Will 30lb of small bite (Orijen) food fit in 28 quart? Anyone try close to that? Thx!
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Hi I doubt that it will, you would possibly need to save some to top it up as you use it, hope this helps, I use mine to store the very large cartons of soap powder.
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My Dutch oven is a 6 quart, and it fit exactly. Looks like new--even though it is probably 35 (or more) years old. I'd give it a try and return if it doesn't fit. I put it on myself, so it is easy to do. I didn't want to say good-bye to my favorite big pot. Good Luck!
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Yes. We get 29-30 lbs at a time so we purchased the 47 quart. We pour it directly into the container. Hope this helps!
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So, the LCS3 (which is currently priced at 22 and some change) is only a 10 inch diameter and has sloped sides measuring only at 1 3/4 in (might be 1 1/4 in I'm going off memory). The LK8S3 is 10.25 diameter and the sides are not sloped they are straight and measure 2 inches high. I just used the LK8S3 this morning for a fritata with eggs, red bell peppers, baby bellas, chopped kale, and sharp cheddar on top. I have a five person family and it is big enough to produce a yummy fritata that will feed us all. I start the meal on the stove top and finish in the oven. I like the high/straight sides of this dish because you could even bake a cake in it or a pot pie etc. I have a pan comparable to the LCS3 but it is smaller in diameter (I think an 8 or 9 in). Pans with a sloped side are great for sauting and performing cooking tasks that require moving the pan around to flip the food about. The LK8S3 is quite heavy so I could only assume the LCS3 "chef's" series skillet might be more pricey because it might be lighter weight for performing tasks that require flicking of the wrists and flipping without compromising the length of the diameter and the quality of the cast iron. Don't quote me on that, the last part is only an assumption. If you want an exact explanation I'm sure someone at Lodge would be happy to assist you. They probably have a contact link on their website. Hopefully I helped, I tried my best. Have a lovely day!
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definitely no small whole chicken (the 6 or 8 qt would work better), maybe a 1 to 1.5lb roast.the 4 qt sounds big but it's really not, you can only fill it up to 3/4 capacity and then whatever you are cooking needs liquid or it'll burn.it works for me cause I only cook for myself but if you're cooking for a family get a bigger version
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yes, I measured the capacity...3 qts. comes up to the top of the pan, with no room to spare, so if you have to stir it, you would have to take care not to go over the side of the pan...good luck, Howard
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It is a little less then 7 inches across the bottom and a little less then 5 inches tall. If they are oreos, yes, thirty would fit. But if they are much bigger, it could be tough to fit them all in. I use mine for sugar and can fit a 5lb bag in.
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No, in fact I would think the 7 qt would be perfect. Think of it this way: you can always make a lesser amount of food in a larger pot. If you don't have a larger pot, it would be really difficult to make enough for leftovers, guests, a whole chicken, etc, etc. I wouldn't trade my 8 qt for anything, and we've been empty nesters for 6 years now. I make everything in it.
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I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob... » Read More I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. « Show Less
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Is the fry pan worth the money? I read the 3 plus quart and it did not have a good review. For the money it seems you could go up to the first size above the frypan but it is not as wide I suppose. Looking for input.
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It's a smidge over 3 inches. I recommend making a double recipe of the meat sauce/etc... you'll have 'leftovers' (if it makes it that far), but that's OK too...
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This will, in part, depend upon whether the people you are serving are hearty eaters. My husband does physical labor, so in my household, what I make in this three-quart crockpot would never serve more than two or three, at the most. Also, there are cookbooks which have recipes designed specifically to serve two people and they often suggest a three or three and a half quart crockpot. Looking back on it, I wish I had bought the four quart size. I hope this helps you to make a good decision.
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It depends a bit if you are considering using it for entertaining guests. However, if you cook for just two people, the smaller size is more than sufficient and the 7 quart will generally be much to large.
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Bill, I will have to get back to you on this. The Double Dutch Oven is my birthday present from my wife and I can't open it until tommorrow 3/4. Based on pressure cookers and slow cookers of similar size that we cook in, I would say the DDO is plenty big enough for most anything. The 7 quart would be good for cooking for large groups or making more then you need and freezing or canning it. You are dealing with almost 2 gallons of food and a pretty large bread loaf in the 7 quart.Harry
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Quart jars fit in there fine for me. I can get 3 under the tall dome. I also sometimes use a big glass mixing bowl from my stand mixer. It also fits well.
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Definitely larger than a quart jar - maybe a half gallon, but I agree with S. Deering that you should freeze what you won't be consuming soon. We do that all the time.
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Just received the 47 qt size and it is too small. I tried to pour a 25 lb bag of puppy chow in and it would not all fit in the container, even though it states on the side of the container that it would hold 37+ lbs of dog food. I am now going to order the larger one and use this one for something else.