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(More customer reviews)In the dictionary, next to "dutch oven," is a picture of a le Creuset pot.
This 5.5 quart version is sized to fit typical casserole, soup, and stew recipes, and big enough for a large chicken or pot roast. It will fit on an average-height refrigerator shelf (you may need to replace the lid with a dinner plate), and will heat evenly on a standard sized burner (though, given the heat distribution of the cast iron, it would heat evenly on a birthday candle). This is the size the cooking shows use - if you've ever watched over Emeril's shoulder as he arranged stuff in the pot, you know that this is just the right size and shape.
My only complaint is that le Creuset recently stopped smoothing and under-glazing the rims of their pots, and is now leaving them rough and "rust-proofing" them instead. For my older (heirloom) pots, I invert the lids for stacking and storage. I haven't been able to bring myself to do this with my newest pot, however, because if I do the rough unglazed rim will scratch up the lid. (ecoutez-vous le Creuset?!)
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Product Description:
This reliable vessel from Le Creuset features the manufacturer's signature combination of cast iron and coated enamel. The piece not only retains and distributes heat evenly; its strong surface resists scratches, stains, and the damaging effects of regular household use. One of eight available sizes, this pot holds 5-1/2 quarts making it perfectly suited to preparing sauces, soups, and stews; sauteing vegetables; or roasting meats. The accompanying round lid fits evenly with its base and traps in moisture to preserve flavor. A black, Phenolic knob centered on its surface resists heating while two loop handles flank the main body and facilitate transport. Although practical in every way, the pot doesn't sacrifice an attractive appearance. Its shiny finish--available in many colors--enables the cookware to transition from stove to tabletop and hold its own as serveware. The vibrant yellow color coordinates easily with anything already in the kitchen cupboard. Hand washing is recommended and each Le Creuset cast iron product comes with a lifetime warranty.
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