Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Red

by Le Creuset

Product Features

• 5-1/2-quart round-shaped French oven made of enameled cast iron
• Cast-iron loop side handles; black, phenolic, stay-cool lid knob
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
• Washing by hand recommended; oven-safe to 350 degrees F
• Measures 10-1/5 by 10-1/5 by 4-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10.8 x 4 inches ; 10.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SBH4
• Item model number: L2501-26-67
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,724 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #20 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Dutch Ovens

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This 5-1/2-quart French oven by Le Creuset is the most forgiving pan I've ever used. If you just happen to forget you're sautéing onions for a soup while you answer the telephone, there's no need to worry--the onions won't burn. Enameled cast iron has been recognized as one of the best materials available for cookware because it retains heat and promotes gentle, even cooking at low heat ensuring that the best flavor is brought out from the ingredients. It's perfect for use on any heat source--gas, electric, radiant, ceramic, halogen, induction, or solid fuel. There's also a tight-fitting, enameled cast-iron lid that helps seal in heat and flavor. Food will be kept hot as you bring it to the table for serving. And you will certainly want to serve out of this beautiful piece--the deep color and shiny finish will brighten any table setting. --Jane DePaolo

Product Description

Don't expect this piece to spend much time in storage, as you will soon discover it's amazingly versatile; equally efficient as a sauce pot and a baker. Perfect for simmering stews and soups, baking casseroles and roasting vegetables or chicken. As with all Le Creuset cookware you can bring this French oven directly to the table with confidence, knowing its beautiful appearance is as integral a part of its appeal as its cooking qualities.

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89 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soup's on, December 5, 2002

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This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Red (Kitchen)

I cook mainly soups and stews (they can be reheated over a few days so I don't have to cook every night.) But my stainless pots tend to burn if I leave them to simmer. I love this pot because it heats evenly and slowly, and the enamel is non-stick or nearly so. I keep mine out on the stove all the time because I like the way it looks--the red is very cheerful in our white kitchen.

My first test run was a batch of minestrone. My recipe takes three days as I make a double beef boullion to start, then finish off with the strained stock and added vegetables. The results were great.

This is a heavy pot and the enamel can chip if you drop the top (not to mention ding your floor.) So be careful.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Customer Service from Le Creuset, November 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Red (Kitchen)

My mom still uses a Le Creuset dutch oven from the 1970s. Other than the enamel looking a little worn (scratched up), it works as good as new.

My husband and I received this pot as a gift (from out Amazon wish list, as a matter of fact) about 1 year ago. It's been great for cooking pot roasts, stews, and soups. I don't know what Le Creuset has done in terms of the enamel coating, but nothing seems to stick to it. It's very easy to clean.

The one bad thing that happened was that the handle broke off. But here's the amazing thing - I contacted Le Creuset's customer service and received a new handle within days!! I've never experienced such prompt and helpful customer service before.

I highly recommend this product as well as any of the other dutch ovens by Le Creuset.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite pot!, November 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Red (Kitchen)

I love to cook. I've had my big brown Le Creuset pot for about 3 years now, which I got at their outlet, and it's my all-time favorite pot for cooking. It makes pot roasts, soups, stews, chili, tomato sauce--you name it. They have all been delicious. Slow cooking is ideal in this pot, and I find myself looking for recipes just so that I can make them in it! I loved this pot so much that I bought other pieces in red. I must say, you have to have strong muscles to lift these monsters, but it is so worth it. I also love this pot just to boil spaghetti in. I haven't tried the non-stick frying pans, since I have All-Clad for those, which are great too. I rearranged my whole kitchen to accomodate my Le Creuset pots so that they would be easily accessible for lifting. They are the crown jewels of my kitchen!