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This table works well for what it is. It gets your Dutch Oven out of the dirt and gives you a nice surface to have coals/briquettes on.
The top surface has some sort of coating on it that makes for very easy clean up. Almost a non-stick coating like on pots and pans, but thicker, more heavy duty.
The legs are 3/8" bolts that screw and unscrew from nuts that are welded onto the bottom of the table itself.
I think for the price that this is a great item to have for use with your Dutch Oven. And I'm sure other uses for too..
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When a larger table isn't available, this little stand works great. The design is simple and the funtion is useful. I've stacked 3 12" ovens on this thing without any problem.Best Deals for Camp Chef Dutch Oven Stand
This is a sturdy little table, I have two and use them often. They are perfect for supporting your dutch oven next to the campfire. It is also a great addition for those folks who have a bigger cook table, it will hold hot pots, charcoal starters and more.Honest reviews on Camp Chef Dutch Oven Stand
I've owned one of these for a couple of years, and just got another as a gift for my brother. The design is simple, it's extremely durable, and does what I need it to: it keeps the Dutch oven up off the ground when cooking. We camp in backcountry locations with no fire rings, and in sensitive habitat areas where you cannot build a fire on the ground (protected desert, etc.) We bring a washing machine drum or backyard firepit, and this little guy allows us to use the D.O.'s Additionally, in established campgrounds, we can actually use it on top of the picnic table. We have a 12" D.O. as well as a 10", and have stacked them easily. A 14" D.O. would fit just fine too.The surface is thick carbon steel, and there are large nuts welded at the four corners. The legs are actually 5 or 6" bolts that you screw into the nuts. With the legs off, the whole thing packs into a plastic tub along with the 2 D.O.'s, lid lifter, lid stand, gloves, etc.
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This is simple to set up, ultra convenient, and sturdy. We have several Dutch ovens, two 6 quarts and 12 quart. These can be stacked on this table one on top of the other with the use of the Dutch ovens. The table is a good idea when you want to use more than one Dutch oven and you are at a campground that you are perhaps unfamiliar with. Our first time out with this one we went to a campground we had never been to before, and typically, we create our own pit for our Dutch ovens, at this campground that was not an option and the fire pits and strange grates on them and coals would easily fall through and the grate didn't lift. It was a terrible idea for a camping fire pit.The Dutch oven table was the perfect accessory so we could make lasagna, bread and brownies stacked on top of one another on the Dutch oven table.
The table cleans up easily. There are four screws that make up the legs and take seconds to put on. It is stable and handled the weight of three full Dutch ovens. For the price, it exceeded my expectations.
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I love this pan so much that after I purchased one, I purchased a second one. What I love about this fry pan is that it's deep enought not only to fry in, but you can use it as a braising pan. I like this pan much better than the Le Crueset brand. Yes, the pan is heavy, but it's cast iron. It's a great heat conductor and heats up quickly and retains the heat well.
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Have not had this pan for long but used it a lot already both on the stove and in the oven works great for both. Already have a larger grenadine and really like this color.Best Deals for Staub Cast Iron Frying Pan, 10 inch
The grenadine color is a deep wine red that is even more beautiful in person. I really love how easy it is to clean and the versatility, going from stove to oven, just be careful with handling as the edge grip and handle both get hot to touch directly so a kitchen towel/mitt is a necessity. Keep in mind this is an enameled cast iron and is quite heavy so you get a little workout lifting this pan too!Honest reviews on Staub Cast Iron Frying Pan, 10 inch
I love Staub cookware. Whenever I have a little extra money I purchase a piece, this being the latest. The heat is very even.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Staub Cast Iron Frying Pan, 10 inch
I love this pot!! I have used this pot to make a large variety of things! Great for everything, but eggs get really sticky. I recommend cooking eggs in another one.Best All-Clad Brushed Stainless D5 Non-Stick 12-Inch Fry Pan Deals
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The surface is easy to got scratch, even I am using plastic/wood grip.
