Which pot do you recommend? WIl Le Creuset work, or are those the ones that might burn the bag? What about stainless steel? Thanks!
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I would imagine that Le Creuset would enhance this products ability greatly! Enameled cast iron is fantastic at this process by itself! How much more so with this wonderful bag! I can't wait to try it out myself ;)
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage, Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com
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I just made lentil chili last night - brought the NOT pre-soaked lentils and veggies to a boil for one minute. Took the LeCreuset off the stove and popped it into the bag at 9pm. Then at 9am, opened up the bag and it was still very warm to the touch. When I removed the lid, steam escaped and the chili was perfectly cooked. Note - I unscrewed the handle on the top of the lid of the pot - then screwed it back into the underside of the lid so that I could turn the lid upside down to make the pot flat under the Wonderbag cushion. Hope that makes sense. (I do that for more room in the fridge too.) I just made lentil chili last night - brought the NOT pre-soaked lentils and veggies to a boil for one minute. Took the LeCreuset off the stove and popped it into the bag at 9pm. Then at 9am, opened up the bag and it was still very warm to the touch. When I removed the lid, steam escaped and the chili was perfectly cooked. Note - I unscrewed the handle on the top of the lid of the pot - then screwed it back into the underside of the lid so that I could turn the lid upside down to make the pot flat under the Wonderbag cushion. Hope that makes sense. (I do that for more room in the fridge too.)
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and... » Read More Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com « Show Less
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This is helpful. I had wondered about the metal in non-stick pots and maybe that wouldn't be a problem. But my main soup pot is ceramic. Has anyone tried a metal immersion blender in those? or in a crock pot, which is also ceramic?
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I am interested in the answer to this as well. I teach cooking and use stainless and titanium cookware...have been considering this rice cooker, but not without more info on the metal used in the pot.
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You need the porcelain/ceramic pot (caquelon) for those types. You can use the same assembly for heating but the metal pot will cook them at the wrong temp. Great set btw, got it at xmas and have used it a couple times since!
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TBH, I cook more with cast iron, but I've used my set to reheat soups and such for several months now and have had no issues. Purchased to replace a non-stick set, I really wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they perform and clean up. Don't forget to pick up some product like Barkeeper's Friend and they'll look brand new in seconds.
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I use a heavy stainless steel stock pot. This works far better than a plastic bucket.
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Hi JMaine,I bought this pot last Christmas and I am getting another this December. They are great!!! Non-stick (without the unnecessary coating) is more like it. If ever something gets stuck in there, don't you worry. It comes off with one swipe of your dish sponge. If you are considering this pot I recommend that you do make that purchase. They are pricy but you won't regret your money.Good luck and enjoy your Le Creuset pot.
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I own both an advanced 3.5 qt pot and three nouvelle skillets. Both have the hard annodized surface which is very nice and durable (even though they say you can use metal utensils I stick with wood, plasitc or silicone). The nouvelle has the multi-metal multi-layered bottoms which distrubute heat very evenly as well as are less likely to warp which was a big concern for me. The nouvelle pans also have the flush rivets for the handles which are a very nice feature as well. I would do the same as I did and buy the nouvelle skillets and go with the advanced for the pots. Hope this helps.
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I haven't used mine yet. However, I did buy two other tea pots from here and they were perfectly fine after pouring the boiling water over the teabags. I'm sure it would be fine. To make sure, I would start out with allowing the water to cool for a little while (at least one minute) before pouring, and or just pour a little at a time to see what happens.
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I've discarded the box, but a word of advice: DO NOT GET THE CUISINART "CLASSIC" pot(s). They are nice/good, but not at all the quality of the MultiClad line of Cuisinart. (You can pull up the Cuisinart website and pose the question about using it on the ceramic stovetops in the "contact us" link.
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I went back to the cupboard to give this pot a "going over" to see if anything would be wrong with putting it in the oven. I do not see anything that would prohibit oven use, if the oven is large enough. There are no pieces on the pot or lid which should melt at temperature. Handle for the lid is made from tubular(or solid) steel, as is the pot handles. The reinforcing band around the pot at the handle area looks to be steel. I bought mine for cooking pasta and for stocks (on the top burners), and I am very pleased so far. I would not hesitate to try the oven, if needed. There are no plastic or poly parts on the pot that I can see. I went back to the cupboard to give this pot a "going over" to see if anything would be wrong with putting it in the oven. I do not see anything that would prohibit oven use, if the oven is large enough. There are no pieces on the pot or lid which should melt at temperature. Handle for the lid is made from tubular(or solid) steel, as is the pot handles. The reinforcing band around the pot at the handle area looks to be steel. I bought mine for cooking pasta and for stocks (on the top burners), and I am very pleased so far. I would not hesitate to try the oven, if needed. There are... » Read More I went back to the cupboard to give this pot a "going over" to see if anything would be wrong with putting it in the oven. I do not see anything that would prohibit oven use, if the oven is large enough. There are no pieces on the pot or lid which should melt at temperature. Handle for the lid is made from tubular(or solid) steel, as is the pot handles. The reinforcing band around the pot at the handle area looks to be steel. I bought mine for cooking pasta and for stocks (on the top burners), and I am very pleased so far. I would not hesitate to try the oven, if needed. There are no plastic or poly parts on the pot that I can see. « Show Less
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I wouldn't trade any of my Le Creuset Dutch ovens. For me it's worth every penny! I don't own other enameled cast iron ovens so it's hard for me to make a comparison.
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Hi - The bag fits standard sized pots that are 2-9 quarts with short handles. It's recommended to use a stainless steel, cast iron or enameled cast iron pot with a metal lid (glass lids work but will not retain heat as long)
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Thank you, I just purchased the rocket grill and can't wait to get it. I have been looking all night for recipes. This will certainly come in handy. Also found some bags/pouches on ebay 100 for $8.00 + SH. Seems like a really good deal. Any advise on these bags?
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I'm curious about this as well, if the distance from the bottom will be too great or what. Perhaps one could use an alcohol stove with some wire to hold it up closer to the pot?
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I would contact Le Creuset directly. They are pretty good with replacement and warranty items.
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There's a replacement knob for the Le Creuset that's stainless steel. Although it doesn't tell you anywhere what the max temperature is for the stainless steel. I googled it and nothing. Just that the Phenolic knob is good up to 375. Why is it so hard for people to give us information we need? Why do you have to buy a replacement knob? Why don't they just use a knob that can withstand up to 500 degrees if one already exists...questions questions...Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel 2-Inch Replacement Knob