Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Oval French Oven, Red

by Le Creuset

Product Features

• 5-quart oval-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 9-1/2 by 14 by 6-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 11.3 x 5.3 inches ; 10.6 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: B00005QFR6
• Item model number: L2502-29-67
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,794 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #100 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Dutch Ovens

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 casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving dishes such as choucroute garni and braised lamb shanks. The oval shape handles big cuts of meat and big birds. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop for soups and chili. 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 5 quarts and its exterior and interior are clad in two coats of Le Creuset's famous enamel. The plastic knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Loop handles facilitate carrying, and the casserole 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

Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France. While this popular shape has been around for many centuries before that, the basic design has changed very little thus endorsing the cooking qualities that it provides. Generation after generation has come to cherish the Le Creuset Round French Oven's quality, durability, and versatility, and it easily becomes the core piece in any well-equipped kitchen. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken to mouth-watering cake. Your imagination is the only limit!.

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Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love this french oven!, June 19, 2006

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Steven & Amy (Eureka, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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

We were reluctant to spend the money on this french oven but it was worth every penny. It heats up evenly and browns meat beautifully. We use this 5qt. french oven to make great one pot meals (4 servings). Just last night we made braised short ribs that were mouthwatering. We often use this pan on the stove for browning or searing and then transfer the dish to the oven for further cooking. Other times we use it for slow cooking on the stove. Clean up with the pan is super easy. Everything just wipes right out. The pan is really heavy but that's what makes it cook so well. My wife used to hate to cook (I used to be the only cooking enthusiast in the family) but she loves this french oven because all her recipes come out tasting so good.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Single Most Used Pot in My Kitchen!, March 16, 2009

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pixels and bits - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Oval French Oven, Red (Kitchen)

We can't live without our Le Creuset cast iron oval French oven. Not only does it cook beautifully, clean up easily and transition easily from one environment to another, but it helps me feed my army while delivering a plethora of nutrients and vitamins.

For example, I'll cook a huge pot-roast with cabbage, carrots, potatoes and onions one night, then put all the leftovers in the refrigerator overnight. The next day I'll just pull out the French oven, cut up the left overs, add more veggies and some beef stock and let my homemade veggie beef stew simmer all day long. No need to change containers! All the nutrient rich juices, tidbits and gravies stay inside the oven and become easily incorporated into the next meal that I prepare.

The oval oven fits larger birds for steaming, roasting and boiling. I also find that it competes for different "foot space" than my other pots and pans and thus doesn't cause crowding on my stove top when I've got several burners in use. I also love the fact that I can use the upturned lid as a holding space for veggies and other items I prepare for the pot.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good cooks know quality!, July 17, 2007

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Bee "Lilly's mommy" (Palm Bay, FL) - See all my reviews

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

This French Oven is awesome! We are the proud owners of 2 LeCreuset ovens. This 5-quart really fits our needs better than the bigger one.

Definitely worth the $$$!