3-1/2-quart oval 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:
Since 1925, artisans at Le Creuset have been making richly enameled cast iron cookware in the French village of Fresnoy-le-Grand. Each piece from their line is individually created, coated, fired and inspected in order to bring you the finest quality cookware-to-tableware available. The cast iron construction is superior to other cookware because it absorbs and retains heat more efficiently as you braise and stew your vegetables and meats. The French Oven is fitted with 2 loop handles and comes with a tight-fitting lid that seals in the moisture. Oven-safe to 450 degrees F.
Beautiful enough for the table and durable enough to outlive its lifetime warranty against defects, this French oven is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving such dishes as choucroute garni and braised lamb shanks. The oval shape suits poultry and thick cuts of meat while providing room for vegetables. Since it's safe on any stovetop, including induction, as well as in the oven, the pot can also be used for soups and chili. Made of cast iron, with both the exterior and interior clad in two coats of Le Creuset's famous enamel, the pot holds 3-1/2 quarts, perfect for one- and two-person households. Cast iron is unexcelled at heat distribution and retention and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, so the pot cooks food evenly and gently without hot spots and can even be used for marinating and baking. It's also dishwasher-safe. The pot's heavy, tight-fitting lid has a synthetic knob that's ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware, the pot is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and is hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. The French oven measures 9 by 12-8/9 by 5-4/5 inches. --Fred Brack
