What's so special about a DUTCH OVEN?
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- What's so special about Dutch Ovens? Enamel coated cast iron DUTCH Ovens are durable, colorful, multi-task work horses in the kitchen!
Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge, Martha Stewart, and Cuisinart are just a few of the many Dutch Oven makers available.
What is a Dutch Oven?
A Dutch oven is a cooking pot with thick walls and a tight-fitting lid to keep the moisture in. Dutch ovens are usually made of seasoned cast iron but can also be made with aluminum, and copper.
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What is a French Oven?
A French Oven is A Dutch Oven with an enamel coating on the inside as well as the outside. The enamel coating makes the French oven rust resistant and easier to clean as well as contributing lots of color to your décor. The enamel coating (which is essentially glass) is inert so it doesn’t absorb flavors or odors and it won’t transmit any metallic taste to your food. It also won’t react with acidic foods like tomatoes, wine, or citrus
The name French oven didn’t stick in the U.S.A. so we refer to French ovens as Dutch ovens too
What’s special about a Dutch oven?
Dutch Ovens are designed to hold in and gently distribute heat making it perfect for braising and stewing. (Low slow cooking partially covered with liquid makes tough foods tender) Dutch ovens are also great for deep frying because of the high sides. Baking bread in a Dutch oven results in a lovely crusty loaf. Many Dutch ovens are made from cast iron making them durable and versatile. You can use them on the stovetop, oven electric, gas, induction and camp fire.
What to look for in a Dutch oven?
Look for a wide flat bottom to give you lots of surface area. This means cooking in fewer batches. Also, Look for large, open handles that let you easily pick up this hot, heavy beast.
How much does a Dutch Oven cost?
A 5 quart Dutch oven from Le Creuset can cost about $350 while a 6 quart Dutch oven from Lodge can cost as little as $80. The most expensive brands have multiple layers of enamel coating and extensive warrantees. The price of a Dutch oven also depends on what size Dutch oven you buy. Larger Dutch ovens are usually more expensive. I recommend buying Dutch ovens between 5 and 6 quarts.
How to save money on Dutch Ovens?
Shop clearance in store and online. William Sonoma has great clearance deals, I purchased my 5.5 quart Le Creuset Dutch oven for about $140 regular price $350.
Shop Staub clearance online at Zwilling dot com for great discounts. I purchased my 4 quart Staub cocotte for $119 regular price $309 at Williams Sonoma. These may have small imperfections but I haven’t noticed any. Always read the return policy before you purchase. You can usually find the Staub cocotte with glass lid for about $100-$120
Lodge and Cuisinart are both available on Amazon but look for them in Used-Very Good Condition to save quite a few dollars. I purchased this Lodge 6 quart Dutch oven for $58 Used but it’s definitely like new. It shows no signs of being used at all
Color choices may be limited when you shop clearance.
Less expensive brands may not be the best quality. I purchased this 6 quart Martha Stewart Dutch oven at Macys (on sale $78 down from $199 4th of July sale) but the lid doesn’t fit as securely as it should.
This Cuisinart lid already has a chip after only a few months
0:00 What is special about Dutch ovens?
0:52 What is a Dutch oven?
1:30 What is a French Oven?
4:45 What is a Dutch Oven pot used for?
6:06 How to buy a Dutch Oven?
8:50 How much do Dutch Ovens cost?
11:29 How to save money on a Dutch Oven?
14:58 Should I get Le Creuset or Staub Dutch oven? - Jak na to + styl
I'm here to stay just because of the way she was "catching" the pots lol. Great intro sis 👏 lol
LOL THANK YOU! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for subscribing!
I keep my pots in their original boxes because I have a small kitchen and store them in my garage. Also makes it easier to store and move.
That makes a lot of sense. Great idea!
I love your kitchen. The decor with your beautiful plants, the white and gold. 🤤
I have about 12 pieces of Le Creuset, and every single piece I've bought on sale - at least 45% off.
ok i am 2 minutes in, you rock, plain as that. You clearly bust your butt to create as good as a video as you can and your audio is great. So awsome to see the effort put into it from someone who isn't 16. Great job!!
Glad you popped up in my search. I am a new subscriber. This video was great. I just ordered a Dutch Oven and am trying to learn all about them. Thanks for the thoroughness of your information!
I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I got 2 Kirkland Costco brand French ovens 6.5 qt and 8 qt oval. They were both on clearance at different times. About $60 total many years ago. I found out they are made by Staub. I always wondered why they called them French ovens.
