Cuisinart CI650-25BG Classic Enameled Iron Cookware, Cast, Provencal Blue

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Even at the highest one, the infrared technology focuses the heat to the cooking surface, which helps keep the base and housing cooler. Still, we tried some more extreme abuse trials to see if we could uncover any obvious differences in quality. With a 9-inch cooking surface, there was plenty of room to sear four chicken thighs without crowding the pan, and when it was time to flip, they released immediately. This is quite common with enameled ovens, with the most notable exceptions being French brands like Le Creuset and Staub.

The Cuisinart cast iron Dutch ovens look like a Le Creuset with the straight sides giving plenty of room inside the bottom of the oven. Sure, it requires a little more upkeep than, say, nonstick pans, but the beautiful, even results are worth it, and the grill pan will likely last forever. Manufactured in China, the Cuisinart performed nearly as well as the pricier pots and at a third to a quarter of the cost of the French brands.Many people find it frustrating to scrub down a grill pan after use, and some are let down by the lack of smokey flavor. If you’re looking for a braiser that will look nice on the table as a serving dish, you may want to lean toward purchasing one that has a thicker construction, which will help the dish retain its heat over the course of the meal. Regardless of what dishes frequent your dinner table, there is a Dutch oven geared toward your cooking habits.

The cast iron handles are not as wide as I would like which unless optimum care is taken could impede a secure and safe grip.These handles do allow you to safely transport the oven from the cooking area to the table for serving if care is taken. Most electric burners rely on coils, either exposed or beneath a glass or cast iron surface, which heat up when electricity passes through them.