Le Creuset Round French Oven
Le Creuset Round French Oven
Le Creuset Round French Oven – This everyday Round French Oven (or Dutch oven, referred by most people) never makes it to the cupboard: it goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the stove for tomorrow’s dinner. If there are leftovers in the pot, save them for tomorrow. You can store it in the refrigerator or in the freezer and not worry about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface. For generations, families have come to cherish the classic cocotte – the Round French Oven. This everyday pot never makes it to the cupboard: it goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the stove for tomorrow’s dinner. If you want to keep leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer, you can store in our Le Creuset pot and not worry about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface.
Le Creuset Round French Oven Reviews
(1) Don’t waste your money on a dutch oven that is “cheaper.” This is really worth every penny you pay. I’ve tried the Lodge brand version of this, sure it’s cheaper, but it’s also made in China (yuck) and HUGE – in a wasted space kind of way (I was shocked by the lodge size when comparing it to this and it’s only a 1/2qt size in capacity larger). This dutch oven for me is the perfect size and not nearly as heavy as I thought it was going to be. I also really love the cherry red color, don’t settle for less than the best – this is dishwasher safe, can’t say that for the other one. I’ll be returning my lodge dutch oven and keeping Le Creuset for life!
(2) bought this brand after Steve Sando recommended it in his book Heirloom Beans. As I’ve replaced meat with beans in my diet, I needed cookware that would help me cook beans in a way that would not make me miss meat.
I use my Le Creuset for making a variety of bean dishes that require slow cooking. After two dozen recipes, I haven’t failed a dish yet. I partly attribute this to the even heat of this very heavy, sturdy French Oven.
So far, my Le Creuset has been the most important purchase for my kitchen needs. Highly recommended.
(3) My mother in law works at a local kitchen store which sells Le Creuset – and she absolutely loves to spoil us with new pots and pans from this line – I have lots of bakeware and pots – all in Kiwi.
This 5.5 quart is my favorite pot for many reasons – It’s perfect for making a great jambalaya, stew or soup, and browning meats and onions, it’s just big enough to make a full dinner for myself and my husband, while still having leftovers – I figure if I had children, I would probably prefer the 7.5 quart – which I’m hoping to purchase soon.
The enameled cookware is so easy to clean – and yes, it is heavy – but it’s really not as heavy as some claim – it’s not like you have to be a body builder to lift this thing – I even store it high up and it’s no problem for me to take down or put back up – and I’m a little lady 
I also plan on purchasing the buffet cooker – it looks like the perfect pot. And I’m interesting in trying out a couple of Le Creuset’s stainless line – they look exceptional.
This entire line of cookware is a dream for those looking for high quality pots – It really is fun to cook again!