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

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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

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

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

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

Beautiful 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 Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France. While this popular shape has been around for many centuries before that, the basic design has changed very little thus endorsing the cooking qualities that it provides. Generation after generation has come to cherish the Le Creuset Round French Oven's quality, durability, and versatility, and it easily becomes the core piece in any well-equipped kitchen. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken to mouth-watering cake. Your imagination is the only limit!.