You're the Bee's Knees about Dutch Ovens & so knowledgeable and correct
Very beautiful pots👌
What a great comparison. I’m looking to purchase my first Dutch oven and this was very helpful
Thanks so much for this video - I have been quite perplexed with the decision making process.
Love your videos. 💜Happy New Year!
Love my dutch ovens! I'm always finding new uses for them! I got them for free (I put them on my Christmas lists)! 😁
omg that lavender lodge!! 😍
It's beautiful and affordable!
Beautiful dutch ovens!
Love this, so informative! Thank you!
Bought a cherry red Staub years ago I use it 2-3 times a week. Throw meat, veg and some broth in there and you have great healthy homecooked meals for days. Very easy and convenient. The enamled ones are much more costly but worth it imo so much less hassle.
Hey Sevant! Thanks for choosing clarifying the difference. I actually don't have a Dutch/ French oven in my collection...i guess i need to go hunt one
Thank you!
Great job on the video. I've been wondering about this for a long time and just done nothing. Now I know thanks to you. God Bless
Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad you found the video helpful
I just bought a Crofton 6 qt French Oven for $29.99 at Aldi. After watching your video I went to the kitchen and re-inspected my purchase. This one has a wide bottom like the Le Creuset, wide handles that fit my larger hands and a solid fitting lid with the little knobs like the Staub. Herr's hoping the enamel finish holds up. Thanks for the video, I think I made a reasonable purchase.
That does sound like a great purchase! $29.99 is a fantastic price for good quality cookware. Thanks for watching
Roasted a whole chicken today in my Aldi French oven, and it was amazing! Clean up was a breeze.
Crofton is my grandfather's last name. I am going to get one as my first dutch oven. 🙏
Just bought the French pan from aldis croton and I really liked it! What a steal the price is so affordable
Thanks for the demo. I might get one for my birthday.
You're welcome, Craig! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching
Thank you for talking me out of buying the Dutch oven with small tabs handles. This was a very informative video. Just subscribed. Thank you!
Very informative video! You have a beautiful kitchen.
Very informative video. I never knew what the little nubs on the inside of the lid were for. I am looking forward to the competition video. thank you!
Hi Diane. I'll get to work on that competition video asap! Thanks for watching
This video was so helpful! Thank you!
LOVE TO HEAR THAT! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for doing this video!
It's my pleasure. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
This is a very informative video that is more detailed than others that I have seen. Well done!
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Thanks so much for watching!
Yes! Do the Staub / Le Cr challenge. Thanks for the demonstrations.
You got it, Bertha! I'll get to work on it right away. Thank you so much for watching!
Excellent video. Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great information and that orchid is gorgeous!
Thank you my friend ♥️! I keep a few orchids is the house at all times! They're an instant mood booster.
Thanks for watching!
This is perfect timing. I friend of mine just gifted me one of these.
FANTASTIC! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.
I am a huge Le Creuset collector (that I actually use not just collect). Love them!! Best there is in my opinion. By the way, your LC is not a classic French oven, but a shallow round oven 6.2 L 😊 if your lid is 30cm. That’s why the larger cooking surface area. The 5.3L DO is 26cm lid, so 26cm cooking surface.
I started out with raw cast (lodge) and enamel (lodge)…I then graduated to Le Creuset and Staub. I still love my raw much. I just dread seasoning the raw.
Same, and now I own over 40 pieces between Staub, Lodge,Le Creuset in cast iron. Don't get me started on the ceramics from Staub and Le Creuset.
really enjoyed listening to you, you made your information fun good job
Thank you for sharing! I want to purchase a dutch oven but have not decided on a brand. This was great to listen to all the facts about these dutch ovens.
I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching
YES! I love a good competition! Also if you can show us the various recipes you can use these ovens for. I can always use some inspiration! I have the Le Creuset, Staub and Lodge. Le C. Is my go to…Lodge is the best bargain ever…Staub is great in the oven. Hope this feedback helps. Love you…love your channel🥰❣️
I LOVE this kind of feedback, thank you! Le Creuset is my go to as well and Lodge is a great bargain. I agree with you 100%! Thanks for watching!
I love the reviews
And I loved the kitchen, your plants!!❤
THANK YOU! I appreciate your kind words
Thank you for such an informative video! I was gifted a Cuisinart Dutch oven for Christmas, but I’ve never used one before. Found you while searching online for recipes I could try. Really excited to get to know my new piece better now! Maybe some day I will upgrade if I like using it. Gonna bake bread tomorrow :)
hey did you try the French oven yet? did you like cooking with it? what did You make with it?