I hope this is under warranty. Thanks.elegantly designed, and feel good already by just holding it, the price will be well adjusted over time, highly recommend to everybody
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Yes, it's big, but I didn't think it was heavy. ***I JUST WEIGHED THIS KETTLE WHILE IT WAS FULL OF WATER AND IT ONLY WEIGHS 6 POUNDS. I can see that if you have trouble lifting a cat or bag of flour then you may have a problem here.
The craftsmanship is pure Kitchenaid. You will have no problem there. But beware that ONLY the stainless steel version is usable on glass-top stoves. The ceramic-covered versions are NOT. ***For those that don't know, you can click on this product to see what a glass-top stove/range looks like: Ceramabryte 28oz Cooktop Cleaner
The whistle is a bit screechy, but then again, you want it to alert you over the noise of the house.
The handle DOES get hot. Not burn-your-hand hot, but very warm. If you only touch the rubber part, you're fine, but you almost have to grab the whole thing to lift it and pour it safely.
I highly recommend getting the stainless steel version; it's beautiful and functional.
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The Kitchenaid 2qt tea kettle is an attractive, solid-performing, and simplistic addition to my cookware. I got tired of boiling water in my small Calphalon pot that I decided to finally buy a dedicated kettle.Sure, boiling water in a pot is fine, but have you ever forgot about the boiling water while waiting for it and it boiled dry? I'm guilty for sure. That's terrible for your pots too, not to mention a safety hazard. I wasn't sold on a stove top kettle over an electric but finally settled on the stove top.
The plastic electric kettles concerned me over leeching issues and the stainless steel electrics were very expensive. I was also worried that cleaning the electric kettle's would also be harder and really did not want one more thing in my kitchen to plug in amongst the mixer, toaster, microwave, ice cream maker, blender, etc. When Amazon's price dipped below half of what it cost elsewhere, I plunged in head first to get the stainless steel Kitchenaid kettle.
The stainless steel version, as mentioned by a previous reviewer, is safe on any stove top, including glass. This was the primary reason for me selecting the stainless, but aesthetic preference was a close second. As with any stainless steel interior pan or pot, there will be some white spots from hard water deposits, which disappear by boiling vinegar mixed with water and letting sit for about 10 minutes.
The kettle boils water quickly and the whistle starts out relatively quiet from a soft chirp to a full on, "hello I am B-O-I-L-I-N-G" whistle. The handle does NOT get hot. It can get mildly warm, but I would recommend either making sure you put the kettle on the correct-sized burner or using a slightly lower heat if having issues with a hot handle. I can't imagine that the silicone handles would actually melt, as one reviewer mentioned. I use Kitchenaid silicone trivets that get MUCH hotter and come in full contact with the bottom of my extremely hot pans and never have problems.
I just have a couple of minor issues. The functional complaint I have is that once the water boils and you lift the whistle, the steam that's collected in the whistle drips out onto the burner and kettle. My other complaints are related to Kitchenaid's packing decisions. The box that it came in, offered very little protection from scrapes therefore, my kettle had rubbed up against the box on the bottom, creating an unsightly blemish. Not a huge deal though right? It's on the bottom. The other is that they decided to use a very sticky tape to keep the lid safely shut during shipping. The tape was difficult to remove and did not completely rub off on washing. I may have to resort to using Goof Off to get the remaining residue off.
All in all, I'm happy with the Kitchenaid kettle and can't imagine a better value in another stainless steel kettle.
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I have had many tea pots and most of them have been inexpensive.I purchased this one hoping it would last longer and not
rust. I've had it for less than a month and it
is rusting already. I've been drying it out after
ever use to try to lengthen it's life.
I thought that if I spent $50 on a teapot it would last...wrong!!
