5.5 vs 7qt DO
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5.5QT vs 7QT
A little 7 qt buyer's remorse - reassure me?
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I was really hoping to get the 5.5 qt but sadly missed the VI deal for the basil color. Right now the 7 qt in the same color is on sale, but I’m wondering if it might be too heavy for my liking. I currently own a 4 qt as my go-to for everyday cooking. What do you guys think?
Hey all,
I have a lodge 6.5qt DO and I am finally replacing it with a Staub DO. I went with the 7QT because after a referral code I was able to snag it for $260.
For those that own both a 5.5 and a 7, is the foot print difference huge? Based on the dimensions the 7 should be similar to my lodge but I am afraid it will be huge.
I bought one of the 3.5 deep Staub DOs on special pricing last month and have appreciated how well it holds in heat and moisture. The other night I braised carrots in it and brussels sprouts in a small Le Creuset. The LC almost went dry, the Staub held in every drop of water and was almost too wet.
So I wanted to try a larger Staub. With pricing right now the 7qt is much less than the 5.5, so I bought a 7. I did a chicken thigh recipe in it last night. Fabulous searing of skin-on chicken, fabulous heat retention and clean up. When properly heated and oiled, it was almost nonstick.
But even though I oven braised this chicken dish uncovered, it held too much mosture/didn't evaporate easily. I guess that is due to the high/deep DO walls.
Now I wonder if I should have either gotten the 5.5 or a lower/shorter LeCreuset. I'm going to keep the Staub 7 qt, but I'd appreciate any thoughts about how you all have learned to work with them best, where you think a 7qt really shines, etc. And moisture management!
Thanks!