@@marykay8587 I’ve baked lots of bread in it with varying levels of success, but my favorite thing to make so far is stew! I absolutely love it😁 thanks for asking!
Nice!
Thank you for the very informative video. I bought the Staub 4 quart dutch oven in your video a few years ago for $100.00. After researching enamaled dutch ovens, I found that European enamal is superior. If I find a Le Creuset for a good price I'll definitely purchase it.
I totally agree with you, the quality of European Dutch ovens are superior. Thanks for watching!
Thank ya mama!
Good morning ❤ love your uploads 🥰🥰
Hi Tyra! Good morning to you and thanks so much for watching!
I’m trying to reduce the number of pots/pans in my small kitchen, so I plan to replace an old stainless steel pot with the more versatile Dutch oven. Please do make that in depth review (Staub vs Le Creuset) that you suggested at the end of this vid. Thank you! 🙏
Walmart sells Lodge and some have flat bottoms. I just bought one in 6.5 for turkey breast for $59. Oyster white. It has the bumps on the lid you referred to and great handles. I'm a petite woman and I had no problem lifting it from the oven. Just be careful not to slam it on your glass stovetop.
I need assistance . I am having a hard time finding out with pots and pans I need for use. I found myself having all these different pots, pans, and gadgets that sometimes all for the same thing. Can you do like a review on must haves on pots and pans etc. I don’t know if you will read this comment or if this makes sense 😢
Hi Niesha! I totally get it, there are so many options for pots and pans. I'll do a video on mist have kitchen items, great idea. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching!
I would love to see battle between the Dutch ovens!
I'll get to work on that right away! It should be a lot of fun.
I got my red 7-qt Cuisinart from Amazon for $84.17 and am delighted with it. I do treat it very carefully!
That's a great price, Lisa! You got a very good deal
The Dutch ovens here in Alberta, Canada are up there over 200.00 for most of them some over 300 .00and some nearly 400.00./ I have two and use them weekly. Thanks for the information.
Dutch Ovens can be quite expensive but I use mine frequently as well.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching
I bought a 2qt french oven from aldi's years ago just to try. And was sorry I didn't get the bigger one.
But was thinking about investing in one from Rachel ray where the lid can double as a roasting pan.
Cooking with them is addicting, its funny.
I bought an Amazon 7 qt and it arrived chipped. Tried to return it but impossible to get to the ups store in my wheelchair. Stuck with it now. Does do a nice job of cooking down sauces and jams which is why I bought it.
My other one is a 3.5 qt Imarku that is square. Much better than I expected. Bought it to replace the Corningware square casserole inherited from my parents. It broke when dropped. 50 years was a good run. The Imarku was dropped by my son at a distance of 5 ft on a concrete slab foo r. No chips cracks. Well worth the $49 paid for it.
Hey Sweet Savant. This was such an informative video. I love Dutch ovens. One day I will spend the money and get a Le Creuset, but for now, I am enjoying my Lodge. I have had my Lodge for years and I use it all the time. We “umm” at the exact same time when you showed the chip in your Cuisinart. It definitely shouldn’t be chipping in a couple months. Anyway, I love this video. Thank you for the great info.
Hello, my Friends! The Lodge is definitely a good buy, you can't beat the price. I will never pay full price for Le Creuset or Staub. I'd only buy it used like new on Amazon. They're way too expensive.Thanks so much for watching!
@@sweetsavant 💕
@sweetsavant I agree. Lodge is great. It's about the material &how it cooks, not the name.
I just purchased the Le Creuset 2.75 size Dutch Oven. I'll try it out today and bake some chicken and rice.
Believe it or not, I just purchased 2 Crofton brand from Aldi's for 29 bucks, and they are amazing! There is no play in the lid and the dimples for moisture. Just came out yesterday. Run if you really want an even more affordable Dutch oven. ❤😊
Oh wow! I've heard great things about the Crofton cast iron. I have an oval roaster from there that's very good.
Thanks for watching!
