Submitted by Daxime t3_10ny80t in BuyItForLife
I’m in business to buy a second large cooking pot for faster meal prep (>10 quart) I paid a dollar for the one I currently have and it’s running strong ten years later. No plastic, just pure metal preferred as the plastic won’t degrade over time.
Any suggestion from this community? Thanks in advance.
Any cast iron Dutch oven will do, although the largest I’ve seen is generally in the 7-8qt size, and given that I have an enameled 7.5qt one that’s fairly massive that I got at Walmart for like 80 bucks, a 10qt one might be untenable just in size alone
You might also consider a slow cooker. I meal prep in one and it’s arguably easier than the Dutch oven I use
I'd go to a restaurant supply store and get a basic tri-ply steel pot. Those things take years of abuse in commercial kitchens and keep going. It'll be quite a bit more than $1 though.
Another option, if you have some patience, would be to keep an eye out at thrift stores. You'd be surprised what you find some times. I just bought a nearly new all-clad skillet for $5 at one.
I have an enameled Le Creuset dutch oven. Easy to clean, lightest cast irons in the industry, and made to last.
Nice. Thanks. The one I have is looking like that but I think made of aluminium. Probably why it only cost 1$.
That’s a helpful comment! Thanks a lot.
This cuisinart is SS with aluminum disc. It didn't work on my induction stove so sadly I got rid of it. Paid $58 a decade ago.
Restaurant supplies, or, even better, find a business that sells second hand restaurant equipment.
I have a Lodge enameled cast iron which if you take care of it will outlast you … made some Chile in mine yesterday. Think I paid around $70 ish for it at Costco a few years ago. Similar sized Le Cruset would set me back closer to $400.
I'm really loving my Staub enameled cast iron (albeit 6 quart) :)
For a larger pot I have a pretty well priced 12 quart AllClad bundle I found on amazon. Comes with a couple drainage inserts for steaming / etc. It is a really nice piece and I think it will last for decades.
Webstauraunt is pretty good! This is a good way to go.
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000696J1
$180 for a tri ply all clad with two all-compatible inserts and the lid. Amazing deal imo
Tramontina performed as well as All-Clad in several test (Serious Eats) and is far cheaper. I bought a Tramontina set about 6 years ago and have been so pleased, specifically with the stock pot. I use it to make soups a few times a week and it looks brand new. Most of the time I hand wash it, but it’s been through the dishwasher more than a few times and looks great.
Thanks! Never heard of them. Will check it out.
Got two Le Cruset they will last for generations. Enameled and a joy to cook with.
When I was a kid there were two or three blocks of restaurant equipment brokers in my town. Admittedly it was a hub for tourists and restaurants were constantly starting and failing. Craigslist seems to be the place now.
Ah, OK. I'm in Australia, they still exist here.
I found Calphalon's tri-ply line at TJMaxx, probably had been a display. I think it was $7.99. Polishes up to a mirror shine with some Bar Keeper's Friend.
I have the le crueset enameled 10qt stock pot. it's fine after 3 years of service, expect many more.
i do take issue with the lid design, it jingles and spits when you've got something covered and at a decent boil, but otherwise it meets expectations. main thing is it looks good :P
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Le Creuset