Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry

Buy Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry
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Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Shown in Flame Color Shown in Flame Color Also known as a Dutch oven, this updated kitchen classic enhances the cooking process by evenly distributing heat and locking in the optimal amount of moisture. With ergonomic handles and an advanced interior enamel that resists chipping and cleans easily, Le Creuset's French ovens blend the best of the past with the latest innovations in comfort and functionality. Colorf...

• 45% larger handles that provide a sure grip, even with oven mitts
• The superior heat distribution and retention of le creuset enameled cast iron
• An advanced sand-colored interior enamel with even more resistance to wear
• A larger composite knob that withstands temperatures up to 500ºF
• Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel that resists chipping and cracking

This Dutch Ovens give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Bigger handles, better grip, most useful size for soup and roasts
My original Le Creuset has the smaller handles and though it's the most beloved pot I own, the handles are an issue. I have a bit of arthritis in my thumbs and I found that lifting the pot using even Silicone Mitts was a bit squirmy and I felt a bit unsure, especially when taking a heavy pot out of the oven.

This pot has bigger handles for a better grip but is the same, wonderful enamel-over-cast iron that works so well for cooking soups and roasts. The enamel is inert (like glass) and is non-stick as long as you remember not to scratch it up with abrasive cleaners and scrubbers. If something sticks, you can soak it when it's cooled down, and there is a TRICK for the sad, black patches that happen occasionally to the distracted cook. (No saving the burnt-flavored food, you're on your own if your pot roast "catches" on the bottom. I taste the sauce, and if no burnt flavor permeates, we are good to go.)...

2. Great addition to a cook's kitchen
This is a great addition to my kitchen. One of the main reasons I purchased this product was to make the artisan bread recipe that is floating out there on the web (although i think it is a Le Creuset recipe). The Dutch oven performed beautifully and I had an amazing loaf of crusty bread when I finished and hardly any clean-up to the oven. I will be baking bread regularly and will certainly use it for stews, soups, etc. Well worth the $!

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A Must Have
I was hesitant to buy a Le Creuset dutch oven for a long time because of the cost, but I've gotten every penny's worth out of it and more! I use it for everything...pot roast, soups, braised meats of all kinds. I've even used it to make artisan bread! It is expensive, but I see it as an investment that will outlast me!! I have some cast iron pieces from my parents and grandparents, but none of them are enameled. Enameling makes all the difference in the clean up, and that's why there's seldom a week that goes by that I have not used my Le Creuset enameled cast iron dutch oven. In fact, I not only own the 7 quart oven, I now own the 6 quart and 2 quart ovens as well. I can't say enough good things about them, whatever the size. BUY ONE...you won't be sorry!
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