@@sweetsavant Yes! Crofton is actually made in Italy. Went back and got more for gifts. 🥰
Thank you for this very informative video. You are very detailed. I use to have an cast iron pan, but I gave it to my sister because it was to heavy for me to work with 😄 the Martha stewart is very pretty 😊 tfs, happy fall 🍁🍂🌾🤗💕💋
Hello, it's great to see you! Yes, these are very heavy, especially when they are full of food. There are some aluminum Dutch Ovens that are lighter weight. They don't retain heat as well but that might be a necessary trade off. Thanks so much for watching ♥️
You can do a lot with one of these. I’ll get one once I get a bigger house.
I just picked up a Cuisinart 7 qt at HomeGoods for 50 bucks ...
Excellent 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉GREAT
the start of this video cracked me up maam, lol
Thank you, Darrell! I had a lot of fun with it.
@@sweetsavant yes maam, love your channel
I absolutely love my Lodge 6 qt dutch oven. I find the rounded sides actually make it easier to brown meats for stews than the squared off sides. Mine has not chipped yet. I use this for almost everything. Have brasiers in Lodge too which have not chipped. I have a Staub 5 qt dutch oven in grenadine and I love the black interior of this brand. This is also the most beautiful of all my 20 enameled cast iron pans. I wouldn't give up my Staub red tomato for anything either. I have the Le Creuset in a griddle, grill, and 16' oval griddle and a 3.5 brasier. I prefer the Staub black interior to the sand color of the Le Creuset. I think the Staub black is also better than the Le Creuset black interior. But the Le Creuset cooks perfectly. My Cuisinart 9 qt dutch oven may have small chip; the 12 in non stick chicken fryer has not chipped. And I love every one of the other enameled cast iron pans too. Some of the others have gotten small chips in them but at least not large. But they were cheaper off brands. My Matha Stewart 7 qt has not chipped yet and the lid fits perfectly. Basiclcally I buy these pans for their colors and I try to take good care of them as I keep most of displayed in my kitchen.
You make a lot of great points, Carol. I must agree that the Lodge Dutch oven is a great value for the price and works great. I was very disappointed with the Martha Stewart Dutch oven but I'm sure they're not all like that.
Thanks so much for watching!
I want one
This was a visually pretty video. Bright, soft, feminine.🌺🌺
Thanks for the explanation. I bought my 1st one a couple of months ago. 7qrt 50% off at Kohl's department store. Only thing I don't like is how heavy it is
YES, they are SO HEAVY. It can get dangerous when they're hot and full of food! You really have to be careful! Thanks for watching!
I recently bought one at Kroger for $20. A 3 quart. The brand is “A Dash Of That”. It’s entry level. But it’s my first one. I made Martha’s French onion soup from her channel in it. It came out great. Next I’m going to try bread. You do have to handle them gently, but so far so good. I do have a cast iron dutch oven (not enameled) if I need the big guns.
Wow $20 is a great price and that French onion soup sounds AMAZING!
Thanks for watching!
I bought the staub and the black enamel was chipping like there was a popcorn popping. I was very careful with it being my first real dutch oven but I was disappointed beyond words. I bought the Le Crueset instead and I subject it to the same heat and I must say that I couldn't have been more right.
Cool, it's a level up a rice pot.
God bless.
Thanks for watching!
I love my Le Creuset but I might need to pick up the white Staub just to mix things up.
Staub makes some beautiful pieces! I'm always tempted to order another one when I see it on clearance.
Can you please do a video comparaison for ninja foodi air fryer dual zone vs ninja foodi grill. Which one to buy? I’m not sure what to choose.
Thanks for all your videos 💐
So I have watched a few comparison reviews on the different Dutch Ovens and your review, like others, suggest that a wide, flat-bottomed pot is better because there's more pot surface touching the burner surface. I find that if a wider-based pot exceeds the dimensions of the burner; the heat is just radiating outward but in my case, using a Lodge, the heat is radiating outward and upward about the same distance. Also I like the rounded base of the Lodge pot because I am able to more easily scrape the food contents without having to struggle into corners. Having been around for 126 years Lodge has earned its right to be the industry standard.
I love my Le Creuset! Plus it’s have a lifetime warranty for enameled cast iron.
Absolutely right! Le Creuset stands behind their products with a lifetime warranty.
Thanks so much for watching
I actually used the warranty on a 25 year old Le Creuset - very happu
I just bought my first Dutch Oven to make crusty bread at WalMart, a Lodge 5.5 qt. for $39 on sale in Oyster. They also had a red and blue color. I've researched and Lodge had decent reviews whereas Cuisinart has a lot of chipping comments. LeCruset is just way out of my price range, though would love one! I really like your channel! You have a wonderful on camera presence!
