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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No. A large round pie or casserole dish work best. (about 12. Inch) the turntable has a rsisedvedgevthat a 12inch square pan will just fit on top and rotate. Have to watch closely that it doesn't shift though. Round is more secure. I think the larger size oven accommodates 9x13 pans but I didn't have space for that one.
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I bought mine a little over a year ago and it is more square than round. I don't know which version/shape provides more surface area for cooking. I don't see a downside to either version. No hot or cool spots. All things being equal, the heating source is the key to success. The slightly square version fits nicely and is stable on my portable gas grill.
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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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The item I purchased is a classic waffle maker. It makes round, four segment waffles. All-Clad's Belgian makers are rectangular or square. Not sure if they make a classic square model.
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So, the LCS3 (which is currently priced at 22 and some change) is only a 10 inch diameter and has sloped sides measuring only at 1 3/4 in (might be 1 1/4 in I'm going off memory). The LK8S3 is 10.25 diameter and the sides are not sloped they are straight and measure 2 inches high. I just used the LK8S3 this morning for a fritata with eggs, red bell peppers, baby bellas, chopped kale, and sharp cheddar on top. I have a five person family and it is big enough to produce a yummy fritata that will feed us all. I start the meal on the stove top and finish in the oven. I like the high/straight sides of this dish because you could even bake a cake in it or a pot pie etc. I have a pan comparable to the LCS3 but it is smaller in diameter (I think an 8 or 9 in). Pans with a sloped side are great for sauting and performing cooking tasks that require moving the pan around to flip the food about. The LK8S3 is quite heavy so I could only assume the LCS3 "chef's" series skillet might be more pricey because it might be lighter weight for performing tasks that require flicking of the wrists and flipping without compromising the length of the diameter and the quality of the cast iron. Don't quote me on that, the last part is only an assumption. If you want an exact explanation I'm sure someone at Lodge would be happy to assist you. They probably have a contact link on their website. Hopefully I helped, I tried my best. Have a lovely day!
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Hello Craig, I purchased this for a Splendid round pressure cooker and it works wonderfully. I pulled it out to see if it could be used oval and it didn't seem to loose it's shape integrity. The package shows oval. Hummmm. I really wish I could help you more but I really don't know. Best regards, Tamara
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I have both sizes. I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go. In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven. If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven.
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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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I used to have a round one but now I have the oval. Definitely liked the round better. Seems like the oval is distorted.
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For using charcoal briquette if you don't want to use wood. I've had mine for a year and have never used the L shaped piece but I plan on trying it this summer.
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My new knob came from Le Creuset. It is larger and stronger than the original and I like it. I have baked bread in it at 425 degrees with no problem, but only a few times.
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I have a 6 qt. oval crock pot and there is plenty of liner over the sides. It doesn't fit tight at all. I have no doubt that it would fit. In fact, I have also used these in a large pan in the oven for baking ham, etc. and they work beautifully.
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Thank you for your question. This oven is round in shape. Thank You! Buyhappier
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I bought the round stone. 16 3/4 diameter 1/2" thick - Works great. Pre-heat oven with stone to 500 first.
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First off I like the grill, the infra red cooks hotter and more evenly than conventional The grill area is 18" x 24" oval. I would say 6 will fit nicely, you could sneak in 1 more on the left and right rounded edges but that probably would not cook as evenly.
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No, it will not work in your oval dutch oven. The dimension are 9 3/4" Diameter X 5 1/8 Deep, Handle measures 8" L X 6 1/2" H. Hope this helps.