Customer Reviews

Sierra 11-Piece Meat Fondue Set, Blue Enameled Pot

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The quality of this enameled cast iron fondue (pot) seems great. Enamel is evenly distributed, the blue colored exterior is quite nice and the overall impression is favorable. In fact, everything seems to be quite nice with two exceptions one notices upon closer inspection:

1. The rechaud (stand) just doesn't seem to fit quite perfectly with the pot: the pot moves on it back and forth and it looks like it might even fall. I don't think that would actually happen since the rechaud does have a large enough level surface ring at the bottom (invisible on the photo), but your pot will likely end up resting in an angle that makes one think "I wonder if this is safe". It is unfortunate that the manufacturer clearly didn't try the pot and the rechaud together as they would surely have noticed this fault immediately.

2. Forks & gel burner. They are functional, but by no means anything special. However, the forks in this set are no worse than the forks in any other fondue set you can find. Fact of the matter is that if you wish to have nice fondue forks, you will need to buy them separately. Same comment about the quality applies to the gel burner.

In case the product description doesn't mention it: there is no fuel (gel or liquid) in the package. You will need to purchase the fuel separately.

I have to agree with the reviewer regarding the bad fit between the pot and the stand it sits on. It does not sit squarely and firmly but instead is wobbly. It will not tip over but neither does it mate properly and there is this little irritating wobble. When dealing with hot oil the last thing I want is for the pot to be less than secure on its stand. Also, the burner is too large in diameter to be slid in and out of position between the legs of the stand. In order to refill the burner you have to remove the pot and lift the stand up, then remove the burner. Who ever designed this fondue pot never used it, but it sure is pretty in the pictures.

I do really enjoy this fondue pot. The color I got was the blue and it is very pretty; but most of all what I enjoyed about this Fondue set is the fact that it is not electric and not needing to have a cord drug across the table to keep hot. I did heat it on the stove before placing on the gel flame, but really the gel seemed to keep it hot enough that it can be placed on it cold and will be warmed up to a temperature that is warm enough to cook the meat and also the cheese for your varieties of bread. I have not yet tried the deserts with this fondue set but I expect it to work out very well also. The only cons I have with this set is the fondue forks are a bit flimsy and cheap and also the size of the pot. The forks work well for the time being but since my only experience with fondue is at the Melting Pot, I will eventually be getting some much more expensive higher quality. Also, the pot is somewhat small but fits what is in the product description. This is for only about 2-3 people due to the size but I really enjoy the pot quality. It is made very well with very nice material and I am happy with it. It is also very easy to clean.

This replaces an old thin metel one I had. I have used it several times and it works great. Instructions call for heating chese in a separate pan and then transfer to the fondue pot. Using it for a beef fondue, instructions say put it on the stove. I could see no reason for the different treatment, so I did my cheese fondue heating it in the fondue pot on the stove. It worked just fine. Dish washes clean nicely. Very heavy unit.