7-1/4-quart round French oven made of enameled cast iron for fast, even heating
Sturdy loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table
Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
Editorial Review:
Le Creuset's Round French Oven can go from stove or oven right to the dinner table / Dishwasher Safe / Porcelain enamel surface / 7 1/4 Quart Capacity
This 7-1/4-quart round French oven by Le Creuset is the most forgiving pan I've ever used. If you just happen to forget you're sauteing 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 color and shiny finish will brighten any table setting. The French oven measures 11-1/4 by 14 by 6 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty. --Jane DePaolo
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A pot for a lifetime:
The first one I purchased was on my daughter-in law's wish list for her birthday. She is a beautiful, young and phenomenal cook. Always believing that the cooking process is an ongoing learning and exploring procedure, I put a pot on my birthday list the following year. There are some things that just must be made in it...for instance...chili, meat or marinara sauce, pulled pork, soups. While the first purchase was the color Dune, mine was a beautiful red. I don't even have any red in my kitchen but this... more info
My favorite pot:
Even though this blue beauty clashes somewhat with all my black appliances, it's usually sitting on top of the range, even when it's not in use. I use it for almost everything. The great thing about an enameled oven like this is that you can prepare just about everything for a dish in it, from browning the meat to slow simmer or baking in the oven. It's weight may be intimidating to some (as well as the cost), but that's what cast iron is all about, after all. Besides being easy to use on the... more info
Excellent Product!:
I purchased this item on March 1, 2006. Since that time we have used it to make chicken soup, tomato sauce, and chili. We have also braised chicken and boiled corned beef and cabbage. It heats VERY evenly -- unlike cheaper alternatives. The pot itself is pretty heavy -- something to consider if you have carpal tunnel or arthritis in your hands/wrists. The lid is also pretty heavy -- but I like that because it forms a tighter seal. After 2+ years it still looks like new.
Too much money to be disappointed:
I am disappointed in the Le Creuset round 7 1/4 qt french oven. It spewed water from under the lid the entire time while cooking a chicken stew and the pot was only little over half full. I certainly expected more from such an expensive item." I should not have to constantly wipe water from a dripping lid on a pot that cost this much. I had to stay close by the entire time because of this. The pot is sturdy, easy to clean and looks good but this problem took all the fun out of using it. This is my first... more info
