I'm cooking for 2 - 4 people. Would you recommend the 4.5 qt. or 6 qt.
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Depends on what you're cooking... The 4.5 qt is plenty big for 4 or so servings of soup, and is the perfect size for a loaf of bread.
1861301
I cook for party of two. The 4.5 qt perfect. If more diners, perhaps the larger, 6 qt, would be the answer.
1861302
I bought the 4.5 quart because that is what the author of the Glorious One-Pot Meals cookbook recommended. She indicated if the oven is too big the flavors will change. It is perfect for us. I am cooking for 2 adults and we usually have enough leftovers for at least one more meal for each of us.
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It depends on what you are cooking, but I would recommned 6 qt if you want an extra space.Thank you for your inquiry.
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Bill, I will have to get back to you on this. The Double Dutch Oven is my birthday present from my wife and I can't open it until tommorrow 3/4. Based on pressure cookers and slow cookers of similar size that we cook in, I would say the DDO is plenty big enough for most anything. The 7 quart would be good for cooking for large groups or making more then you need and freezing or canning it. You are dealing with almost 2 gallons of food and a pretty large bread loaf in the 7 quart.Harry
112019
No it is better to have more room then less.you will find out you can cook more meals in the larger cooker then in the smaller. The 6 qt is the perfect size. I know you will love it
919803
Funny you should ask, I just cooked an 4.6LBS turkey breast yesterday. The 6-Qt was a good size for this. It came out great but I did spend a short time braising the breast to add a little color and crispness to the skin.
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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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Kind of a tough question :-). Depends on how often you eat kraut and want to make it...as you know it keeps for a long period of time. So I'd say if you make it and give it away as much as you like to eat it, I'd go with the 7.5L but if you really only make small batches and keep it all to yourself :-) I'd go with the 5L. If you purchase the 7.5L you never have to worry about ever needing a larger crock just incase you start experimenting with larger quantities.
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definitely no small whole chicken (the 6 or 8 qt would work better), maybe a 1 to 1.5lb roast.the 4 qt sounds big but it's really not, you can only fill it up to 3/4 capacity and then whatever you are cooking needs liquid or it'll burn.it works for me cause I only cook for myself but if you're cooking for a family get a bigger version
969264
As good or better overall. I have the 14.5, two 18.5s and the 22.5. The 14 is nice for small cooks. I overloaded it once and had to add charcoal. If you stick to smaller cooks, you won't have that problem. I have had no issues with temp control on it. Either using water or without water. Have roasted chickens in the 320-335 range and have smoked fish at 200-225 and also have done ribs and butts in between.
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I was worried that the 8-quart was too big for a typical camp group of 4, but I used it to make a stew with biscuits on top and it made only slightly more than 4 people ate. I am happy with the size for 4 people, but think that the 8-quart would also be good for 8 people if you had other things to go with what you made in the dutch oven.
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Jeanette- I bought the 5 qt. and have made bread as the perfect size for his recipe. The pan is quite heavy and the larger size you are asking about would be to big. I think... Happy baking, his bread is the best!
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Hello, B. Hetland. The size pressure cooker you choose should depend on how you intend using it. When I purchased my first pressure cooker I also was looking at the 6 & 8 qt. After researching, I decided on the 8qt, and was very pleased with the decision. You see, the qt capacity is to the brim of the pressure pan. However, it should not be filled past 2/3 full--and with some foods, not past 1/2 full, this means that in an 8qt cooker, the most you can put into it will be less than 6 quarts for the 2/3 full and, and for the 1/2 full rule, only 4 qts. I like to cook in large batches, so about 6 months ago I decided to also get a 10qt [Fagor]. Pressure cookers are extremely versatile appliances. In addition to cooking under pressure, they can also be used as regular saucepans, replacing other cookware. If you really get into using it frequently, and for its many applications, the larger 8qt size will give you more options, because it will accomodate a greater variety of inserts. Here is one that I have found extremely useful: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Dessert Maker Insert. This is also available brand new at eBay for a very reasonable price. I understand your concern for space limitations, and while the 8qt does have a larger footprint, I think you will be happy with that choice in the long run. I too have limited space in my kitchen, I managed to make room for 3 pressure cookers [6, 8 & 10 qt]. Because these are the pans I use most often, one is always "on display" on the cooktop. I also have a 4qt Presto, which I recently put with our camping gear. Because you are new to pressure cooking, you will probably be looking for useful information on how to get the most from your new pressure cooker. I recommend this cookbook: Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes The author also has a website with discussion forums www.missvickie.com
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I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max. I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
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I have been able to cook enough for 2 people in the 9 quart. It actually holds quite a bit in the 2 slots. Only draw back is tub depth which limits cooking like a whole chicken or such. If you are planning to cook large items then go with 11 qt. If you don't mind cutting things up then the 9 is OK.
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I love this slow cooker for a party I had! Was a big hit to my guests. Depending on how big a meal you make these 2.5 qt bowls aren't very big if your feeding a big family! I guess it depends on how much your family eats at a meal. It would be great for stews, soups and sauces. Great for keeping things warm!! Each slow cooker has it's own warming or heating element, so you can cook things on high or low or even just if you just want to warm things up!
683158
Yup. I have an old 4 quart Revere Ware one which is nice but too small for most published recipes. 6 quart is fairly standard.
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I have the qt so I don't really know about the 6 qt. I imagine it is much the same. I really like the steamer except the instruction manual really stinks; and I mean STINKS. One really has to search high and low for recipes to steam. I was thrilled to have a rice cooker and egg cooker all in one but our hard boiled eggs are so hard to peel. I think that this COULD be a great kitchen tool but at this point I cannot overly recommend it to anyone....Michele
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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!