Decent enameled cast iron pots

I inherited some Le Creuset that my parents had received as a wedding gift in the 70s.

We still use those pieces daily and there is a very strong likelihood that my kids will be cooking with them in a digs somewhere some day.

If it's out of your budget then it's out of your budget but if you could perhaps stretch to it buy cutting back on unnecessary items one month then it's really worth it.
 
SlinkyMike said:
I inherited some Le Creuset that my parents had received as a wedding gift in the 70s.

We still use those pieces daily and there is a very strong likelihood that my kids will be cooking with them in a digs somewhere some day.

If it's out of your budget then it's out of your budget but if you could perhaps stretch to it buy cutting back on unnecessary items one month then it's really worth it.
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The thing is how do we know their pots are still produced the same way..? I find that most things produced way back when was much better quality compared to today and was "built to last". I have one of their 30cm non stick pans and it has worked well over the last 3 years or so. That said I definitely don't see it lasting exceptionally long despite us making sure to not scrub it when cleaning and not using any metal utensils etc etc.
 
SlinkyMike said:
I inherited some Le Creuset that my parents had received as a wedding gift in the 70s.

We still use those pieces daily and there is a very strong likelihood that my kids will be cooking with them in a digs somewhere some day.

If it's out of your budget then it's out of your budget but if you could perhaps stretch to it buy cutting back on unnecessary items one month then it's really worth it.
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I would have been willing to stretch it to R1500. But the same sized pot in the Le Creuset range was R3500 at Binuns with a 20% discount. Which just comes down to the exact same price I can get it for at the official Le Creuset store in Woodlands.

Look. R699 is not such a massive loss if it only lasts for 2 years. But it is an astronomical saving if it lasts about as long as the Le Creuset would have.

Only time will tell. And because I am the one mostly doing the cooking in our household I take very good care of my utensils and cookware.

I still have a Bauer frying pan that I bought 13 years ago when I left school and moved into my own place. The coating is still as new.

Granted. I had one of their other pans which was chucked in the bin after the wife scrubbed it with steel wool :eek:
 
APoc184 said:
I would have been willing to stretch it to R1500. But the same sized pot in the Le Creuset range was R3500 at Binuns with a 20% discount. Which just comes down to the exact same price I can get it for at the official Le Creuset store in Woodlands.

Look. R699 is not such a massive loss if it only lasts for 2 years. But it is an astronomical saving if it lasts about as long as the Le Creuset would have.

Only time will tell. And because I am the one mostly doing the cooking in our household I take very good care of my utensils and cookware.

I still have a Bauer frying pan that I bought 13 years ago when I left school and moved into my own place. The coating is still as new.

Granted. I had one of their other pans which was chucked in the bin after the wife scrubbed it with steel wool :eek:
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Dude... don't don't spend big money on pots for her. WOW, chicks are supposed to know this stuff.
 
Nerfherder said:
Dude... don't don't spend big money on pots for her. WOW, chicks are supposed to know this stuff.
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Haha. Dude!

Everything purchased for the kitchen is for my use. I would say that I make food 95% of the time.

And I will never let her forget about that Bauer she screwed up. It comes up in every food fight :p
 
APoc184 said:
Haha. Dude!

Everything purchased for the kitchen is for my use. I would say that I make food 95% of the time.

And I will never let her forget about that Bauer she screwed up. It comes up in every food fight :p
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Ha ha

I think you can send those Bauers in for respraying though, its not too expensive. I remember someone telling me that.
I want to take my Le Cruset in though... its got a bit scratched. Not sure if its the way we are cleaning it or the temps on the stove.
 
Zenbaas said:
The thing is how do we know their pots are still produced the same way..? I find that most things produced way back when was much better quality compared to today and was "built to last". I have one of their 30cm non stick pans and it has worked well over the last 3 years or so. That said I definitely don't see it lasting exceptionally long despite us making sure to not scrub it when cleaning and not using any metal utensils etc etc.
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It's a valid point.

What I can tell you is that my wife and I also received some as wedding gifts seven years ago and they are holding up very well. They look like the older pieces after 7 years but the ageing seems to have stopped there. Anecdotal evidence so take it for what it is.

What was really nice is that we did break a cast iron pan (handle snapped off when it was dropped - smashed one terracotta tile to pieces as well) Le Creuset replaced it no questions asked and gave me an extra lid that was kicking around the warehouse so now my 25cm pan and dutch oven don't have to share a lid... 1st world problems ey.

So top notch after sales and true to their guarantee. I can't speak for other people but I don't see that everywhere these days so it is appreciated.

Pro tip: oven cleaner (the old school foaming type) cleans the black grit that burns onto the outside of the cookware off perfectly. Do it outside, the fumes a toxic as all 'eff.
 
I seem to remember seeing some nice looking enameled cat iron pots at Afgri Farm City the other day. Not sure what the brand was though.
 
Zenbaas said:
The thing is how do we know their pots are still produced the same way..? I find that most things produced way back when was much better quality compared to today and was "built to last". I have one of their 30cm non stick pans and it has worked well over the last 3 years or so. That said I definitely don't see it lasting exceptionally long despite us making sure to not scrub it when cleaning and not using any metal utensils etc etc.
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granted, I know nothing about the manufacture of cast iron and enameling, but I did see a "how its made" on le cruset, and it looked like a very extensive and high quality process. whether they are using old super quality tooling, but modern "inferior" materials, I dont know
 
bokdrol said:
I seem to remember seeing some nice looking enameled cat iron pots at Afgri Farm City the other day. Not sure what the brand was though.
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I think those are LK Braai Products. Sold at most outdoor type shops and even Checkers outdoor section.

Quality does not look bad on their normal three leg potjies but haven't checked the enamelled ones yet. Don't know prices either.
 
Anyone using their cast iron pots on an induction hob? We bought an ellies single hob and so far its works a treat with our debuyer pans, but would like some first hand feedback on the cast iron pots.
 
brakpanpolisie said:
Anyone using their cast iron pots on an induction hob? We bought an ellies single hob and so far its works a treat with our debuyer pans, but would like some first hand feedback on the cast iron pots.
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Jip. I replaced my standard hob with 2 Induction hobs last year.

Works perfect.
 
brakpanpolisie said:
Anyone using their cast iron pots on an induction hob? We bought an ellies single hob and so far its works a treat with our debuyer pans, but would like some first hand feedback on the cast iron pots.
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All my stuff is Le Creuset with an AEG Induction hob, works without any problems. Food tastes is really great.
 
Nice, thanks for the feedback. Hopefully buying a new hob / oven combo soon, was thinking of going gas but the induction just works so much better for us. Plus I have an excuse to get some snazzy pots and pans!
 
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