How does the Calphalon dutch oven compare with the heavier, enamel-lined

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2015-12-26 06:14:25 Post No. 7202831
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Anonymous 2015-12-26 06:14:25 Post No. 7202831 [Report]

How does the Calphalon dutch oven compare with the heavier, enamel-lined ceramic dutch ovens?

I have found a good deal on the Calphalon, but I believe that the nonstick surface will eventually wear off and necessitate discarding the piece, even if you religiously observe all best practices for nonsticks. Can anyone with experience confirm this? Do you get a few good years of regular usage out of it, before the lining degrades and food sticks to the ceramic underlayer?

I figure that the enamel-lined ceramic dutch ovens, being a lot heavier, would retain and more evenly transfer heat, at least in theory. Does this sound right, and does it actually result in better cooking? I was also attracted to enamel because I know that they can last basically forever, since I have relatives with very old Le Creusets that are still functional. Do the cheaper brands of enamel last as long as Le Creusets, though? (LCs seem to be the most expensive).

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Anonymous 2015-12-26 06:21:31 Post No.7202846
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Anonymous 2015-12-26 06:21:31 Post No.7202846 [Report]

Unless you're putting together your wedding registry, asking for bar mitzvah presents, or have settled down and have the money to buy nice things, I'd just go for a cheaper enameled cast iron.

Le Creuset is nice, but is more of a status symbol; functionally it's not going to be much different than an enameled Lodge, which will cost around one tenth of the price.

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Anonymous 2015-12-26 06:27:00 Post No.7202855
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Anonymous 2015-12-26 06:27:00 Post No.7202855 [Report]

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I make lots of things with a dutch oven (bread, chili, roasts, stews) but would happily go with Lodge if it's reliable. Funnily I think Lodge would get you equal status symbol recognition, they are obviously designed as visual knock-offs of Creusets such that most people wouldn't notice unless you take it to the meetup of your local 4chan /ck/ chapter.