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This meant I had a dialed-in collection of kitchen necessities.
If I didnt use it multiple times a week, it wasnt coming with me.
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Dutch ovens are absolute workhorses.
Chef Spencer is also on Team Le Creuset: I love my flame7.25-quart Le Creusetenameled cast iron.
Ive had mine for about 20 years and it still looks amazing.
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It cooks very evenly, whether on the stove or in the oven.
Its my go-to pot for braising, roasting, frying, and batch cooking.
Plus, it doubles as a serving dish.
And dont forget about Dutch ovens for baking, too.
Her go-to is the signature round version.
Andy also backed Le Creuset without hesitation: Le Creuset for sure.
I think I have six Dutch ovens from them.
I love the signature oval one, but my favorite is the signature round one.
Breana closes out my research to decide on my future purchase: The5.5-quart Le Creusetwill forever be my classic.
While Le Creuset is the clear favorite among professionals, it comes with a premium price tag.