Would you buy a cooking ware worth $1000?

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Answer 1

abc3643 | 94 opinions shared on Shopping & Gifts topic.

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Absolutely!
An investment in All-Clad and Le Creuset is worth it.
Especially the Le Creuset.
A Le Creuset Dutch oven can run you about $300-$500 depending on the size, but it will last forever and a day. All the professional chefs use Le Creuset - watch The Food Network, such as Iron Chef America.
HOWEVER, don't bother with Le Creuset's new colors. Stay with the classics such as the reddish ones (Cerise or Flame) or White. Le Creuset is spreading out into too many colors now.
Anyway, right now, they are having a fall sale...
This 6-3/4 qt Dutch oven is a good deal at $250.00.

www.lecreuset.com/.../LS2552.html
https://www.lecreuset.com/cookware/dutch-ovens

Something else:
If you do get Le Creuset, invest in the high temperature metal lid knob.
Many knobs from various brands cannot stand the high oven temperatures (such as 500 deg F) required for some recipes such as baking dough. The standard ("phenolic") knob on a Le Creuset lid is black and will stand up to about 390 deg F, but we got the silver stainless steel one for ours because it can tolerate the higher temperatures. The knobs are not expensive so it is a worthwhile investment.
www.dutchovenscookware.com/.../

Also, consider getting a subscription to Cooks Illustrated. Well worth it because of what they teach. Also, if you can, get a copy (used is fine) of "The Professional Chef "(the "Cooking 101" book at "The CIA" aka "The Culinary Institute of America") and "The Joy of Cooking". I prefer the 1997 edition which is special.

abc3643

1 mo
www.lecreuset.com/round-dutch-oven/LS2501.html

A large Dutch oven is worth it.
The largest is 13-1/4 qt. I don't think we have that, but, for under $600, I'd buy one.

Description

America's Test Kitchen recommended
(* "ATK" is a show on PBS and also the publishers of Cooks Illustrated)

The iconic Le Creuset Dutch oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Expertly crafted from enameled cast iron, the everyday versatility of the Dutch oven makes it ideal for everything from slow-cooking and braising to roasting, baking, frying and more.

Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that locks in moisture and flavor to produce superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean vibrant porcelain enamel requires no seasoning, minimizes sticking and is dishwasher-safe.

Features

Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention
Ready to use, requires no seasoning
Easy-to-clean and durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking
Light colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress
Tight-fitting lids are specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the food
Ergonomic knobs and handles are designed for easy lifting
Stainless steel knob is safe at any oven temperature
Lightest weight cast iron by quart on the market
Compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 500°F
Safe for dishwasher and metal utensils
Asker

1 mo
you must be rich lol
abc3643

1 mo
I am not rich - my wife make's sure that I am never rich.
BUT, instead of throwing away money buying cheap shit that dies every year or two, if you spend the money on getting quality that lasts decades (AND CAPABILITY), it is worth it.

Don't forget these two timeless adages:
1. "You get what you paid for."
(So, if you pay for shit, you get shit.)

2. "The bitterness is poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin
(So, when you spend for good quality, you feel the reward each and every day. Especially after experiencing poor quality.)

I used to be poor - and I'll probably lose my job next week - but I just bought shit quality for so long because I needed SOMETHING at the time and didn't want to wait. It's all in the trash now. But my All-Clad and Le Creuset are over 10 years old and still fantastic and makes us feel happy every time we cook.
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abc3643

1 mo
I wanted to re-iterate about capability too.
Some cheap products just can't do what you want them to do.
So, either you have to buy something else that can do it, so you have two times the number of things (and, yes, that can be expensive) OR you just spend the money once on the thing that can do it. It may not be cheap, but it gives you the capability without the waste.
abc3643

1 mo
This may help...
https://www.mashed.com/50514/get-pots-pans/
abc3643

1 mo
One good Dutch oven is SOOO versatile. You don't need many other pieces of cookware...

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>>> Dutch ovens can do almost anything

Every food writer worth his or her pink Himalayan mountain salt knows to reflexively praise versatility in cookware. The only reason Alton Brown isn't a cult leader is because he hasn't figured out a good way to turn "avoid unitaskers" into a chanted mantra.

