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:
- 7-1/4-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 11-3/5 by 14 by 7 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
Customer Review: Very nice looking. Easy to clean. Requires no seasoning.
Summary: 5 Stars
I already own two 6 quart cast-iron dutch ovens but I wanted a larger one. One of my cast-irons pots is a 100+ year old antique and one is new at $30.
I wanted (this was a luxury purchase) a larger dutch oven and something that would be a bit more attractive than the fairly ugly black cast-iron pot sitting on the stove.
What are the differences between an inexpensive non-enameled cast-iron dutch oven and the enameled Le Creuset that cost 10 times as much?
1. The Le Creuset requires no seasoning. A big initial time saver.
2. Easy to clean. When a non-oily stew boiled over in the oven (and baked on), the exterior cleaned up in seconds with a plastic brush. I was very surprised. I thought this was going to cost me hours in clean up time.
3. It's attractive. Due to limited storage, I leave it on the stove and it brightens up the room.
4. The Le Creuset is enameled. Even though it's fired at a much higher temperature than what other manufacturers use (in France, it's legal to fire enamel at much higher temperatures), it will eventually chip but it's nothing I'm worried about.
5. Cast-iron cookware require a lot of work to get them properly seasoned and now it cleans as easily as Teflon. Many people can't properly season cast-iron cookware which is why you often see cast-iron cookware at garage sales selling for pennies on the dollar.
6. While a cast-iron dutch oven would fit right at home on a cast-iron cook stove (which we had for quite a few years), it's incongruous on a modern stove.
7. The cast-iron dutch oven has no enamel -- it can never chip. One of my cast-iron dutch ovens is over 100 years old and will be in the same exact condition in the next hundred years. Will a Le Creuset be able to stand that test of time? The answer is yes. In Europe, they're passed down from generation to generation.
Once properly seasoned, the $30 (or even much less expensive) cast dutch oven performs just as well as the Le Creuset. We simply *wanted* a 7.5 quart enameled Le Creuset and we're satisfied with the product but it doesn't cook any better or worse than my other non-enameled cast iron cookware that costs 1/10th as much. In my particular case, both clean equally easily (but it was a nasty, bear of a job to get the cast-iron dutch oven nicely seasoned but I'll never do it again).
If I were to buy any additional enameled cookware, I would want the enamel to be fired at the much higher temperatures that Le Creuset uses. In other words, I wouldn't buy cheaper, inferior enamel cookware which is much more likely to chip or the cookware crack in half.
While Le Creuset cookware evokes the sense of uber snob appeal, I wish I listened to my wife years ago and bought this cookware instead of over $1000 (on a huge sale) of high-end no-stick Calphalon. Even with using wooden and plastic stirring utensils, the interiors are all scratched and the outside is hideously ugly and impossible to clean. They're now being stored and we're waiting for a garage sale to get rid of them.
Update May 28, 10: It's not in the Amazon listing, but there's a 9 quart and a 11 1/4 quart pot by Le Creuset. Had I known that I wouldn't have bought this size pot (but most people would find 11 1/4 way too heavy and big). I wanted a larger pot so that I can make enough for left-overs. I bought the 11 1/4 quart pot from W&S. It's huge, heavy and expensive but I can now freeze the left-overs for easy quick meals. Since the preparation for the meals takes as much time for a small pot or a giant pot, I can save some time.
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Description of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
Le Creuset Round French Oven Great for nearly any dish, Le Creuset's Round French Oven will be a favorite in the kitchen. Its classic design features a tight fitting lid and handles for easy transportation. It comes in a vibrant finish and is made of enameled cast iron. The lid also has phenolic knobs that are oven safe to 375°F / 190°C. Features: Made of enameled cast iron Easy grip handles on each side Tight fitting lid with phenolic knob oven safe to 375°F / 190°C Available in a variety of sizes Available in a variety of colorsBeautiful 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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