Does anyone know what the difference is between Calphalon"s dutch oven & a chili pot, they look the same?
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While both items are 5 quart, the difference, to me, is the shape of the pot. My dutch oven is deeper (the sides are higher) than my chili pot. That's the only difference I can see. They both cook the same. If you can only buy one pot, I'd recommend the dutch oven.
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The shape of the 2 pots. The dutch oven seems larger , but it is a deeper pot (high sides). Then the shape is different.Both pots are good pots.
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The Dutch oven holds 7 quarts while this one, the chili pot, holds 5 quarts.
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I don't know the difference, but I love this pot. We use it for everything. Would make an excellent wedding gift to the couple that is just starting out. It is by far my favorite piece of cookware....
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I think/think it uses the same cover as the 40 L pot, only it (the pot) is taller. Have a great lobster party come May and a great corn boil come August !
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I own both, but just to confirm, went to the Calphalon website and compared the Unison 4qt soup pot and 5qt dutch oven. Both are oven safe to 500°. Soup pot is narrower and slightly taller than the dutch oven (to minimize evaporation while making soups, etc). Both pots have nonstick surface, however dutch oven's surface is the Sear Nonstick for browning and braising. Hope this helps. There's more info at the website, calphalon.com
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I found this site: http://cookinfanatic.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/crock-pots-vs-slow-cookers-yep-theres-a-difference/
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It doesn't look like there is a difference to me. I think I remember wondering the same thing when I bought my pot last summer. My pot doesn't leak at all from the faucet, FYI. Unless you love the decals, I would go for the cheaper version :)
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The numbers don't mean anything to me. I bet the more expensive one has the gold band around the dutch oven. I have the cheaper one and it cooks just fine, but it does get the discoloration inside from heat. I just use a light scrubbing with a brillo pad--good as new again.
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It's the same pan. Your second answer: It's called marketing. You more likely to buy the sauce pans, etc. if you like the saut pans. By the way they are the best pots and pans I've ever used. I own the complete offering including their bake ware!
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I believe they're the same product. I have both and they both do the same job for me. Get the discoloration off the bottom of my new pots and pans.
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Hi...I own two of these and love them. The Calphalon 5 qt tri-ply stainless steel dutch oven heats very fast. I've used it to cook curry chicken, brown stew chicken and even rice and I've never had food stick to the bottom. Here's the trick with stainless steel pots....if cooking meats, add about a tablespoon of oil to the pot before you add the meat, allow the oil to get very hot. Because the pot has a very thick bottom, it does take about 4-5 minutes to get very hot on medium heat. It is a wonderful pot....use the same utensils that you would have used in your nonstick to protect the interior from scratches. Give it a try!
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It has an insert cooking ceramic pot. It is easy to clean and works like a dream in making stews and pot roast. I made chilli beans in it and my friend swore I had used can product. So I showed them my trashcan, no chilli bean cans but had empty bean bags, and I had a smug smile of satisfaction. This is a great product, and very versitile, it will do killer potato soup, rice, sauces, beans, roast, BBQ, ect. But if you live in a solar energy house, it might be an energy hog. We love ours for putting on something and going to work knowing our meal will be cooked & waiting on us with the warming feature. Well now I am hungry... hmm, what to make this time... It has an insert cooking ceramic pot. It is easy to clean and works like a dream in making stews and pot roast. I made chilli beans in it and my friend swore I had used can product. So I showed them my trashcan, no chilli bean cans but had empty bean bags, and I had a smug smile of satisfaction. This is a great product, and very versitile, it will do killer potato soup, rice, sauces, beans, roast, BBQ, ect. But if you live in a solar energy house, it might be an energy hog. We love ours for putting on something and going to work knowing our meal will be cooked & waiting on us with the... » Read More It has an insert cooking ceramic pot. It is easy to clean and works like a dream in making stews and pot roast. I made chilli beans in it and my friend swore I had used can product. So I showed them my trashcan, no chilli bean cans but had empty bean bags, and I had a smug smile of satisfaction. This is a great product, and very versitile, it will do killer potato soup, rice, sauces, beans, roast, BBQ, ect. But if you live in a solar energy house, it might be an energy hog. We love ours for putting on something and going to work knowing our meal will be cooked & waiting on us with the warming feature. Well now I am hungry... hmm, what to make this time... « Show Less
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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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I don't know as I don't have any other All Clad products, I used Calphalon and was disappointed so I am slowly switching brands.
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I have quite a few scan pans. This particular set was a gift and I know the recipeint loves these. I love mine however I do not have the stock pot. If the lid goes in the oven it can be a dutch oven.
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I went on Amazon and did not see the exact one we have so they may no longer carry it. But ours looks a lot like the Calphalon Small Nonstick Roast Rack.
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Amazon has listed two different pots under the same description. One is fantastic, stainless steel, and one is non-stick and colored. I just wrote a review under the non-stick listing and now I am prevented from reviewing the stainless steel pot because I am only allowed one review!!!.....AMAZON please fix this. The person who asks which pot will they get will never be sure until you fix this.
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I'm not sure I know what the difference is. To me it looks just like a Dutch Oven and that is how we are using it. Not sure if this helps. We have used it on top of the stove and in the oven. We have been very happy with out purchase.