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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I bought the Cuinart BRK 200, today at Tuesday morning for 59.00. Its their 50% off all marked down items. After reading all of the blogs on this oven I can't wait to cook!Tuesday morning sale ends Sunday. I may have been luck I found one!
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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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I just got mine. I have a 9 X 13 that I was hoping to be able to use, but the handles make it entirely too long. Do you know where I could find a 9X13 GLASS pan WITHOUT handles? I need this size for my cake, but I HATE to use the big stove oven.
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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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The one I got is small - perfect for a small slow cooker, which is why I ordered it. Works very well. Six inches round, I believe.
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Aloha Sara. The knob replacement fit my 8.8 quart oval dutch oven, so I guess it will do for your round one. Le Creuset is fantastic cookware!
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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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I do lot's of chilli on the stove top and since the burners are round, I went w/ the round base model. If you're going to do casserole in the oven, perhaps a oval model would work well.
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This is not the rack I bought, the one I bought is 25 cm by 15.5 cm, and is squared off at the corners. I don't know if this will work, but here's the link. It might be small for your french oven, but they have a large array of sizes. IC Wire Roasting Baking Broiling Rack, 10-Inches x 6-Inches
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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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round and lit is so nice both wash up great...used in oven but not over 350....if using gas stove use low/med heat or get little black on bottom but comes off with cleanser if not bad...I love mine
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These are oval shaped and not designed for round pies. If you use the bowls it comes with that would be fine, but you can't put them in the oven. You end up needing to make something more like a no bake cheesecake / pudding type. Try looking at some of Wilton's stands.
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Hello. If you can afford the 3, get it...if the other might be too small, why take a chance? You'll be able to use it more! By the way, ALL-CLAD "rocks"! You'll never be sorry for selecting that maker!!! Professional cook-ware!
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The rack inside this oven is round and you have two height options. This is an excellent microwave and convection oven. I use both ways frequently. The added bonus is it is very quiet. You will not regret this purchase if it is in your budget.
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Buy the oval shape. Most guides recommend adding ten inches to each end for length and 10 inches on each side for width. This is fine and looks nice when not in use. However, I find the ten inch overhang leaves a lot of tablecloth in the diners' laps when eating and I prefer to add six inches to each side to be functional although it does not look as formal.
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I've been using the 3 cup since my last post. I love it and it is exactly the right size. It is an attractive looking appliance as well. The larger size was just overwhelming and I don't think I would have ever used it to make a cake which was a "tooted" feature. In addition, since I use small proportions, I believe the rice turns out better in a smaller cooker from everything I've read on the net. Perhaps this isn't accurate but I am very happy with my final purchase.