Here's my Martha Stewart Cast Iron Dutch Oven. I made some Turkey Chili and homemade cast iron cornbread. Wife approved.
Enameled cast iron Casserole
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Nice pot Aaron. I see what you mean about the handles, they are man size handles. The Chili & cornbread also looks great.
Using my pot over the past week has me wanting a round mid or large pot. Something that fits the element or close to it and does not need a truck load to fill it. My pot weight 8.3kg / 18.3lb empty, so dropping down a size will help with weight as well.
I checked out a Le Creuset yesterday. The fit and finish was much better than what I have. The lid looked to sit more flat and the enamel was smoother.
I just looked at a Martha Stewart 6Qt. On sale at $142NZD with $86NZD shipping. That is still cheaper than the Le Creuset
Martha Stewart delivered from the US $228 & Le Creuset $378 delivered from NZ.
What size is yours?
Using my pot over the past week has me wanting a round mid or large pot. Something that fits the element or close to it and does not need a truck load to fill it. My pot weight 8.3kg / 18.3lb empty, so dropping down a size will help with weight as well.
I checked out a Le Creuset yesterday. The fit and finish was much better than what I have. The lid looked to sit more flat and the enamel was smoother.
I just looked at a Martha Stewart 6Qt. On sale at $142NZD with $86NZD shipping. That is still cheaper than the Le Creuset
Martha Stewart delivered from the US $228 & Le Creuset $378 delivered from NZ.
What size is yours?
I turned the lid in the picture so you could see that it is a 6 quart pot. It's 10-1/2" inches in diameter and approximately 4-3/4" in depth. I also have her 3 quart pot. The lids fit perfect and clean up on them so far has been great. They are about 1-1/2 years old. I have really put stress on them, stove top and oven. I love the handle on the top of the lid. Great for a good grip. How does it compare to the Le Creuset? I don't know.
Enameled coated pots...great invention and I don't remember what I did before them.
I'm seeing her 6 quart pot on amazon for $109.99 US. What does that translate to NZD?
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At todays conversion rate $135. I just looked and they don't ship here.
That price is close to Macys where I saw it on sale, now $86NZD sounds a lot for shipping but these things are heavy.
I see your dilemma...do you take chance on an unknown for a lot less or go with a pot that you have seen and touched but considerably more.
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I have time on my side. I have the big pot to play with and we are now in spring with summer starting here in December. so will just let my mind settle before making a call.
the Martha Steward comes close in price to my original second pick of a Le Chasseur which I can get here in NZ.
http://www.home-essentials.co.nz/Le_Chasseur_Federation_Red_Round_Casserole__26cm-details.aspx
the Martha Steward comes close in price to my original second pick of a Le Chasseur which I can get here in NZ.
http://www.home-essentials.co.nz/Le_Chasseur_Federation_Red_Round_Casserole__26cm-details.aspx
It's funny how the French can make only two really good products, and both food related. Cookware and wine. Just kidding.
The Le Chasseur looks good and the price is in between the MS and The Le Creuset.
The Le Chasseur looks good and the price is in between the MS and The Le Creuset.
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It says it has two coats of enamal as well.
But that big handle sure is nice. I may have to pimp my pot.
But that big handle sure is nice. I may have to pimp my pot.
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Well, you've got plenty of lamb bones around there. I'm sure you could come up with a great handle. But then the dogs might drag the lid off to who knows where.
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My dogs know how to talk to me. They would just bring me the lid and give me the look.....chili time......
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I must have a cooking hardware AD as I just brought a new pot today. Thanks every one for their input, it has been very helpful.
It is a Le Chasseur Inferno Red Round Casserole 26cm. French made, two coats of enamel and is guaranteed not to chip or crack for 10 years.
26cm / 10.2nches, 5.2litres / 5.5Quarts. SWMO has approved the colour, so we are good to go
This is a different shade of Red from the one I link to above but is $50 cheaper........go figure
The 10 year guarantee and the half price was the deal breaker. Delivered for $255NZD / $207USD
Also buying from NZ retailer has me covered under our Consumer Guarantees Act and if I need to claim on anything the return shipping would not kill the claim.
Now that just leaves a shallow 30cm/11.8 inches approx. 2.5 litres/ 2.6 Quarts for me to get.
http://www.home-essentials.co.nz/Le_Chasseur_Inferno_Red_Round_Casserole__26cm-details.aspx
It is a Le Chasseur Inferno Red Round Casserole 26cm. French made, two coats of enamel and is guaranteed not to chip or crack for 10 years.
26cm / 10.2nches, 5.2litres / 5.5Quarts. SWMO has approved the colour, so we are good to go
This is a different shade of Red from the one I link to above but is $50 cheaper........go figure
The 10 year guarantee and the half price was the deal breaker. Delivered for $255NZD / $207USD
Also buying from NZ retailer has me covered under our Consumer Guarantees Act and if I need to claim on anything the return shipping would not kill the claim.
Now that just leaves a shallow 30cm/11.8 inches approx. 2.5 litres/ 2.6 Quarts for me to get.
http://www.home-essentials.co.nz/Le_Chasseur_Inferno_Red_Round_Casserole__26cm-details.aspx
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Good choice Chris. I know you are going to use the heck out of this thing. My first question to you is what are you going to make? Maybe a braise or a stew. The sky is the limit my friend.
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Thanks Aaron, I have not decided on anything for the first cook yet. I have cooked three meals in the stove with the other pot, so think a stove top creation would be nice.
What about a soup? I've got a great Thai Chicken noodle soup recipe.
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hmmmm love Thai. I was starting to think of a curry for the first cook.
Well, I don't have a curry dish idea other the Red Lentil Dal you've seen on the veggie post. So you're on your own for that. Teach us something.
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No worries Aaron I have this one covered, Lamb Korma will be first up for the pot. The pot is with the courier and I should have it tomorrow. will line up the curry for the day after.
Madhur Jaffrey's vindaloo is one of my all time favourite curry recipes
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A Vindaloo is my fav' Indian curry and was the first I really wanted to cook, followed by a Beef Randang.
I picked a curry that I could share with my better half, as she hates the hot stuff and ones with a lot of tomato. I need to keep her on side if I am to keep buying more stuff. I cook a Vindaloo for myself when is she not going to be home for dinner.
edit: I just checked out Madhur Jaffrey's vindaloo. I will try it like that next time I make one.
I picked a curry that I could share with my better half, as she hates the hot stuff and ones with a lot of tomato. I need to keep her on side if I am to keep buying more stuff. I cook a Vindaloo for myself when is she not going to be home for dinner.
edit: I just checked out Madhur Jaffrey's vindaloo. I will try it like that next time I make one.
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