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Colors:

	Cobalt Blue			Kiwi
	Dune			Dijon
	Cherry Red			Chestnut
	Caribbean			Flame

Brand: Le Creuset
Category: Kitchen

Buy New: $234.99 - $269.99 (On sale from $395.00)

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

48 reviews

Country: FRANCE

MPN: L2501-2830
ASIN: B001F2CO6A

Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This round French oven is known as "the everyday pot" for its multifaceted uses: baking, broiling, braising, sauteing or marinating. It's also "the everywhere pot" because it serves equally well on the stovetop, in the oven, on the table, or in the refrigerator or freezer. The 7 1/4 -quart size is large enough for 10 to 12 servings of beef bourguignon, stuffed peppers or your favorite chicken-and-rice casserole. The tight-fitting lid traps steam to self-baste foods. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home d�cor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in France. 7 1/4 Quart capacity. 13 lbs. 11 1/2" Dia. x 7"H.

Product Features
• Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating
• All-in-one French oven beautifully goes from freezer or fridge straight to cooking device to table, then back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers
• Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler
• Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains
• Foods will not react with the enameled finish
• Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant
• Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times
• Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes
• Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F; do place knob under broiler
• Dish without lid is safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F
• Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen top

Customer Reviews: Read 43 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

A pot for a lifetime September 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The first one I purchased was on my daughter-in law's wish list for her birthday. She is a beautiful, young and phenomenal cook. Always believing that the cooking process is an ongoing learning and exploring procedure, I put a pot on my birthday list the following year. There are some things that just must be made in it...for instance...chili, meat or marinara sauce, pulled pork, soups. While the first purchase was the color Dune, mine was a beautiful red. I don't even have any red in my kitchen but this pot called out for red for me. All the colors are lovely.

5 out of 5 stars

My favorite pot September 11, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Even though this blue beauty clashes somewhat with all my black appliances, it's usually sitting on top of the range, even when it's not in use. I use it for almost everything. The great thing about an enameled oven like this is that you can prepare just about everything for a dish in it, from browning the meat to slow simmer or baking in the oven.

It's weight may be intimidating to some (as well as the cost), but that's what cast iron is all about, after all.

Besides being easy to use on the stove and in the oven, cleaning it is an absolute dream. That's probably the biggest difference between these and my beloved Lodge cast iron cookware. These require zero maintenance. As with any cast iron cookware, they are NOT indestructible. The enamel will chip if you abuse it. Even Lodge recommends not dropping their stuff.

Bottom line, if you can afford it, you should get at least one of these. I own three different sizes (3 1/2 qt, 5 1/2 qt, and this 7 1/4 qt) but I usually find myself reaching for this big one.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Product! August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchased this item on March 1, 2006. Since that time we have used it to make chicken soup, tomato sauce, and chili. We have also braised chicken and boiled corned beef and cabbage. It heats VERY evenly -- unlike cheaper alternatives. The pot itself is pretty heavy -- something to consider if you have carpal tunnel or arthritis in your hands/wrists. The lid is also pretty heavy -- but I like that because it forms a tighter seal. After 2+ years it still looks like new.

3 out of 5 stars

Too much money to be disappointed June 16, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful

I am disappointed in the Le Creuset round 7 1/4 qt french oven. It spewed water from under the lid the entire time while cooking a chicken stew and the pot was only little over half full. I certainly expected more from such an expensive item." I should not have to constantly wipe water from a dripping lid on a pot that cost this much. I had to stay close by the entire time because of this. The pot is sturdy, easy to clean and looks good but this problem took all the fun out of using it. This is my first piece of Le Creuset cookware and it may well be my last.

5 out of 5 stars

Pricey, but worth it June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The 7 1/4 Quart Round French Oven is my first foray into the world of Le Creuset and I've been nothing but pleased with this item. It appears to be of exceptional quality- a recent trip to a popular "home & kitchen" type store provided plenty of opportunity for comparison, and the quality of the Le Creuset piece was obviously superior to anything the store had for sale.

I intend to replace my current cookware piece by piece with Le Creuset items. Which, while seemingly expensive, might actually *save* money in the long run. The high quality of Le Creuset cookware and the lifetime warranty certainly suggest that I may never actually *need* to purchase these items again. Buy well (once)and keep forever. Sounds like a bargain to me.

We've used this french oven several times and have thoroughly enjoyed each experience. From stovetop to oven, this product is a beauty. Cooking is a pleasure and (I'm not entirely sure how this happens, but it's true) food actually TASTES better coming from this beautiful product.

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