6 3/4 oval or round le crueset french oven? Hi, I'm buying my husband a 6 3/4 le crueset french oven for xmas but wonder which size is more versatile - oval shape or round?
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The general recommendation is round for more stove top use and oval for oven use, as most people have round burners on their stoves it should heat more evenly. I think the oval fits roasts and birds better. I have the oval but I also have a gas stove with a long center burner. Either way you can't go wrong!
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Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from sealing to the bottom if you want to cook without a rack, which I have also done. Hope this helps a little. Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from... » Read More Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from sealing to the bottom if you want to cook without a rack, which I have also done. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
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There are recipes out there for a 12 cup Bundt pan probably on the Food Channel site. There are also recipe books specializing in bundt cakes that call for this size. You will need to spend some time at the library or book store to check out these recipes. A lot of the boxed mixes specify the size of the bundt pan you should use. Anyway, if you are still afraid of over flow, a) you can bake it on a lined cookie sheet or like a jelly roll pan that has a lip or b) cut back on the batter and experiment a little bit c) call Nordic Ware customer service and discuss it with their support department. Their number is on line. Nordic Ware is a great product. I think you'll like it... super reliable. I'm never disappoint with any of the ones I have. Good Luck!
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I chose the 16" round over the rectangular because I can't make round pizzas bigger than 14" in the rectangular. So, to me, the extra couple inches on the 16" side would have been useless but there are probably other uses that make the rectangular stone a better fit for some people. I suppose it depends on what you like to make with your stone!
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Aloha Sara. The knob replacement fit my 8.8 quart oval dutch oven, so I guess it will do for your round one. Le Creuset is fantastic cookware!
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I have this (large) knob on my 5 qt. oval Dutch oven (approx. 23cmX29cm) and it is a good fit... Looks fine. You need a large knob to get a good grip when lifting a heavier large lid.
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Thank you for your prompt response. What a bargain the Granite Ware is compared to Le Creuset and other pans!
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Oval. Great for asparagus and any long veggies. Love the egg feature also. I really love mine.
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Pampered Chef used to sell a tiny baking stone just the perfect size for toaster ovens. I use mine in this oven and it fits perfectly. It is a small rectangular one if they still sell it. Hope that helps.
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I have a Crock-Pot brand 6 qt., oval crock-pot and it fits great with at least an inch all the way around. This is a great product, I LOVE mine so much I've already bought and given away 4 of them as gifts. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a hard bottom but I just cut outan oval piece of cardboard and covered it in duck tape to make it a little stronger and spill proof.
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As far as I can tell, it's only the shape. I believe the Dutch Oven has the same nipples on the inside of the lid for better braising. I love the Round Cocotte and use it often. I also have a LeCruset oval Dutch Oven which I rarely use anymore. The Cocotte lid fits much better and the size is more convenient.
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i agree with the other answer. this round wide dutch oven is perfect. so easy to clean and use.
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USA pans are the BEST bakeware pieces I've ever owned. The diameter of the donut well is as described below. You won't regret your purchase at all.
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When i started no-knead bread, I used the 7 qt dutch oven and it was fine, but now i use a 5qt. I prefer the 5qt, but may try a smaller one someday. Once the 7 qt was tied up on braise duty and made it happily in a Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Cover
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I bought them for a gift for my son and his fiancé, I know they have a regular size conventional oven. They use them often and love them! I would say they fit the oven fine!
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Regular is perfect for 2 people, it works great for virtually anything you want to cook. Bigger is always better. Especially better for tall stuff with a foil tent.
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The one I got is small - perfect for a small slow cooker, which is why I ordered it. Works very well. Six inches round, I believe.