Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Model: L2501-28-67
Color: Cherry Red
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 quarts; 11 inches in diameter
- Dishwasher-safe; 101-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
Customer Review: Need more Stars for these pots
Summary: 5 Stars
I own 5 of these, in different sizes: the 9 qt. round (black), the 7 1/4 qt. round (yellow), 5 qt oval (flame), 5 qt buffet (cherry - 13" across), and the 6 3/4 qt risotto (lime green). I came here to see if anyone else was as enamored with these as I am, and I would say the answer is YES.
I was an All Clad snob, and I still love and use them. But if I have a Le Creuset of the right size, it's my go-to pot for everything. I cook soups on the stove top, and braises and roasts in the oven, everything turns out FABULOUSLY. I have never burned anything in these pans, even when neglecting what's cooking. I timed myself tonight while I washed both the buffet pan and the 9 qt soup pot. Less than 30 seconds to wash each, even with crusted-on stuff. I even love how they look when I set them to dry on dish towels (they should be dried immediately).
My only real concern is that I might break my porcelain sink if I drop one when washing it. No one else is allowed to wash them - I can just hear the CRACK! :-)
But seriously, onions caramelize beautifully in these. Soups simmer peacefully on low. Water comes to a boil FAST for pasta and stays that way.
My kids (5) love them, too. If they see one on the stovetop they KNOW dinner is going to be GOOD.
When I bought the last three pans (admittedly, I went to buy ONE, and spent $500 - sent one to my sister, too), I called a friend to share the joy. She asked where I was going to "hide" them, since my cabinets are bursting with good cookware. I paused, then realized I that two of them are just going to live on my cooktop - the buffet pan and the 7 1/4 qt round.
The buffet pan is very similar to All Clad's 13" Braiser, which I have and have used almost daily for a decade. The buffet pan is probably going to take the Braiser's place because of the exceptional heating qualities, and because the enamel releases food so easily. The folks at Cook's Illustrated have a cookbook out with 30-minutes meals, many of which are skillet meals. This is the pan of choice for that application.
Like another reviewer said, these pots go from stove/oven to the dinner table, even for company. Even for "nice" dinner parties. I don't even bother to transfer to serveware anymore.
Just be careful when moving them around, as they are heavy. No high heels on slick floors with a big pot of soup!
Don't worry about the $$$$. You'll use the same pots for decades. Your kids will use them, too. And they'll be cooking your favorite family recipes! :-)
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Description of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
Perfect for cooking meats and vegetables in a simmering broth, the 7.25-qt. red Round Dutch Oven by Le Creuset includes a tight-fitting lid that helps seal in moisture and flavor. Constructed of cast iron to absorb heat quickly, distribute it evenly and retain it for maximum efficiency, even at low temperatures. Porcelain enamel surface won't react with food, and doesn't absorb odors or flavors. Elegant enough to take right to the table. Oven-safe to 450 degrees F and dishwasher-safe.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
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