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This is not 18-10 stainless steel. (It may be 18-0 to 18-8; chromium % nickel %) Also, it's made in China (what isn't these days?) so we're a bit concerned about the "heavy metals" content (lead, mercury, etc). The surface is rather extensively "brushed" and not as smooth & shiny as the product photo indicates. (a noticable amount of grey metal particulate was on the white paper towels from first cleaning prior to using) The handles & spout lid frame are cast aluminum and the 'soft' inserts are high-temp silicone compound.KitchenAid 'branded' products are not what they used to be (again, what is these days?). Their counter-top mixers and some other products remain of significant high quality, but their tagline "For the Way It's Made." has lost it's way. (in addition to the aforementioned mixers, we also own a KitchenAid fridge, KitchenAid dishwasher, KitchenAid food-processor, KitchenAid coffee maker, etc.) (the coffee maker, by-the-way, was recalled & KitchenAid disenfranchised that entire product line)
For the rather high price this should be nothing less than 18-10 Stainless & should have a much smoother 'low-sheen' brushed appearance, if not a typical full gloss polish. (example: the Farberware Classic Tiburon here on Amazon and at half this KitchenAid price!)
(one last note: our previous KitchenAid tea pot, the red porcelain enamel version of this one (also sold here on Amazon), rusted at several areas within a week or two of light-to-normal use & a few particles of the enamel detached)
Probably will return this, unfortunately. (great style, though. if only looks were everything!)
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We are so disappointed and are returning this item. We absolutely loved this kettle (beautiful, works well) but the RUST is an absolute deal breaker. We read about rust on one of the reviews but decided to take our chances anyway. I wish we listened we're sending it back.Reviews of All-Clad MC2 Saute Pan
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When I saw the size of this pan, I wondered if it could possibly work well on a conventional-sized gas burner. Or would it just heat the center of the pan with the outer areas relatively cool? The clerk at the store assured me that it would heat evenly because it has an inner core of pure aluminum besides the exterior of brushed aluminum to help it conduct heat all the way up the sides, too. I took a chance and purchased this pan. It is great! I cooked one of my favorite recipes--chicken marsala--in it and it performed flawlessly. The bottom of the pan heats evenly with no hot or cold spots. It is heavy enough that you can use high heat with no fear of the pan warping. You can cook at low temperatures and feel confident that the pure aluminum core will spread that gentle heat evenly all across the bottom and up the sides of the pan. It browns beautifully and the mirror-smooth stainless interior is easy to clean. The lid fits snugly and keeps those precious juices in your food.
For those who have never tried one of All-Clad's fine pans, here are a few tips. To prevent meats from sticking be sure to preheat the pan properly for at least a few minutes and do this on the same heat setting that you intend to use while browning your meat. Add the cooking oil (not a cooking spray) after the pan has heated. Use an oil that has a high smoking point like vegetable oil, peanut oil, or even light olive oil. Extra Virgin olive oil has too low a smoking point to be used for pan searing meats. Don't put cold meat in a hot pan for searing or it will stick. Let the meat sit out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before you begin to sear it. Pat it dry with paper towels to be sure it is not wet (that causes sticking, too). The pan should be hot enough that you hear a nice, loud sizzle when the meat is placed into the hot oil. Leave some space around individual pieces of meat to allow moisture to evaporate. If you crowd the pan, your meat will stew, not brown, and it will be tough. Don't poke or move the meat around once you have put it into the pan or it will not properly sear. Right after you place the meat in the pan, you may notice that it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Don't panic! That is how the meat surface becomes properly carmelized (browned). The meat will tell you when it is properly seared because it will "release" from the bottom of the pan and can be easly moved and turned over. Repeat this searing process on the other side.
DEGLAZE! This is an important next step: remove the browned meat from your pan, pour off any excess oil that is left in the bottom. If you see a hardened brown crust on your beautiful pan, no worry. Just deglaze the pan by adding some wine, stock, even plain water, and stirring over medium heat to loosen those crusty patches. This process only takes a couple of minutes. Keep stirring to loosen anything that is stuck on the bottom of the pan, then you can add extra ingredients, return your meat to the pan, cover with the snug-fitting lid and braise or simmer to delightful tenderness.
