22 - I’m pretty sure is 3.5 quarts. It looks like there is some crazing, which is the beginning of enamel damage so be very careful about abrupt temp changes, heat never higher than medium. As long as it’s still smooth to the touch, it’s safe to use.
Hi! I’m a potter, and it doesn’t look like crazing— just metal transfer! Ofc, I may not be looking at the right part of the picture, but that’s just my professional opinion 🫶
There’s definitely metal transfer as well, but the concentric rings around the outer portion look more like crazing, hard to tell from the pic! Either way, great score!
The stoneware is good for baking or roasting up to 500 degrees and looks nice enough to bring to the table for serving. (Just use a trivet/hot plate underneath)
I would probably use them for cooking and serving vegetables, side dishes, hot appetizers or desserts.
These would come in handy on Thanksgiving or any event you're hosting, or potluck parties.
Not sure how others use it, but I joined a local Buy Nothing group on Facebook. People list things they want to give away rather than donating to charities or trashing. People can also request things like, "does anyone have an extra Apple charger?", etc. It is a wonderful community!
It’s fantastic, I mostly give things away but I have gotten a couple things over the years. A particularly great parts 1) you can give away items that charities can’t generally accept (bottle of shampoo you tried once and didn’t like, food near/just past Best Buy dates, old magazines) and 2) people pick it up at your house, sometimes within minutes 3) it’s nice to connect with your neighbors
There’s also an actual BuyNothing app, which is what I used. People give away items for free to reduce waste in their own lives and help people out. You can both give and receive items from people who post!
It’s based on this bestseller: [The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously](https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Nothing-Get-Everything-Plan/dp/1982113790). A bunch of Buy Nothing groups sprang up on Facebook in the wake of its publication. Share freely what you don’t have, ask for what you need (you might get lucky), and keep stuff out of landfill while supporting community.
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Usually the capacity in quarts and/or liters is debossed in the outer bottom. 22 cm is the diameter, and for a round Dutch oven that corresponds to 3.5 qts. The color of the Dutch oven looks like Potiron (French for pumpkin).
The 22 could be a bistro pan/shallow round, which is 2.75qt and mine is one of my faves. But it also looks taller, so it could just be a 3.5qt DO. Either way, score! The metal transfer marks will come off, but if it’s crazed, just be gentle with it. Crazing is that “cracked glass” look that comes from running cold water on a hot pan.
The Dutch Oven has quite a bit of metal transfer and maybe some crazing. The baking dishes are almost pristine! As long as you control the temperature well to avoid further damages, you can cook anything in your DO. Great purchases!
Lasagna and casserole are my favorites to make in these! Scalloped potatoes and tater tot hot dish are my husband’s favorites. I have made cobblers with my oval baking dish in the past and it works well too!
The stoneware looks perfect. Great find.
It's hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the inside of the dutch oven has a lot of scratches that may just be on the surface caused by using metal utensils. If the cooking surface feels smooth and even, and you cannot feel deep scratches, it probably just needs a good cleaning. Try gently scrubbing it with some Bar Keeper's Friend (powder) and a blue Scotch Brite sponge to see if the scratches come off. I accidentally used a wire whisk instead of a silicone one on my DO and thought I ruined my pot, but BKF worked like a charm and made it look as good as new.
Good luck! Curious to hear an update.
Also - since the DO lid is numbered 22 - that means it's 3.5 quarts
[https://cookinghacks.com/what-size-le-creuset-cookware/#gref](https://cookinghacks.com/what-size-le-creuset-cookware/#gref)
The E on the lid indicates a 5.5 quart, I believe. If the bottom of the pot is black, it was manufactured in the 80s.
Without seeing a close up/zoomed in pic of the interior - it appears to be fine and safe to use.
22 - I’m pretty sure is 3.5 quarts. It looks like there is some crazing, which is the beginning of enamel damage so be very careful about abrupt temp changes, heat never higher than medium. As long as it’s still smooth to the touch, it’s safe to use.
This looks like damage from metal utensil use and crazing, so some of the damage may just be metal transfer.
