Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Oval Dutch Oven, 15.5 qt., Oyster

Being from south Louisiana (Cajun country) we love to cook for family and friends. I wanted a large pot to replace my magnalite pot. I couldn’t be more pleased. I use this to make rice dressing at Christmas and Thanksgiving. It’s also perfect for our famous gumbo!! I made a huge amount of chicken stock a few weeks ago. This pot is big!! I put two chickens in it for my stock. The heat distribution is absolutely the best. One does not need to cook at high temperature. I’ve adjusted the temperature to a lower setting especially when making a rioux. Since there have been articles about magnalite cookware giving off trace amounts of metals possibly causing Alzheimer’s, I decided to replace mine. Anyone from south Louisiana is familiar with magnalite. It’s what everyone here uses. I also just ordered a Le Creuset skillet to replace my Teflon skillet because of health issues with Teflon. I’ve purchased a smaller enameled cast iron Dutch oven a couple of years ago. There is no comparison to the quality of that pot to the Le Crouset brand. Yes, Le Crouset is more expensive; however, with proper care your pots will end up in hands of your grandchildren. I know some people place them in the dishwasher. I just can’t bring myself to do this. Besides, these pots are so so easy to clean. For tough scorched on food, just a soak in warm soapy water and it cleans up with no effort whatsoever. If you enjoy cooking, treat yourself. You’ll end up replacing your pots one at a time with Le Crueset.

Excellent Product. Came in as planned and on time

We cook two big meals for the week, for five people. This can easily accommodate one at a time. Easily the best peice of cookware in the house. My only concern is that we are going to scratch the enamel. I put rubber shelf liner between the lid and pot when stowed, and more on top of the lid to help prevent scratching from my other pans. I would buy this again if I didn't already have one.

It’s my first Dutch oven buy from Le Creuset brand .I have used it a few times and I’m totally glad that I made the right choice. It has an amazing beautiful appearance . Love the wide handles.The lid fits perfectly , heat retention is good and the food taste great. Weight wise it feels perfect for me.For sure I am adding one more soon .

As a proud owner of the standard size dutch oven and the brazier, I have become spoiled with the value of Le Creuset products. As a bachelor with very little free time, when I cook or can, I like to go large. Why ? Because I can prepare a lot of food at one time for those times when I want to eat wholesome, premium quality food but just don’t have the time to shop or prepare myself a meal. Meet the Boss. I was able to cook and can 10 quarts of organic potatoes at once. A turkey ? Two roaster chickens at once ? No problem for The Boss. I am currently making 2-3 gallons of beef stock at once. Heavy ? Not as much as expected. Pricey ? Yup. Worth every dollar and more ? HELL YES.