Dutch oven vs. French Oven: Is a French oven any different than a dutch oven?
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Not really, no. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_oven http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Creuset
796797
I have both, and to be honest with you, I use the stainless one as a standard pot because it's much more shallow and great for quick boiling of something. Also, great for stews when I don't want to take out the extremely heavy cast iron Dutch oven.
161707
Not really, no.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_ovenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Creuset
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I am not sure which products you are comparing... But I do love the Lodge Dutch Ovens. I own 3 different sizes, and each costs $50-$60.Le Creuset is made in France, and retails between $250 and $400 per "French" Oven. Lodge is made in America, and is great for slow cooking, Braising, cheaper cuts of meat. Pork Shoulder (called Pork Butt in the Grocery Store) with Carrots, Celery, and Onions, with a cup or 2 of water, will be so delicious when cooked for 3 hours at 350F. You should try it. If you have never used a Dutch Oven, it is amazing the flavor that you can get.
1255211
This is a French Oven. A Dutch Oven has legs, a flat top, and can be stacked one on top of the other if you have more than one. Look for items from Lodge if you want excellent quality and price.
2016147
No which is why I bought it. it i a fabulous Dutch Oven very easy to clean, no worries about scratching and harmful coatings
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It should be fine, especially if you use the oven lid to keep the heat from escaping around the dutch oven. You will also need to use the heat diffuser plate to support the pot, and it should fit right down inside it. I've heard that dutch oven cooking is best with charcoal or wood, but I have had good results using propane on a very low flame.
280608
I have taken a Dutch Oven by the handles out of a 450 degree oven with no problem. (Using 2 gloves).
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I don't know. I don't know why it would be a problem. The dutch oven is heavy, but I think as long as you are careful, it doesn't matter that the cook top is glass. Maybe there is something about glass stove tops in the literature that comes with the product, or maybe with the glass top stove.
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No. I've always baked in them with no special considerations. Just be careful not to cook on the top or bottom oven racks. The bottom will burn, or the top will brown too quickly. Most recipes should say middle of oven.
671097
Here's a video from the Sun Oven website with the differences between the two ovens: http://www.sunoven.com/all-american-sun-oven-vs-global-sun-oven
267375
I don't believe so. When I had a 2-person household I had a lower quality Dutch Oven. I used it all the time for soups, stews, sauces. I wish I had had this then, as it spares you from hovering at the stove. Because of the even heat distribution, things won't scald/burn.Besides, making a large batch of soup, chili or sauce? Freeze a few quarts for later! That's how I survived Internship & Residency!!
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I use the 7 1/2 quart dutch oven for everything and I usually cook for 2 people. I live with my husband, and the dutch oven is great for making soups, stews, sauces, chili, spaghetti, and I even use it for stir-fry dishes. You can definitely fry chicken for four people in it. I like this size because I can make a full recipe of things like chili in it, and I usually have leftovers when it's just the two of us. For four people, we'll eat the whole thing!
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hihttp://www.all-clad.com/Pages/searchresults.aspx?k=dutch%20oven i found these 2 dutch ovens on the all clad website. the possible difference may be that one of them is copper core. but i'm not sure because i didn't see the #'s on the website's description.hope this helps.
964252
i agree with the other answer. this round wide dutch oven is perfect. so easy to clean and use.
46610
Yes, it does! I love my dutch oven and I bet you will too. Just be careful because when I cook a pot of beans in it, I have to make sure it doesn't boil dry. It gets really hot, and I have just a normal electric stove.
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No more than a regular Dutch oven, not featherweight by any means it's really durable but not heavy. I'm very glad I bought it!