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LordHaveMurci

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12,319 posts

190 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Currently using a Le Creuset TNS 28cm deep frying pan for most cooking, curries, paella, risotto etc but it is JUST about big enough. It does have a lid & is safe to go in the oven so it is very versatile apart from being non stick & not liking high heat & having to be handled carefully.

Keep looking at alternatives but do I need a cast iron casserole dish, a 3 ply saute pan or 3 ply casserole?

Le Creuset are very expensive but I am a big fan & their after care is very good so tempted to invest again but I'm not your average PH'er so budget is limited!

21TonyK

12,830 posts

230 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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LordHaveMurci said:
Currently using a Le Creuset TNS 28cm deep frying pan for most cooking, curries, paella, risotto etc but it is JUST about big enough. It does have a lid & is safe to go in the oven so it is very versatile apart from being non stick & not liking high heat & having to be handled carefully.

Keep looking at alternatives but do I need a cast iron casserole dish, a 3 ply saute pan or 3 ply casserole?

Le Creuset are very expensive but I am a big fan & their after care is very good so tempted to invest again but I'm not your average PH'er so budget is limited!
Get to Aldi quick, they have a 32cm Le Creuset copy for £30. I got one in store but I think they are also online.

LordHaveMurci

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12,319 posts

190 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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21TonyK said:
Get to Aldi quick, they have a 32cm Le Creuset copy for £30. I got one in store but I think they are also online.
Looked like they were out of stock online when I looked earlier this week frown

21TonyK

12,830 posts

230 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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LordHaveMurci said:
21TonyK said:
Get to Aldi quick, they have a 32cm Le Creuset copy for £30. I got one in store but I think they are also online.
Looked like they were out of stock online when I looked earlier this week frown
Have a look at John Lewis, I think their copy is around £60

LordHaveMurci

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12,319 posts

190 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Went for the 32’’ shallow casserole, only slightly larger than my Le C but should help & it should take higher temps Ok?

Anything I need to know before I use it, and in general use, do’s & don’ts?

sherman

14,800 posts

236 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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LordHaveMurci said:
Went for the 32’’ shallow casserole, only slightly larger than my Le C but should help & it should take higher temps Ok?

Anything I need to know before I use it, and in general use, do’s & don’ts?
Dont plunge it in cold water when its hot. Thermal shock will crack the cast iron.
The ceramic coating inside will make it very easy to clean.
Crackling on the glaze and brown narks will happen over time. These are just marks of flavour.