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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No it is round but I do not care what shape it is all I care about is that it works so well. I got tired of a multitude of so called non stick pans that really did not do what was advertized they would do . I have a used Oval Bialetti that I had purchased from a Thrift store for $1 a few years ago and the non stick still works so well on it I decided to get another Bialetti for on top of the stove, I gave all my other non stick pans to my grandaughter and use this one because it works beautifully as does my oval one. You really can slide out a fried egg or a slice of cheese from this product. Would recommend this brand anytime. No it is round but I do not care what shape it is all I care about is that it works so well. I got tired of a multitude of so called non stick pans that really did not do what was advertized they would do . I have a used Oval Bialetti that I had purchased from a Thrift store for $1 a few years ago and the non stick still works so well on it I decided to get another Bialetti for on top of the stove, I gave all my other non stick pans to my grandaughter and use this one because it works beautifully as does my oval one. You really can slide out a fried egg or a slice of cheese from this... » Read More No it is round but I do not care what shape it is all I care about is that it works so well. I got tired of a multitude of so called non stick pans that really did not do what was advertized they would do . I have a used Oval Bialetti that I had purchased from a Thrift store for $1 a few years ago and the non stick still works so well on it I decided to get another Bialetti for on top of the stove, I gave all my other non stick pans to my grandaughter and use this one because it works beautifully as does my oval one. You really can slide out a fried egg or a slice of cheese from this product. Would recommend this brand anytime. « Show Less
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As far as I can tell, it's only the shape. I believe the Dutch Oven has the same nipples on the inside of the lid for better braising. I love the Round Cocotte and use it often. I also have a LeCruset oval Dutch Oven which I rarely use anymore. The Cocotte lid fits much better and the size is more convenient.
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The one I purchased is round, not oval, but I use it a lot and like it very much.
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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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Both round. One fits inside the other. This one is good. Very strong. I broke one model on a larger lemon than I should've tried. I bought this to replace. Works great. Don't think I could break this one
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I have a Crock-Pot brand 6 qt., oval crock-pot and it fits great with at least an inch all the way around. This is a great product, I LOVE mine so much I've already bought and given away 4 of them as gifts. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a hard bottom but I just cut outan oval piece of cardboard and covered it in duck tape to make it a little stronger and spill proof.
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The item I purchased is a classic waffle maker. It makes round, four segment waffles. All-Clad's Belgian makers are rectangular or square. Not sure if they make a classic square model.
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They make 2 models round and elongated. I ordered the round and it was perfect fit. You can go to their web site and check the correct model you are looking for, then order from Amazon for best price .
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I think 2 of the oval type ; small 18 in I love for small roast or bigger chicken; even stew....the larger on is like 21 in and is for Turkey size or large roast, I've used mine for 2 big beef roasts with potatoes and carrots etc like pot roast yumm. THERE are round roasters with lids too and I love mine it is great making sauce for spaggetti ....hope this helps...
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Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from sealing to the bottom if you want to cook without a rack, which I have also done. Hope this helps a little. Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from... » Read More Sandy, It looks like answers for more than one size roaster are all showing up in one general Q&A; for Granite Ware. I have the 13-inch roaster which refers to the length including the handles, not the interior length. I can roast a smaller chicken in it and I use the Harold 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 oval rack BUT I had to bend it down the middle with pliers because it was slightly too wide to fit (I think the width of mine is 8 inches.) It was hard to bend and is not perfectly symmetrical but I like the slight V that formed in the rack. The bottom of the roaster has indentations to prevent a bird from sealing to the bottom if you want to cook without a rack, which I have also done. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
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I bought them for a gift for my son and his fiancé, I know they have a regular size conventional oven. They use them often and love them! I would say they fit the oven fine!
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Yes. I have a very large oval cooker and it fits it even better than it would a round one. They even come with ties so that you can use them as a cooking bag in a pan in the regular oven.
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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 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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Its an oval shape. Approximately 2in x1in. Not completely round. Great product. Very happy with purchase...hope that helps!
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Cuisinart makes another countertop model that will easily take a 9 X 13 baking pan. I can use my Le Creuset heavy baking dish in it. It is a TOB 260.