Le CreusetEnameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt., Cerise

I obtained this on Amazon Warehouse and saved about $50. The only damage was to the packaging, none to the item itself. I would have purchased for full price if this wasn't available because it is truly a quality product that is fully guaranteed by Le Creuset. While this is an investment, it should last for generations. I know this because I had my grandmother's until it was lost in a move. The beauty of this pot is that it cooks evenly and very effectively especially for soups, braises, and breads. It easily goes from the stove to oven with a high heat tolerance of 450 degrees. If you need it to tolerate a hotter oven, it is recommended that you purchase an all metal knob for the top which is easily changed. The enamel finish on the interior is not only beautiful, but cleans up easily. The extra large handles are a great improvement since these pots are not light weights. I am very happy with my purchase.

My wife has wanted this for years to add to her cast iron collection. However, because there are so many other brand names out there at a fraction of the price, we could never justify the cost. We have purchased and used other french ovens. While they did a commendable job, my wife still felt that, based on her research, the Le Creuset was the best choice among French/Dutch ovens.She was right. I recently purchased it for her. She made a pot roast as her first dish in her new 7 1/4-Quart Le Creuset French oven and was amazed at how easy it was to sear and slow roast the meat and vegetables. An added bonus - during cleanup she ran hot water in the pan, placed a small amount of dish liquid in the water and let it soak. She was prepared to let the pot soak overnight. Amazingly, she found that she was able to clean the pot within minutes using only a sponge.This pot is money well spent. Although it's heavy (not unexpected for cast iron), it clearly will be used often by us for years to come. Worth the investment!

This pot is fantastic. I have other cast iron but this blows all those away. Its a great size, easy to clean, cooks amazing! I had not purchased it before because of the price (yikes) but noticed recently elsewhere prices were going up $60 dollars or more. I decided to bite the bullet. I took the chance that I cook enough to justify the cost It was worth it. Excellent product.

This review will join the ranks of all the others singing it's praises. I have contemplated this purchase (and saved) for quite some time now. And, it didn't disappoint in the least. I love the Caribbean color. It is very vibrant and adds a little spice to my otherwise demure kitchen color palate. I like that this pot is nice and deep and can handle anything from soups and stews, to large batches of lasagna meat or other batch type cooking. Perhaps the feature that I appreciate most, besides the unbeatable warranty, is the fact that this beauty can be run through the dishwasher. Couldn't be more pleased and know that this will be a piece that I will use for my lifetime as well as an heirloom to pass along to my daughters.

Love, love, love this Dutch oven. What can you say about Le Creuset? It is the best of the best. Expensive? Yes. Worth the money? YES! I returned the too small 5 qt. for this 7 1/4 qt. I have make Chili, chicken and dumplings and bread pudding. It cleans like a charm. It’s the type of heirloom that you hope to pass down to your children/grandchildren. If you love to cook, save your money, wait for a decent sale, and buy it.

I love my new yellow friend. I like cooking on cast iron but taking care of the cookware can be tedious at times. With this pot there is no more seasoning to worry about, just wash and go. I just made potato soup and it came out beautifully. I cooked down the bacon onions and mushroom and once I added the liquid the pot deglazed itself and clean up was a snap. I have a ceramic stove top and I had no problems at all. If you are on the fence about buying one like I was (took me three years to make up my mind) don't wait any longer it is definitely worth the money.

Well made, beautiful, and versatile! I've wanted one for years and finally did it. My first beef roast in it did get a little overdone - combo of cookbook over-estimating and the use of this new kitchen tool. One of my friends who also has one said that foods get done more quickly than you would expect in one of these. While reducing a sauce in it after roasting a chicken, I could see how well the heat is distributed by the heavy bottom by the pattern of boiling bubbles. No other pan I have distributes heat as well. The bubbles were all over the bottom of the pan, not just where the flames hit the bottom. Super quality!

I don't use this as much as I thought I would, but even so, it's amazing. The quality can't be beat and clean-up is a breeze. Yes, it is expensive, but this is the type of quality cookware that will be handed down for generations. It holds and evenly distributes heat well making it the perfect pot for roasts and soups.

Since buying my le Creuset cast iron 6.7 qt. I've used it once so far. I'm looking forward to much more cooking days with it. I'm very happy with it. looking back I should have gotten the orange one.

Expensive but will last a lifetime.

So glad I’ve added this amazing cookware to my collection. Will use this for many years to create delicious meals for my family.

These are the best pots, enameled cast iron, made in the world - a must pot for a good chef.

Fantastic pot, easy to clean!