Le Creuset Vs Calphalon which is better?

Question

Ladies and Gents I need your opinion in terms of durability and product which is best Le Creuset or Calphalon?

Answer 1

It depends on what you are cooking. The perfect set of cookware actually is several different types. LeCreuset is good for things like cooking stews and spahgetti and sauces, while the calphalon is good for sauteing and frying. Both pieces would be better. Calphalon pits with acid like tomato sauces. The durability of both products are excellent (Calphalon takes a little more care). Do not put your Calphalon in the dishwasher!!

I sold both these lines for many years and have several of the pieces.

Answer 2

Most of what I have is Calphalon, and I'm more or less happy with it, with two caveats: (1) I really, really wish I had a Le Creuset Dutch oven/ big lidded casserole in which I could brown, say, a pot roast, then put it straight in the oven and be confident that two hours later it would come out cooked, but NOT overcooked, without me having to check it all the time. (2) Calphalon is not truly "nonstick". Don't use it for your eggs, and be wary of using it for your sautes. If you do, use plenty of oil or fat! Which kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?

But I love my Calphalon for anything that needs searing or serious browning. My 10" skillet is the only thing I would ever use to cook a steak inside the house.

To sum up: a great big Le Creuset (or have you checked out Emile Henry?) Dutch oven with a lid; a cheap nonstick skillet for your eggs and the like; and one good heavy "nonstick" (except when it isn't) skillet that you can sear things in, that can go into the oven. Good luck.

Answer 3

Emile Henry Vs Le Creuset

Answer 4

Well - I have my mother's Le Creuset, which she bought secondhand, oh, about 30 years ago (maybe more). They're actually the original orange colour LOL.

We've had the enamel on the inside redone once, and we'll have to have it done again at some point. I've heard nothing but raves for Le Creuset - ever! There are absolutely no chips on the exteriors at all - it's quite amazing. I should oil up the wood handles though - but even then. Wow. They're great.

I'd love to have the skillet!

EDIT: BTW, I was just browsing through Amazon, and they have all sorts of cookware including Calphalon and Le Creuset on sale for Labor Day weekend. Here's the link :

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/1615301/ref=amb_link_3251752_7/104-5347677-4001501

Don't forget - you can always mix and match~!

Answer 5

My Calphalon has lasted through many years -- and even having Teenagers beating them on the countertop because they did not feel like loading and unloading the dishwasher -- can't say that about other brands!

Answer 6

to better is Calphalon

Answer 7

le cruset, i had calphalon hated it. now i have all clad, love it