53 +0000

Love a cookbook called 'Glorious One Pot Meals', however all recipes call for oven temps of 450. Found a pot bigger than the recipes call for at JCPenney - it was great, but the handled melted. I'm having a tough time finding a 2 qt. with a handle that will withstand the 450 temp. Thanks for all the good advice though - this site has been really helpful.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:23:38 +0000

Finding this site was so helpful. Thanks a bunch. Now I am an informed shopper. I will look for rings in the lid and am thinking of either lodge or Chefmate. Will check out a Griswald too.

By: glenn

glenn — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:56:21 +0000

Lodge non enamel cast iron ovens are made in the US...the enamel ware is unfortunately imported from China. If you really want a great dutch oven, search out a Griswold. They are no longer produced, but can be found on E-bay and such. By the way the "dimpling or ringed areas" on the inside of a dutch oven lid on a good Dutch Oven is very important. They catch the vapors that rise from the oven and drip them back into the food not down the side of the pot as a non dimpled lit would do.

By: lew

lew — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:25:13 +0000

I just got the Chefmate one at Target in Downers Grove IL. There was one left in the clearance area in the cooking supplies.

Can't wait to try it out! I would have never heard of this version if I hadn't googled across this site. Thanks!

By: clay

clay — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:59:10 +0000

For those who care, the cast iron vessels at Ikea are made in France, which (in my opinion) is much better than buying Chinese-made products, particularly in light of the recent toy recalls for lead content; also, they are much cheaper than Le Creuset. I was quite disappointed that Lodge's enamelware was made in China - anyone know of a US manufacturer?

By: megan

megan — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:14:16 +0000

Melissa - I have been finding Chefmate pots in the kitchen aisle of Target, and according to a recent issue of Cook's Illustrated Target will be keeping the pots in stock through 2007 because they became popular.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:56:25 +0000

I just tried finding the Chefmate pot at Target.com and could only find this:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=bxgy_cc_img_b_13032761/602-9513294-8934201?asin=B0000DJBL6

I wonder if it's the replacement?