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Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 8-Quart Covered Stockpot, Chestnut

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Brand: Le Creuset
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$70.00~~
Buy New: $49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 179843

Color: Chestnut
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 11.5 x 10

MPN: N4100-2229
Model: N4100-2229
UPC: 630870014649
EAN: 0630870014649
ASIN: B000F5LKIG

Release Date: April 1, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:

•	8-quart stockpot made of heavy-gauge steel with double coat of hard, bright enamel
•	Sturdy loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table
•	Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
•	Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
•	Measures 9-3/4 by 11-1/2 by 10 inches; limited lifetime warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
Poach chickens, simmer stocks, cook pasta, or prepare a vegetable soup or classic chili in this tall, narrow, 8-quart stockpot with a tight-fitting lid. Made of heavy-gauge steel and double-coated with hard, bright enamel, the stockpot coordinates with Le Creuset's famed enameled cast-iron cookware in the French manufacturer's handsome colors, and it's as at home in the dining room as a serving vessel as it is in the kitchen on the stovetop or in the oven. The lid has a plastic knob that is oven-safe to 450 degrees F. Fitted with a steel rim to prevent chipping, the pot is durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects and goes safely into the dishwasher and refrigerator. The stockpot measures 9-3/4 by 11-1/2 by 10 inches. --Fred Brack

Product Description
Since 1925, artisans at Le Creuset have been making richly enameled cookware. Each piece from their line is individually created, coated, fired and inspected in order to bring you the finest quality cookware-to-tableware available. Their 8-Qt. Stockpot, made of enameled steel, is fitted with 2 loop handles for easier lifting and comes with a domed lid to lock in the flavors and juices as your soup or stock simmers.

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Beautiful but not durable July 21, 2008
I purchased this pot for myself as a Christmas gift. I read and followed the directions for use and care, always hand-washed the pot, and I never dropped it or banged it into anything.

With normal use and special care, the pot started to get chips in the enamel at the base after about three months. I used it maybe twice a week.
After six months, the chips extended to the inside of the pot and it is now unusable.
This is a very poorly-made product and is not up to the usual Le Creuset high quality standards despite its high price.

4 out of 5 stars

Nice pot June 28, 2008
I've had this pot for a number of years and just bought one for my mom. It never claims to be the traditional Le Creuset cast iron, so don't expect that. Yes, sometimes food (particularly pasta for me) sticks to the bottom, but it is the same in my other porcelain covered steel pots. I have just become accustomed to stirring more often. I love this pot- it's great for lots of things-pasta, soups and stews, popcorn, etc. I would recommend it.

1 out of 5 stars

Beautiful pot - just don't cook with it! June 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I own many Le Creuset pots (cast iron) and think that they are the best to cook with - even heat and long lasting. This is not of the same quality and should not bear the Le Creuset name. It is a cheap pot with obvious surface flaws, after ONE use the enamel chipped in three places - two inside and one outside. I wasn't exactly trying to put the pot through it's paces, just boiling water (at a medium heat per the instructions).

The color is quite nice, and if you just want a pretty pot sitting on your shelf it is quite economical. But, if you want to actually use it for cooking - do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

1 out of 5 stars

If the price seems to good to be true it probably is. March 18, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am very disappointed in this stock pot. I question that this is authentic Le Creuset cookware. There is no imprint or mark on the pot or lid itself (only on the knob on top of the lid). There was a sticker that said Le Creuset along with one that said MADE IN TAIWAN. It is nowhere near as heavyweight as I expected; the weight was that of any moderate price-range metal pot, no more. Beyond my general dissatisfaction with the quality, there is a sizable chip in the enamel on one handle, not a good omen for how it might hold up AFTER I use it! One of the first things I noticed after unboxing the pot was that it was very dirty inside. I would wash any new pot/pan of course, but this was dirty enough to really bother me. I can't think of a single good thing to say about this transaction. If Le Creuset is actually making a cheaper inferior line of cookware the seller should bring it to the attention of the buyer that this product is such. If it is a knock-off as I suspect, it should not be sold AS Le Creuset. All in all I cannot think of a single positive thing to say about this transaction. I am not a chef or an expert on cookware. However I am a woman who has been cooking for 35 years and I know quality when I see it and I know I am not seeing it in this product. I am very disappointed. My advice to anyone thinking they've found a bargain here.... look elsewhere!

5 out of 5 stars

easy to use, great results! January 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I received this stockpot for Xmas and was a bit unsure as to how it would perform when compared to some other high-end cookware that I have. I'm happy to report that it helped me make a delicious pot of split-pea soup and was more than large enough even with a large ham bone smack dab in the middle of the pot! It's sturdy and easy to clean. Just be careful to use wooden or nylon utensils so as not to scratch the surface. If you buy this pot you will enjoy using it!

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