Is there a down side to cooking with a tagine that is too large? I usually cook for just two and am considering a 9-inch tagine.
2029458
The large tagine is not the problem for me since I am cooking for one but I like leftovers! The problem is one of storage! It takes up a lot of room and isn't as durable as a metal pot. I keep mine out on a table as part of a pretty display although with use it does not stay pristine!
2029459
I live alone and cook for myself with it. It is really wonderful and I am certain you will be pleased!!!
2029460
I usually cook for 4 or 5 so that we will have left overs. My tagine in the 9 incher. I don't think it would matter at all. You can put as much or as little as you like and it will cook wonderfully.
352512
I cooked a 2.5 lb roast however, it could accommodate a much larger roast. You just need to be careful the roast does not touch the burner elements in the back of the unit.
525290
I make one large hamburger in it. The heat is great and it does a good job. Two steaks.....well I do think its a bit small for that.I have a larger counter top grill that I use for more then one item.
439006
Kinda a preference thing on the handles but I always prefer one long handle , the dual loop handles get hot really quick , as far as size I always opt for the extra 2 inches , always better to have the option to cook more food if necessary.
1367363
I originally wanted it for 2-4 but it was larger than expected. I use it for 4-6 people. I follow a recipe on YouTube titled Chicken Tagine with Potatoes, Olives but I double the recipe. I bring the dish to the table and my guests love it! I also use the pan for roasts and stews. Did I answer your question?
1851281
Pam, there is a debate amongst cooks as to which is better glazed or unglazed, hand-made or factory made. So there are hand-made tagines (indeed I would suspect most are, given the cost of labor). I personally have always used a glazed tagine (although, as Roy answered, the bottom is unglazed). I would think that if there are unglazed spots on your tagine, other than on the bottom, (a) they won't do any harm, but (b) show poor crafts work. I haven't heard the advice Roy got about oiling and seasoning it over charcoal, but I have had a tagine split the first time I put it on the stove.
811621
Yes...but it is important to use an infuser as high direct heat may crack the tagine
1300522
Gee! Don't know if tagine can be used in oven. We like cooking with it on the electric stove top. We found a chicken recipe that has become a staple in our kitchen. My husband and I prepare this together, sharing the cutting up/chopping of ingredients, then assembling the dish.
1833237
I have 2 tagines, one with a hole and one without. Both seem to cook about the same Use a bit less liquid inthe one with a hole. Good luck.
1130329
Absolutely! Actually for a starter that's what I'll recommend.Stovetop can be tricky. If you don't use low heat or a diffuser, you run a serious risk of breaking the tagine.PS: Food comes out just as great weather used in the oven or stove top.
891534
1st let me say, I only cook for two. Additionally, I use my woks for a lot more than stir fry. I brown hamburger, cook oatmeal, sear meat for stew & etc. I love woks for their high sides and round shape. They work better than saucepans. Just my opinion. I think a 12" would be fine for up to 3 or 4 servings.
941009
Ron, as many of the people responding to your question have done, I purchased the 6 Qt. as well. I often downsize my recipes to a serving for 2 or 3 and a great cook book for these recipes is America's Test Kitchen, "Cooking for Two, 2012". There are slow cooker recipes that work great in the larger slow cooker and come out just fine. I purchased this specific Cuisinart because of its oblong shape - makes it easy to cook meat or chicken on skewers. And, with the larger size you are prepared for the eventual times you want to cook a roast or larger meal. Hope this was helpful.
81635
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.
1215757
Go with the larger size, you will love the left overs! I had a smaller crock pot earlier and it never made enough for leftovers. Also, if you have company you will appreciate the larger size.
871225
Your tajines MIGHT fit. I just measured the vertical clearance between a rack at the lowest position in the oven and the top heating element. It is right at 9", although it was hard to see so it might be 8.75". My guess is that if your tagine is closer to 8.5" than 9", it'll barely fit. At 9" I think it would be AT BEST a very very tight fit, and anything over 9" won't work at all.
267372
There is only my husband and myself. I have cooked smaller portions of stew in this. The cast iron maintains the temperature so you can have less product inside, and is holds a temperature without fear of burning. A five quart would probably suit you well but this is great if you ever want to make a big pot roast, entertain, or make extra to put aside. I guess the question is - why too large? A shortage of storage space would be my only reason to scale down.
1117864
I have two ot the Fagor pressure cookers a smaller one and the 10 quart and the small one is great for smaller dishes but the ten quart is fantastic for large roasts and hugh corned beef and cabbage dinners. My suggestion is go for the larger unit.