A slightly smaller Le Creuset, great for everyday portions of soups and stews

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Product Description

Le Creuset 5 1/2 qt Round French Oven, Cobalt. Only Le Creuset offers such a wide range of unique shapes and designs. This product offers unrivalled flexibility of use, excellent heat efficiency, and the versatility to use it on any stovetop, under the

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4385 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Cobalt
• Brand: Le Creuset
• Model: L2501-2630
• Released on: 2006-03-01
• Dimensions: 6.75" h x 13.60" w x 10.75" l, 11.68 pounds

Features

• 5-1/2-quart round French oven crafted from enameled cast iron for fast, even heating
• 2 looped handles flanking either side ensure a secure grip when lifting
• Heavy lid locks in moisture, flavor, and nutrients; phenolic knob on lid
• Dishwasher-safe; washing by hand recommended; oven-safe to 400 degrees F
• Measures 10-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Review
This 5-1/2-quart round French oven by Le Creuset is the most forgiving pan I've ever used. If you just happen to forget you're sauteing onions for a soup while you answer the telephone, there's no need to worry--the onions won't burn. Enameled cast iron has been recognized as one of the best materials available for cookware because it retains heat and promotes gentle, even cooking at low heat ensuring that the best flavor is brought out from the ingredients. It's perfect for use on any heat source--gas, electric, radiant, ceramic, halogen, induction, or solid fuel. There's also a tight-fitting, enameled cast-iron lid that helps seal in heat and flavor. Food will be kept hot as you bring it to the table for serving. And you will certainly want to serve out of this beautiful piece--the color and shiny finish will brighten any table setting. The French oven measures 10-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty. --Jane DePaolo

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Customer Reviews

You will never regret buying this.....
The price of the Le Creuset French Oven is prohibitive - it always has been. Ten years ago, I exchanged five beautiful but unwanted wedding gifts for this French oven. I feared that it might not be worth it, but my fears were ungrounded. The quality, beauty, and versatility of this product is unsurpassed. You can easily braise a meat on the stove, and then bake it in the oven. You can simmer tomato-based sauces for hours, or slow-cook a stew to perfection. If you have a family and enjoy cooking, you will use this product over and over. After ten years of heavy use, my pot still looks new and I still derive great pleasure in using it. Expensive? Yes, but quality items usually are. You will be so glad you bought this.

my favorite oven
last year my mother gave me 3 of her 20 year old le creuset pieces. since then i have been replacing all my cookware with le creuset. this is my favorite size of the ovens. i'm usually cooking for two, but prefer this as my pasta pot. it's GREAT for soup too, and to have when cooking for guests, potlucks or for leftovers. and you can put it right in the fridge after dinner. the clean up on all these pieces is the absolute best. highly recommend! (i was even using it as a larger skillet substitute for a short while!)

Wonderful Le Creuset French Oven
This is the best French Oven I have ever used. It cooks evenly and cleans easily. While it is very heavy, that must add to the excellence of its cooking and that's what I wanted. No complaints. 5 Stars!