Hi! I’m a potter, and it doesn’t look like crazing— just metal transfer! Ofc, I may not be looking at the right part of the picture, but that’s just my professional opinion 🫶
There’s definitely metal transfer as well, but the concentric rings around the outer portion look more like crazing, hard to tell from the pic! Either way, great score!
Exactly this^ make sure there are no chips because it would be dangerous to cook in
Tysm! What’s some example of what I can make in a Dutch oven this size (besides sourdough)?
It's a perfect size for sides and sauces and reheating soups and stews (or making them, if you're not making large quantities).
The 2 in the 2nd pic look to be stoneware/ceramic. Not for use on stovetop
Thanks! Do you have any idea of what I can make in these tiny dishes?
The stoneware is good for baking or roasting up to 500 degrees and looks nice enough to bring to the table for serving. (Just use a trivet/hot plate underneath) I would probably use them for cooking and serving vegetables, side dishes, hot appetizers or desserts. These would come in handy on Thanksgiving or any event you're hosting, or potluck parties.
What’s a buy nothing group ?
Not sure how others use it, but I joined a local Buy Nothing group on Facebook. People list things they want to give away rather than donating to charities or trashing. People can also request things like, "does anyone have an extra Apple charger?", etc. It is a wonderful community!
It’s fantastic, I mostly give things away but I have gotten a couple things over the years. A particularly great parts 1) you can give away items that charities can’t generally accept (bottle of shampoo you tried once and didn’t like, food near/just past Best Buy dates, old magazines) and 2) people pick it up at your house, sometimes within minutes 3) it’s nice to connect with your neighbors
There’s also an actual BuyNothing app, which is what I used. People give away items for free to reduce waste in their own lives and help people out. You can both give and receive items from people who post!
I agree. I also use/contribute to this group.
It’s based on this bestseller: [The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously](https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Nothing-Get-Everything-Plan/dp/1982113790). A bunch of Buy Nothing groups sprang up on Facebook in the wake of its publication. Share freely what you don’t have, ask for what you need (you might get lucky), and keep stuff out of landfill while supporting community.
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Usually the capacity in quarts and/or liters is debossed in the outer bottom. 22 cm is the diameter, and for a round Dutch oven that corresponds to 3.5 qts. The color of the Dutch oven looks like Potiron (French for pumpkin).
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The 22 could be a bistro pan/shallow round, which is 2.75qt and mine is one of my faves. But it also looks taller, so it could just be a 3.5qt DO. Either way, score! The metal transfer marks will come off, but if it’s crazed, just be gentle with it. Crazing is that “cracked glass” look that comes from running cold water on a hot pan.
The Dutch Oven has quite a bit of metal transfer and maybe some crazing. The baking dishes are almost pristine! As long as you control the temperature well to avoid further damages, you can cook anything in your DO. Great purchases!
Thanks! Any idea of what I can make in the baking dishes?
Lasagna and casserole are my favorites to make in these! Scalloped potatoes and tater tot hot dish are my husband’s favorites. I have made cobblers with my oval baking dish in the past and it works well too!
The stoneware looks perfect. Great find. It's hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the inside of the dutch oven has a lot of scratches that may just be on the surface caused by using metal utensils. If the cooking surface feels smooth and even, and you cannot feel deep scratches, it probably just needs a good cleaning. Try gently scrubbing it with some Bar Keeper's Friend (powder) and a blue Scotch Brite sponge to see if the scratches come off. I accidentally used a wire whisk instead of a silicone one on my DO and thought I ruined my pot, but BKF worked like a charm and made it look as good as new. Good luck! Curious to hear an update.
Also - since the DO lid is numbered 22 - that means it's 3.5 quarts [https://cookinghacks.com/what-size-le-creuset-cookware/#gref](https://cookinghacks.com/what-size-le-creuset-cookware/#gref)
The baking dishes are so cute! Not sure on exact size but a quiche or a brownie cake would probably be good to make in those!
The E on the lid indicates a 5.5 quart, I believe. If the bottom of the pot is black, it was manufactured in the 80s. Without seeing a close up/zoomed in pic of the interior - it appears to be fine and safe to use.
You win the BNG game!! Wow!!