Sur La Table has the Staub Cast Iron Cocotte with Glass Lid for $100 with free shipping. Better than the previous $130 front page deal. Deal ends on Monday.
I'm not bullish on the glass lid. It doesn't contain the self basting spikes.
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Glass top version is good for people who use on stove top, without it being a slow cook. Soups that start with sauting veggies, for example.
Cast iron top version is good for use in oven, and slow cooks. Better for a slow cook on stove, for example, a slow cook roast on stove top.
I haven't used a cast iron with a glass lid, and I haven't seen a Staub glass lid in person, but I often use glass lids on pots for the stovetop and really like it.
It's very handy for checking up on a simmer (e.g. not under or about to boil over) without having to actually do anything, and to check the color of something quickly and often without fuss.
It depends on what you want to do with it (e.g. in the oven it's no help), but for many things a glass lid is preferable.
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I'm not bullish on the glass lid. It doesn't contain the self basting spikes.
Thanks for the comment. Was sort of tempted at first but realized glass lid wouldn't be preferable and past deals with cast iron lids show up as $100. My small apartment kitchen would appreciate that I wait too.
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12-02-2021 at 05:46 PM.
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Thanks for the comment. Was sort of tempted at first but realized glass lid wouldn't be preferable and past deals with cast iron lids show up as $100. My small apartment kitchen would appreciate that I wait too.https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...s/emot-LOL.gif
I haven't used a cast iron with a glass lid, and I haven't seen a Staub glass lid in person, but I often use glass lids on pots for the stovetop and really like it.
It's very handy for checking up on a simmer (e.g. not under or about to boil over) without having to actually do anything, and to check the color of something quickly and often without fuss.
It depends on what you want to do with it (e.g. in the oven it's no help), but for many things a glass lid is preferable.
Out of all my dutch ovens I probably use my 4qt staub the most. Doesn't help that 2 of them are ovals and i don't use em.
Just FYI on the Matte black: Its basically just the interior coat without an outer coat. I got one last year with the brass knob, but this time it basically just looks like less work with the same lid.
Why we use dutch oven or cast iron pans when Cepahalon do the job? Sorry for my ignorance. Whats the hype though? My cast iron pans are so heavy I dont use them due to weight.
I ordered earlier in the week when they had the $129 sale, hoping they do the right thing and price adjust.
Glass lid doesn't bother me - I use my enabled cast iron uncovered plenty often. (And I'm not sold that when I do use the lid, that the self basting ridges actually do anything that will make a noticeable difference. Guess I'll find out.)
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Glass top version is good for people who use on stove top, without it being a slow cook. Soups that start with sauting veggies, for example.
Cast iron top version is good for use in oven, and slow cooks. Better for a slow cook on stove, for example, a slow cook roast on stove top.
It's very handy for checking up on a simmer (e.g. not under or about to boil over) without having to actually do anything, and to check the color of something quickly and often without fuss.
It depends on what you want to do with it (e.g. in the oven it's no help), but for many things a glass lid is preferable.
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It's very handy for checking up on a simmer (e.g. not under or about to boil over) without having to actually do anything, and to check the color of something quickly and often without fuss.
It depends on what you want to do with it (e.g. in the oven it's no help), but for many things a glass lid is preferable.
Just FYI on the Matte black: Its basically just the interior coat without an outer coat. I got one last year with the brass knob, but this time it basically just looks like less work with the same lid.
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Glass top version is good for people who use on stove top, without it being a slow cook. Soups that start with sauting veggies, for example.
Cast iron top version is good for use in oven, and slow cooks. Better for a slow cook on stove, for example, a slow cook roast on stove top.
Glass lid doesn't bother me - I use my enabled cast iron uncovered plenty often. (And I'm not sold that when I do use the lid, that the self basting ridges actually do anything that will make a noticeable difference. Guess I'll find out.)
Edit: found it, just had to search site.