"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
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> On 27 Jan 2004 06:59:07 -0800, (Mike) wrote:
>
> >This 9qt Dutch Oven seems too large for general use in the kitchen
> >oven or on the stovetop. For inside use, would I be better off with a
> >5qt or 7qt Dutch Oven? What size do you pros use in the kitchen for
> >stews, roasts, baking, etc? Thanks...
>
> Not a pro here, but we prefer the 7 qt. round for general use. I would
> think the 5+ qt. oval would be a decent alternative, though -- but the
> 5qt round would have limited capability for dishes like osso bucco
> that need more room due to the bones.
>
> -- Larry
>
I have a 4-1/2 qt Reverware Dutch oven, which is big enough for most things.
I have a 5-qt New Visions Dutch oven, which I hate because things burn too
easily in it if I'm not paying attention. It is used for noodles
regardless, since it is big. Sometimes, it would be nice to have one that
is 5-1/2 qts to 6 qts for soup, because sometimes the other pans just aren't
big enough. Then I could get rid of the glass 5-qt Dutch oven that I don't
like. We have a new kitchen remodeling place, which sells some upscale
cooking stuff like All-Clad pans and Wusthoff knives. I should have really
go there and take a peek at what they have. I guess Le Creuset would be
nice, but the price always scares me away.
Dawn