Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for Dutch ovens.
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Cuisinart chips too quickly ..invest in Le creuset..they have a lifetime warranty
I have used a Lodge plain cast iron Dutch oven for some years. That pot is a workhorse. No enamel to chip or break. I am very happy with it. It cooks beautifully. The cost was very reasonable. I wonder what shortcomings Adam would say it has. It obviously does not have a white interior. Otherwise, it seems perfect to me.
I couldn’t bring myself to spend so much money on the Le Creuset, so I went with their 2nd choice: Cuisinart. It arrived today and it’s not only gorgeous, but the quality is superb. I’m so grateful to America’s Test Kitchen for their honest reviews – I consult their videos for all my kitchen/cooking purchases!
Actually prefer my le creuset round wide
Hello
That same 7 1/4 qt Le Creuset dutch oven is $480 in 2026. 😭😭😭😭
I have some Le Creuset items myself. Yes they are expensive but they’re well made, durable, and always get the job done. No issues.
It’s overrated