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Which Le Creuset Pieces do You Use Most?

Sooner — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:01:55 GMT

For the 2 of us we use the 5.25 quart deep one a lot, as well as the 4 and 5 qt. round ones. We also use the grill pans often both for grilling and baking cornbread (those ridges make great cornbread).

We use the oval 5.5 and 4.5 quart ovens pretty often, plus the round 3.5 quart often. We used to use the large wide round one for parties.

We use the smaller braisers too for chicken and rice dishes and as roasting pans. We use their spatulas, mugs, silicone pads, tools for non-stick pans, and cream and sugar sets often. Also some pitchers.

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Spacrazy — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:24:16 GMT

My Dutch.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:44:16 GMT

I could no longer handle those big, heavy pots with their contents. I also don't see where they're necessary for the preparation of good food.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:18:43 GMT

Too heavy for me. I don't own any, but I'm glad that those of you who do, are happy.

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Sooner — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:34:23 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I could no longer handle those big, heavy pots with their contents. I also don't see where they're necessary for the preparation of good food.

@Kachina624 I don't think anybody said they are necessary.

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novamc1 — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:48:13 GMT

I have several sizes. Some substitute for the gadget machines that others pay for. Used my way, the LCs sub for slow cookers, fry pans, etc.

Most often use 4.5-qt oval dutch oven, 3-qt. dutch oven and even the 1.5 qt. saucepan.

This might shock the LC fans, but I occasionally put the bigger ones in the dishwasher to save time, after a soak and rub-out with Dawn liquid. If the interiors begin to look a little bad, I just add some white vinegar mixed with water, let sit a few minutes, then rub out any debris and put in dishwasher.

Believe me, it works but probably violates the "LC Religion of cookware care".

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novamc1 — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:03:58 GMT

This is one of my most favorite LC pieces-- 2.75 quart (I think)..........now showing a photo of it but not in my color, which is a dark burgundy red.

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CicadaSongs — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:21:13 GMT

My Braisers get used the most.

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justashopper — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:31:18 GMT

I think mine is the 5 quart dutch oven tsv from a few years ago. Love it in the bue

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Kachina624 — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:08:46 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I could no longer handle those big, heavy pots with their contents. I also don't see where they're necessary for the preparation of good food.
@Kachina624 I don't think anybody said they are necessary.

@Sooner You'd never know it wasn't from listening to the sales pitch. If not, what the point?

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Sooner — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:20:36 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Sooner wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I could no longer handle those big, heavy pots with their contents. I also don't see where they're necessary for the preparation of good food.
@Kachina624 I don't think anybody said they are necessary.
@Sooner You'd never know it wasn't from listening to the sales pitch. If not, what the point?

@Kachina624 You LISTEN to sales pitches???? I am !!!!!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:18:46 GMT

@Sooner Don't tell me you never listened to the presentation?

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cindyNC — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:35:52 GMT

I have LC knock-offs, but use the braiser most. I'm doing more "slow cooking" in my oven rather than my slow cooker.

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Sooner — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:12:17 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Sooner Don't tell me you never listened to the presentation?

@Kachina624 Heard, yes. Listened, NO!

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Renata22 — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:15:51 GMT

I have a few pieces. I got the hibiscus in a few things before it was discontinued.

I mostly use one to cook roasts all day. Nothing seems to do the job as well as that. I think it's a 5 quart or so, just the right size for a roast. I use my mom's magnalite for gumbo, and the lc for roasts. Thanks, Sooner, for the cornbread tidbit. I will try that with the grill pan I have. It's a lid for one of the pots I got. :0)

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Sooner — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:32:46 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
I have several sizes. Some substitute for the gadget machines that others pay for. Used my way, the LCs sub for slow cookers, fry pans, etc.

Most often use 4.5-qt oval dutch oven, 3-qt. dutch oven and even the 1.5 qt. saucepan.

This might shock the LC fans, but I occasionally put the bigger ones in the dishwasher to save time, after a soak and rub-out with Dawn liquid. If the interiors begin to look a little bad, I just add some white vinegar mixed with water, let sit a few minutes, then rub out any debris and put in dishwasher.

Believe me, it works but probably violates the "LC Religion of cookware care".

@novamc1 Thanks for the vinegar tip! I love that 4.5 size too and you don't see them as often. Much bigger and I'm getting out the All Clad big pots.

My tip for people who think they are hard to clean is those black coated inside ones--especially the grill pans--is to pour hot water in them the instant the food is taken out and let them sit while you eat. After some soaking they are easy to clean up!

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QVCJH — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:33:07 GMT

I can't use the cast iron dutch oven. It is so heavy and my hands aren't strong anymore. I'm giving it to my daughter.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:44:57 GMT

I love my LC so much but now that I hardly cook I'm not really using them. I kind of wish I could sell some, as I could use the money now, but there is no way I can ship them. The shipping would be crazy.

I have quite a few, but lately I have one cute little 1qt round in use that has my little wood salt keeper for my kosher salt. It is a pretty grey sort of shade. I have another little 1qt round that's the red color that I use for when I heat up one of my split pea soup or turkey chili portions that are vac-sealed and frozen. They are the exact size for that 1qt and each one feeds me twice.

I pretty much have quite a few sizes from the 1qt all the way up to the 13qt. That largest one I got years ago on ebay for practically a song and it was (still is) like new. It's the dune color, which isn't my fav. Most of mine are the red color and I have some in black. I wanted to get one in the purple color, but I already have more than I use, so it wasn't practical.

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peachesncream — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:20:26 GMT

I only have one enameled cast iron pot, a 5 quart Staub Dutch oven - from QVC back when they carried them for a very reasonable price ($50 as I recall). I love it and use it a lot.

The thing I like about enameled cast iron is that I can brown food on the cooktop (round steak, stew, baked beans) and then put the piece in the oven. It also keeps food warm while serving.

I would like something a bit smaller, maybe 3-1/2 or 4 quart. I've had my eye on this 4 quart Staub pot. I like the idea of a glass lid. It's on Amazon at a good price right now..