That's a great price on the Lodge Dutch oven, you got a great deal!
Are you happy with the 5.5 qt Lodge from Walmart? I just got the Lodge she showed in the video for Christmas (same color and everything - so cute!) but I'm considering returning it and getting the Walmart one instead. The 6 qt with the rounded bottom is just so wide. I can't use the burner next to it when it's on the stove. I assume the 5.5 qt takes up less space since the walls are straight?
What size was that lodge bare cast iron in the beginning
I gave my wife a dutch oven just last nite. It was great!
Is lecruset pots oval? Here in India we are getting oval casserol pots (as they are calling it)
Can you tell me what size that blue lecreuset dutch oven?
I looked at the Le Creuset in the store and I saw that the enamel leaves out the surface where the pot and the lid touched. It looks like that part has no enamel at all. Having seen that and knowing my husband tends to put everything in the dishwasher without thinking, I’m afraid he might kill it in no time. Staub, on the other side, is sold as dishwasher safe (not ghat I’d ever try to really put it in). What’s your experience?
I have a uno casa brand cast iron double Dutch oven, brand new for $5.00 from an auction. In a box unopen. The box is in good shape not beat up it clean looking. So im going to open it the next day to see .
WOW a $5 cast iron pan? I'm very interested in hearing about the auction process and the condition of the Pan. Please come back to update me when you open it. Thanks for watching!
@@sweetsavant this was a local auction Hays Auction on a Tuesday it has upscale items to bid on. Furniture, lamp, pictures, mirrors, DVDs CDs cookware and box lots were you can get a box with things cheap to look threw, nobody really wanted. That auction been around for years since 1972. The cast iron dutch oven has rubber pot holders for both sides and also a rubber round bottom, the rubbers are separate, I guess like yours in the picture. This is my first to get it that cheap and it's New old stock. I hope this helps you to know more the auction and the cast iron dutch oven. Take care 🙏
I thought you aren’t supposed to use them on high heat like for frying? Is that not true?
Hi! You mention in the description that you got le creuset from William sonoma for only 140! Do you know around what time of year they have these prices and clearance ?
Hi Natalie. I'm sorry I don't remember what time of year I bought the Le Creuset Dutch oven.
Hi. Can you do a review on the Pioneer Woman dutch oven? I really am debating on getting hers because it looks so pretty and it's about $55 at Walmart
Hi Tammy! I'll look into the Pioneer Woman dutch oven. Thanks for the suggestion
Are those white or cream Le Creusets?
I've wanted a French oven for a long time but they are expensive. I'll break down and get one soon.
They are pricey so look for sales. If you shop on Amazon check for used like new for discounts. I've had very good results with that event with Staub and Le Creuset. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip. I'll look into that.
Have you ever had a Dutch oven?
I would have liked to learn whether or how I can bake with a Dutch oven on an electrical stove.
That's interesting. I will look into doing a video like that. I'll need to gain access to an electric stove.
Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant Thank you for picking up my question. I'm looking forward to your video. ❤
Woukd you get the Lodge for $80 or martha stewart for $64?
I got a Lodge pot at the grocery store on sale for $60…three months later the enamel on the lid chipped and the piece dropped in the sauce I was making.😢. I threw it away and cook without a French/Dutch oven.
Oh my! That's terrible
I am wondering if anyone has experience with the new Lodge USA made?
I haven't tried it yet but it's definitely on my list! Thanks for watching
💖💖❤️❤️😍😍🥰🥰cute lady
What color is the blue??
Hello! I believe this blue color is Marseille if I remember correctly. Thank you for watching
I always believed the difference between a Dutch oven and French oven was the thread count.
How many Dutch ovens do you have girl! Lol 😆
Way too many, Ron 🤣
@@sweetsavant I don't blame you! I have a few myself, plus I just bought a LeCreuset 5.5 quart for my wife! Christmas gift.
These are so HEAVY, I love them but to lift them is too much.
A great Le Creuset knock off is Crumble, it’s about half the price
Thanks for that information! I'll check out Crumble Dutch ovens.
Remey to also state the merits of the enamelled pots as they can take a lot of abuse!
That's true. I do try to be gentle on them though because they can chip
Hi thank you for the info I just purchased one for the first time, and I love it, is the Macy’s brand I paid 50.00 for the 4 quart and have the little round ball 11:28 on the lid like the Le Creuse