Customer reviews for Emile Henry Flame Top Round Dutch Oven/Stew Pot, 4.2 quart

Emile Henry Flame Top Round Dutch Oven/Stew Pot, 4.2 quart : Exceptional for slow-cooking savory roasts, stews and casseroles, the Emile Henry Flame 4.2-Qt. Round Dutch Oven/Stewpot is the first ceramic cookware safe for oven, cooktop, microwave, grill and open flame to 750 F. Crafted in France from high-fired natural Burgundy clay, the natural nonstick cooking surface of the covered Dutch oven also simmers veggies, braises meats and bakes souffles and fruit cobblers with little effort and little or no added fats. Innovative proprietary Flame technology allows the hand-finished ceramic stew pot to cook on even barbeque grills and open flame. Five years of research and development created the PFOA- and PTFE-free Emile Henry Flame line that excels in uniform, natural cooking and keeps foods like clam chowder, pasta al dente and scrumptious desserts hot longer. Self-basting lid features a dimpled interior to ensure that juices are evenly distributed throughout cooking. Smoothly glazed ceramic Dutch oven will not chip, scratch or discolor and does not absorb stain, odors or flavors. The easy-to-handle stew pot is 30% lighter than similar cast-iron or enamel cookware and can go directly from freezer to a hot oven without countertop warm up. Each rich color makes the Emile Henry cookware a stylish serving dish for any occasion. The Emile Henry Dutch oven cleans up quickly by hand and is dishwasher-safe. Founded in 1850 by the Henry family in France's mineral-rich Burgundy clay region, today Emile Henry is the largest manufacturer of ceramic ovenware in France and has established a worldwide reputation for crafting the finest quality ceramic culinary products. Skilled artisans meticulously oversee the forming, casting, glazing and firing of each hand-finished Emile Henry piece. The proprietary Flame manufacturing process produces ovenware that is more resistant to thermal shock, mechanical shock or chipping and scratching than other ceramic products, including porcelain, stoneware and earthenware. Product Features Innovative Flame ceramic technology allows for high-heat cooking to 750 F Crafted of France's mineral-rich Burgundy clay with its superior heat retention properties Eco-responsible Emile Henry uses only natural products in their ceramic Each Emile Henry ovenware piece is hand-finished and signed by its individual craftsman Evenly distributing heat, the Dutch oven heats up faster and keeps foods hot longer than ordinary ceramic cookware The gentle, even heat distribution retains natural flavors of foods for superb-tasting dishes Self-basting lid features a dimpled interior to ensure even distribution of juices Smoothly glazed ceramic will not chip, scratch or discolor The ceramic does not absorb stains, odors and flavors Durable stew pot is 30% lighter than similar cast-iron or enamel pots Oven- and microwave-safe to 750 F and broiler-safe. Suited for all types of barbeque grills and open flame to 750 F Freezer-safe to -125 F and can go straight from freezer to hot cooking appliance Use with metal utensils, but nonmetal utensils recommended to better protect the cookware surface Food-safe glazes are free of lead and cadmium Footed base provides more even heat diffusion Large flame-resistant handles make for easy lifting and carrying Suited for gas, electric, ceramic, glass and halogen cooktops, and induction-capable with induction interface disc Dishwasher-safe; hand washing is recommended 10-year limited warranty This item is shipped directly from the manufacturer so it can only be delivered within the 48 contiguous states. Express shipping options, gift wrap services and gift messaging are not available for this item. Please allow 2-4 weeks for order processing and delivery.