There is perhaps no piece of modern cookware less unitasked than a well-made Dutch oven. It'll boil, braise, roast, stew, fry, and bake anything you can put into it. Invest in a solid 6-quart model with an enamel lining to prevent acidic foods from acquiring a metallic taste.

Anything you start on the stovetop can be easily finished in the oven. Many models are campfire safe, meaning they can be buried in coals for that unforgettable, buried-in-coals taste. Invest in a heavy duty model and chances are it'll outlast your stove. Just try not to giggle too much when saying the name, or no one will trust your cooking.

Answer 2

abc3643

www.lecreuset.com/round-dutch-oven/LS2501.html

A large Dutch oven is worth it.
The largest is 13-1/4 qt. I don't think we have that, but, for under $600, I'd buy one.

Description

America's Test Kitchen recommended
(* "ATK" is a show on PBS and also the publishers of Cooks Illustrated)

The iconic Le Creuset Dutch oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Expertly crafted from enameled cast iron, the everyday versatility of the Dutch oven makes it ideal for everything from slow-cooking and braising to roasting, baking, frying and more.

Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that locks in moisture and flavor to produce superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean vibrant porcelain enamel requires no seasoning, minimizes sticking and is dishwasher-safe.

Features

Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention
Ready to use, requires no seasoning
Easy-to-clean and durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking
Light colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress
Tight-fitting lids are specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the food
Ergonomic knobs and handles are designed for easy lifting
Stainless steel knob is safe at any oven temperature
Lightest weight cast iron by quart on the market
Compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 500°F
Safe for dishwasher and metal utensils

Answer 3

Asker

you must be rich lol

Answer 4

abc3643

I am not rich - my wife make's sure that I am never rich.
BUT, instead of throwing away money buying cheap shit that dies every year or two, if you spend the money on getting quality that lasts decades (AND CAPABILITY), it is worth it.

Don't forget these two timeless adages:
1. "You get what you paid for."
(So, if you pay for shit, you get shit.)

2. "The bitterness is poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin
(So, when you spend for good quality, you feel the reward each and every day. Especially after experiencing poor quality.)

I used to be poor - and I'll probably lose my job next week - but I just bought shit quality for so long because I needed SOMETHING at the time and didn't want to wait. It's all in the trash now. But my All-Clad and Le Creuset are over 10 years old and still fantastic and makes us feel happy every time we cook.

Answer 5

abc3643

I wanted to re-iterate about capability too.
Some cheap products just can't do what you want them to do.
So, either you have to buy something else that can do it, so you have two times the number of things (and, yes, that can be expensive) OR you just spend the money once on the thing that can do it. It may not be cheap, but it gives you the capability without the waste.

Answer 6

abc3643

This may help...
https://www.mashed.com/50514/get-pots-pans/

Answer 7

abc3643

One good Dutch oven is SOOO versatile. You don't need many other pieces of cookware...

=====
>>> Dutch ovens can do almost anything

Would you buy a cooking ware worth $1000?

Every food writer worth his or her pink Himalayan mountain salt knows to reflexively praise versatility in cookware. The only reason Alton Brown isn't a cult leader is because he hasn't figured out a good way to turn "avoid unitaskers" into a chanted mantra.

There is perhaps no piece of modern cookware less unitasked than a well-made Dutch oven. It'll boil, braise, roast, stew, fry, and bake anything you can put into it. Invest in a solid 6-quart model with an enamel lining to prevent acidic foods from acquiring a metallic taste.

Anything you start on the stovetop can be easily finished in the oven. Many models are campfire safe, meaning they can be buried in coals for that unforgettable, buried-in-coals taste. Invest in a heavy duty model and chances are it'll outlast your stove. Just try not to giggle too much when saying the name, or no one will trust your cooking.

Answer 8

JackSmy

Guru

NO, NEVER!! Anyone that cooks, doesn't need super-expensive label BS!!
A non-stick pan, a Dutch Oven Pot, a rock pot, and a few saute, or fry pans!! Maybe an Instant Pot, though that is HERESY, to some REAL Chefs!! LOL!