Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry

Monday, March 19, 2012

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Review

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Feature

3-1/2-quart round French oven made of enameled cast iron
Cast-iron loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table
Heavy, tight-fitting lid with phenolic knob helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
Washing by hand recommended; oven-safe to 350 degrees F
Measures 9 by 11-1/2 by 5-3/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty

If a slow-roasted chicken or rich ratatouille sounds incredibly tempting, this round French oven, a great casserole dish, will help satiate your cravings. The versatility of Le Creuset's dish lets you prepare a recipe on the stove and then move it to the oven, or bake it completely in the oven and then transfer it to table and finally into the dishwasher. This pan has been fashioned in France from porcelain enamel cast iron, giving it a durable weight and a beautiful finish. Also, cast iron distributes heat evenly and requires cooking with only low to medium temperatures. The pan's design and tight fitting lid keep the moisture in with foods (to avoid drying) and maintain full flavor. Always cool this pan before washing, and avoid abrasive pads or cleaners. --Teresa Simanton 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!