With its all-metal construction, this pan is oven ready and can go right from stove top into the oven to finish your cooking. They are virtually indestructable, too, with a lifetime guarantee from All-Clad. They may be pricey but you can count on them as a lifetime investment and can even pass them on to your kids. You won't believe what a difference real quality cookware will be until you try it for yourself.
When it's time to wash the pan, hot sudsy water and a little Barkeeper's Friend scouring powder will restore the pan to like-new brilliance.
The only down side to this pan is that its slim handles make it difficult to manipulate. And you will need a pot holder or oven mitt to protect your hands from the "helper handle" (which does get hot) and the handle on the lid. The long, stay-cool handle will be just fine for stove-top use unless you put the pan in the oven.
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Of the top 5 pans that no kitchen should be with out, the ALL-Clad MC2 saute pan is tied for number one in my book. Not only does the Master Chef 2 line cook better then ALL-Clad's "bread and butter" stainless line, it's also less expensive. Sauteing, shallow frying, poaching, steaming, you name it this pan can do it. I'm not a big fan of buying cookware sets, and that's why i purchased this pan seperately and paid the price, but its worth every penny. Cooking in this saute pan produces an incredible "fond" (little bits of food particles), that when deglazed, produce an extraordinary pan sauce. This is something I would NEVER want to cook without. In fact, I plan on willing it to my children so they can have the same enjoyment that I have had.Best Deals for All-Clad MC2 Saute Pan
This pan is great! I use it on an almost daily basis for sauces, stir fry, and the like. High sides keep the sauce in the pan and off the stovetop. Cleans easily. This pan and the 6 quart saute pan are the two pans I use the most.Honest reviews on All-Clad MC2 Saute Pan
Most amateur cooks are either unaware of or ignore the true French saute pan, of which this is a superb exemplar. The very best thing about this shape, with accompanying lid, is that it can work as either a saute or as a brazing pan, since it has all the best features to braize (low sides and lid).I recently got this to replace my old Calphalon anodized aluminum pots, as I ultimately felt these did not work as well on electric stoves as they did on gas. Among other things, they actually tended to warp a bit. I'm expecting this stainless steel clad construction will satisfy me for far longer than the old black aluminum.
I've used this bad boy several times since I've gotten it and it has worked like a champ. I expect to use it almost as often as the workhorse 6 quart stock pot.
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The pan is certainly fine, and I expect to use it for decades. But as another review that I read had warned, the pan is not perfectly flat. Thus, your oil tends to rest along the outside circumference of the pan. I got tired of looking for a pan like this, so I settled for it. I was tired of the $60 junk that you have to toss after a few years and also did not want non-stick anymore. This cost only $220, which seemed like a deal compared to other high quality pans of this size, which are more than $400. But then again, not being flat is definitely less than ideal although I plan to live with it. Not sure there are any good alternatives.Best Sitram Profiserie 10.6-Quart Commercial Stainless Steel Half Deals
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i have one requirement for a pot: it needs to fit my Aga stove. In other words, it should have a perfectly flat bottom and not be too tall to fit in the ovens. Since having the Aga installed several years ago, I had to replace the pots that didn't fit or work properly on the big flat plates that serve as burners.. All Sitram pots have a thick flat bottom which works perfectly on my stove. Since most of them are made for commercial use, they are extremely sturdy and come in many useful sizes. When I realized that one of my stockpots was too tall for my ovens, i got this pot, and it's perfect, since it's wide and low. This is a great pot for large batches of stew, soup, or stock. It cleans up nicely by hand or in the dishwasher, and a little stainless steel cleaner takes away any stains that do develop. My only (small) complaint is that the lids have to be purchased separately. As you may have guessed, I own several Sitram pots and pans and like them all. They're not expensive, either.
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