Cocotte en aluminium forgé 4,8 pte avec couvercle Ballarini Parma

Love this cookware, extremely durable and worth the cost

This is very sturdy Dutch Oven. It has thick walls and the handles make it easier to pick up, which is a big reason I bought it. I cannot comment on how well it heats or cooks because I haven't used it yet. The glass lid is heavy and seems very sturdy as well. I don't like the glass lid, but I don't like glass lids on any pot or pan. It does not have venting and the handle on the lid is too small in my opinion. It would be tough to pick it up with a mitt on and you can't get your bare fingers through the opening of the handle at all. I have a vented metal lid that fits this Dutch oven and I will be using that instead.

I purchased this because I was looking for something that came close to my amazing Kukmara mineral fry pans. These are a close second and I'll be purchasing more sauce pan pieces of the set. It seems very well made and I suspect it is going to last a long time. So far I am very happy with it. Super easy to clean and heats quickly. The lid is all glass and does not have a metal rim, but I prefer that since it is easier to clean, however it may make it more susceptible to damage. Time will tell, it seems quite substantial though. The lid also does not have a vent hole if you need that. I don't find it necessary. These are heavier than your typical pan sets, not quite to the level of cast iron, but definitely heavier than most. I can also use these on top of my wood stove, which is a big plus.

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