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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
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Le Creuset L25012667 Enameled Cast Iron Round French Oven 5 1/2 qt. Cherry
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91 of 93 people found the following review helpful
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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.
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I can't add to all the glowing praise but perhaps I can help you make a decision about size. The 5 1/2 qt size is small enough to make small batches of any food and big enough to make double batches of stews and sauces. I have baked bread, fried, deep fried, stewed, braised, and boiled in this pot. I have a bigger pot and a smaller one, but this one gets used almost every day. If you are wanting to upgrade to this product line, this size is the one to start with. By the way clean up is a breeze-- I have burnt food on, cooked tomato based sauces,burnt spillage on the outside and generally made a mess and my pot looks like new. If I had only one pot in my kitchen this would be it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nice but costly to maintain
Great product but cracked during second use. Mail in warranty service worked and product was replaced at no charge. Read more
Published 22 days ago by R. Riggs
Good product but easily dented
I must said it does a great job for cooking soup and stew. However, It is too fragile. Since this is my first LC piece which I'm long for. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ivy
Almost perfect
This is the best pot for making stews and soups that I have used. It is very heavy, which can be challenging, especially for a small person, but it is very well made, with no... Read more
Published 2 months ago by w bennett
I only went to buy lightbulbs...
I went to the local hardware store recently to pick up a package of light bulbs. Virtually every trip I would always take a moment to lust over their Le Creuset collection. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Angie
le creuset red
I sent this as a gift. My recipient loves it. She has made soup, stew, boiled eggs, and even baked a cake in it!
Published 3 months ago by dolly rs
Makes even an average cook (me) feel like a celebrity chef
With all of the different cooking utensils available out there, singling out a single pot or even a single brand smacks of hubris. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dom Miliano
A classic
I got this pot as a gift and am absolutely thrilled to own it. The flame color is gorgeous and matches the flame stoneware items I already own. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicole
Best. Pot. Ever.
Recently got divorced and lost a lot of my household items. For the most part, I sucked it up. I would have raised a major stink, however, if my ex had tried to take my favorite... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Elizabeth Harris
love it
I can't say enough wonderful things about this dutch oven. I love cooking with it and I cook anything and everything in it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by AMG
Simply the best!
I have only had this product a few weeks and have already used it many times. I can't believe how evenly it heats--great for browning; how easy the cleanup is--no sticking. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pat G.
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