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Got a new Le Creuset cast iron dutch oven, now what?

post #1 of 16
1/19/10 at 9:08am
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I have found only a few recipe ideas from the Le Creuset and Staub website but I haven't found all that many ideas. Anyone have any favorites they cook in enamel coated cast iron? I have a pork loin that seems to be screaming to be put in this vessel and roasted. Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 16
1/19/10 at 9:32am
Use it for any recipe that calls for braising and stewing.
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post #3 of 16
1/19/10 at 10:46am
That is so cool! When I got one (I bought the Lodge version) I bought a cast iron cookbook but really didn't like the recipes. I have been using it for any recipe that calls for a dutch oven.

Le Creuset has a recipe book:

Amazon.com: Le Creuset Cookbook: The Cast Iron Way to Cook (9780859419956): Sue Cutts: Books
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post #4 of 16
1/19/10 at 12:08pm
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Thanks mj, I will look into these books. :peace:
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post #5 of 16
1/19/10 at 2:12pm
I have a lot of le Creuset cookware - I don't use LC specific recipes (apart from the leaflet in the casseroles, I don't think I got any recipes!) - I use them for making casseroles - one of the larger casseroles I use to roast a large chicken - I use the grill pans to grill (?broil in American?) steaks, salmon etc. I use the saucepans like any other saucepan.
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post #6 of 16
1/23/10 at 1:24pm
I didn't want to spend a couple hundred bucks on a LC so I ended up with a generic look alike that cost about $80. I can't tell any difference aside from the name. However, what I really love about the enameled cast iron is that you can reduce things like mirapoix to an incredible degree and although the pan/pot looks like it will take a sandblaster to clean it actually cleans quite easily. Try that in one of my stainless pots and I might as well toss it.

Rich
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post #7 of 16
1/23/10 at 4:50pm
You're welcome..let me know how they work for you
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post #8 of 16
1/23/10 at 4:51pm
I didn't buy the LC either, I bought a Lodge and I love it.

I clean mine with BarKeepers Friend and it comes out like brand new
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post #9 of 16
1/24/10 at 8:13am
Oh you're going to love your creuset! I use it for braising meats and soups. It does well in the oven and on the stove top. Although it's a bit heavy it cleans as easily as nonstick but really holds up to abbrasion.

A LaCreuset roasting pan is next on my wish list.
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post #10 of 16
1/25/10 at 11:30am
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A little update. I got the book missyjean mentioned and so far I have done about 3-4 things in it and all have come out well. I have done chicken with apple cider/parsnips, chicken breasts with carrots, parsnips and rosemary, a chuck roast with red wine carrots, celery, onions etc and a pancetta risotto with candied butternut squash. Going to try a pork chop recipe tonight. So far I am loving how it cooks. Pretty easy to boot. Thanks for all the help!
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post #11 of 16
11/21/10 at 2:25pm

That is good to know.  I am so glad you liked it, ivanthetrble.  How do you like your new pot?

 

My birthday recently passed and I am helping my husband select my gift by doing LC research.  I am really confused because I don't know whether to buy a stainless steel pot from the line of cookware I already have or to try the LC and, perhaps, eventually start a small collection.  I love the look of LC.

 

I make a tomato-based pasta sauce often.  Stainless always sweats the onions well. I am wondering if the LC will work as well or even better
 

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A little update. I got the book missyjean mentioned and so far I have done about 3-4 things in it and all have come out well. I have done chicken with apple cider/parsnips, chicken breasts with carrots, parsnips and rosemary, a chuck roast with red wine carrots, celery, onions etc and a pancetta risotto with candied butternut squash. Going to try a pork chop recipe tonight. So far I am loving how it cooks. Pretty easy to boot. Thanks for all the help!
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post #12 of 16
11/21/10 at 2:29pm

As for braising, I LOVE the cookbook Nikko recommended, ALL ABOUT BRAISING.  The recipes are unique and everything I have tried, so far, has been exceptional.

 

http://www.amazon.com/All-About-Braising-Uncomplicated-Cooking/dp/0393052303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290378515&sr=1-1

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post #13 of 16
11/21/10 at 5:37pm

As what I've read in this brand ( Le Creuset and Staub), I get interested and also the feedback makes me buy and try this one out. I'll let you know 

ho it turns out for me.. :)

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post #14 of 16
11/21/10 at 6:19pm

I feel the same way.  I am going to try it too. 

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post #15 of 16
11/26/10 at 12:02pm

I love my LC. I use it to mae chicken and dumplings and chili recipes.This is one of my favorites

 

http://www.chili-everyway.com/texas-chili-recipe.html

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post #16 of 16
11/26/10 at 1:12pm

Thanks to everyone for the help.

 

I ordered the 7.25 LC and received it on Wednesday.  

 

I can't wit to try it

 

As soon as the snow melts here, I am going to the store/library to look for one-pot cookbooks

 

If anyone has any favorites, please let me know

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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