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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.

soup in a dutch oven

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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.

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

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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.