DaTerra Cucina Vesuvio 7.7 litre Nonstick Dutch Oven :

I wanted to replace my cast iron Dutch over because it was becoming too heavy for me. This Dutch Oven is absolutely amazing! Light. Truly non-stick. Stylish. And now my new favorite pot! I plan to slowly replace most of my pots and pans with Vesuvio! Highly recommended!

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This pot is good purchase

I'm obsessed with one of the best purchases I've made in a long time for my kitchen. I finally got so livid at my one pot after it once again chared my chili because I didn't stand over it stirring it the whole time. That pot was such a drama mama. I needed a new pot that I could micromanage less. After researching so much I almost got my PhD in cookware, I decided to try this product. It exceeds my expectations, the size is perfect, cleans so easily, my masterpiece meals barely need a stir, the silicone lid is near perfection with its design (who knew lids could be so sexy) and best of all, it always stays out on my stove top because it looks like a faithful piece of artwork waiting for me to put it to duty with a yummy-listic assembly of flavors.

I’m not much of a cook, but I do appreciate good tools. I mostly cook big batches: stews, chili, braised meat / vegetables etc; that means Dutch ovens. After wearing out umpteen non-stick pieces (and ingesting who-knows-how-much Teflon), I finally spent on something that will last. I got one stainless steel (Calphalon Contemporary 8 qt) and this Vesuvio 8 qt, and was able to do a couple side-by-side comparisons.My biggest preference is ease of cleaning, even moreso than cooking characteristics. Weight is not a consideration; I would have gotten cast iron if it was easier to clean.Browning meat (pork shoulder, chicken thighs, using oil) was a similar experience in both DOs. Both did very well, but the Calphalon was prone to slightly sticking, esp with chicken; Vesuvio’s ceramic was PERFECTLY non-stick, and yet evenly browned meat in a pleasing manner. Slow-cook braising was the same for both; I assume most any vessel does this without issue. Meals were plenty good, considering my skill level.Cleanup was the difference maker. The Calphalon immediately showed signs of slight tarnishing after washing; I know how to resolve it, but would prefer as few steps as possible. The Vesuvio is perfect in this regard; cleanup is a breeze.I’m not unhappy with the Calphalon steel, but the Vesuvio is a better performer. It’s deeper profile is an incentive to try deep frying, while the shallower steel will be good for sautes. I hope both will last forever, or at least some years beyond those cheap Teflon items.Vesuvio is well-built, lightweight, stylish, and super-easy to wash. Doing business with a friendly mom-and-pop operation is another plus. Sooner than later, my teflon fry pan will fail. Its replacement will be Vesuvio.