Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame

by Le Creuset

Product Features

• Can be used in the oven or on the stovetop
• Made of enameled cast iron--unexcelled for heat distribution and retention
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid; plastic knob on lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F
• Holds 7-1/4 quarts; 11 inches in diameter
• Dishwasher-safe; 101-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 11.8 x 5 inches ; 12.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 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: B00004SBHD
• Item model number: L2501-28-02
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,563 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Beautiful enough to bring to the table, yet durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects, this heavy French oven is perfect for preparing and serving ceremonious dishes such as braised short ribs with sauerkraut, cassoulet, and vegetable soup. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop. Made of cast-iron, which is unexcelled for its heat distribution and retention, this French oven cooks foods evenly and gently without hot spots at low temperatures and is suitable for all heat sources. This pan holds 7-1/4 quarts, measures 11 inches in diameter, and its exterior and interior are clad in two coats of Le Creuset's famous bright enamel. The plastic knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Loop handles facilitate carrying, and the oven is dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron products, it is hand-cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand-finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Enhance your kitchen and your table with this piece that combines classic design and faultless performance. Not only does it function beautifully in the microwave and oven, the 7.5-quart French oven lends a distinctive charm to the table. This all-in-one fashion serve ware moves smoothly from the refrigerator or freezer to the microwave or oven to the table. Features non-porous, durable enamel coating and sure-grip handles for easy handling and confident use. 15.4 WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD XBRITE-ECO Display Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 358MB shared Video Memory DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11A/B/G 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot ExpressCard 34 Slot 4 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, IEEE 1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14.2 (W) x 1.5 (H) x 10.6 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 6.3lbs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Investment - Great Food, November 7, 2000

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Big Bass Man (Ravenna, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame (Kitchen)

My wife and I purchased a LeCruset pot three years ago and use it frequently. It truly creates an oven-like amosphers right on the stove top. Our range has settings from 1 through 8 and we never set the element under this pot above a four. It heats up quickly and holds its heat seemingly forever. Yes, it was rather pricey, but we feel it was worth the investment. The best of any product is always pricey. The interior enamel is slightly stained from use, but I'd guess that's to be expected. We wouldn't hesitate to make the investment all over again.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think before buying, December 31, 2002

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Diego (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame (Kitchen)

I remember my grandma using the LeCreuset dutch/french ovens. She had them for some 30+ years before she passed away (LeCreuset survived her). I have always been impressed by the longevity of LeCreuset products. Of course, while they last, they may get chipped, or get dull, but I don't care about that. I don't need shiny, brand new looking cooking utensils. I care about the results, and there I think LeCreuset can not be beat. If you are into "slow-food" LeCreuset is your choice.

So yes, as one of the reviewers pointed out, LeCreuset might outlive your kitchen design, or it may not look as fancy as All-Clad and whatever else show-off cooking ware is out there, but you have to think about what you are looking for in your pots and pans.

I am aware that the prices are rather steep, but like most things, in the long run you spend less. I bought cheap pots and pans before which I then had to throw away because they became uneven and just would not conduct the heat evenly on an electric stove. I will gladly invest some more money into a LeCreuset and keep it for the next decades to come.

84 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the tasks for which it's intended, March 22, 2001

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T. Dewar (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame (Kitchen)

First, I couldn't disagree more with the person who claimed getting one of these "sets" of the same line of cookware is a desirable thing. They tend to be overpriced and feature things you rarely use. (Notice they never feature a 5 qt sauté pan - but you can always count on some useless little 8 or 10-inch "omelette pan.")

If you do any serious cooking, you know that certain cookware types are great for some tasks but not others. This goes for Le Creuset, copper, All-Clad Yuppieware, or whatever else. With that in mind, Le Creuset is made for - and best at - braising, stews, and other slow cooking. It's fabulous for things that go into the oven after starting on the stovetop (osso buco etc.). Yes, you should take care to use wooden spoons instead of metal on the enamel. And no, it doesn't fire up quickly. Then again, neither does All-Clad, it's much touted "inner layer " of aluminum notwithstanding. If you need to quickly sear things, black'n'blue steaks, etc. get yourself copper or Calphalon Pro Hard-anodized, both of which are much better heat conductors than steel.

If you want to make Coq au Vin, curries, and other things that simmer gently or need to be finished in the oven, this is your guy.