Customer reviews for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven

Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven

Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven : This roomy, elongated oven accommodates longer cuts of meat for braising and roasting. Ideal for simmering stews and soups, marinating roasts, or poaching chicken and fish, too. The tight-fitting lid traps steam to seal in flavors and self-baste foods. The versatile oven goes from refrigerator to oven or stovetop, then looks handsome on the table before storing leftovers in the freezer. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home décor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Made in France. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. 9 1/2 Quart capacity. 17 lbs. 11" Dia. x 7 1/2"H. Product Features Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating All-in-one French oven beautifully goes from freezer or fridge straight to cooking device to table, then back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains Foods will not react with the enameled finish Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F; do place knob under broiler Dish without lid is safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen top
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13 out of 13(100%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
Review 1 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Tool !!

PostedJanuary 30, 2011
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cyclingbro
fromBurbank.CA
This baby can go from stovetop to oven in a snap. You can feed few to many with this versatile pot. Its worth the investment.
I heard from friends about Le Creuset. Great stuff.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, True to Color, construction, durability, capacity
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Review 2 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Beauty and Functionality

PostedDecember 27, 2010
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ASoares
fromSandhills, NC
I always dreamed of getting my first Le Creuset and it was worth the wait. Some could say it's very heavy - more than 15 pounds - but that is one of the features that make it such a great pot to cook with. Great for braising, sauteing and everything else imaginable, not to mention that it goes from the cook top straight to the oven - you just need to change the lid knob for the stainless steel one,.
Pros: Variety of Colors, quality, multi-purpose, construction, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, durability, Functional/Useful, Weight, capacity
Cons: Expensive/ Price, weight
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Review 3 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Terrific piece of cookware

PostedDecember 29, 2010
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Manhattan
fromPrinceton, NJ
The Le Creuset is well made, sturdy, allows for even cooking and cleans up easily.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Heat distribution, construction, Appearance/ Design /Style, durability, Long-lasting, capacity
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Review 4 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great French Oven!

PostedSeptember 7, 2010
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Peapod
fromPleasant Valley, WV
I recently purchased the Le Creuset 9.5 oval French Oven in Kiwi. I love the way it looks, the color is great! I made a pot roast in it over the weekend, which is how I intend to use the pot, and it came out wonderfully, and was easy to clean. Great purchase and I hope to buy another one in a different size in the near future.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, True to Color, even cooking, Heat distribution, size, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, Performs Well, durability, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, capacity
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Review 5 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Le Crueset 9.5 quart oval french oven

PostedJanuary 29, 2010
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jjaz
frommid-atlantic
Do not hesitate to invest in this piece! I cook all the time and this is my favorite pot. I use it to make everything from chili to French daubes, braised short ribs, beef bourguignonne....on and on. Yes, the pot is heavy but that is the beauty of this piece. heat is distributed evenly so your dish does not burn or stick. there are no downsides to this piece and it will last a lifetime!
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to store, easy to use, even cooking, Functional/Useful, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, Material, multi-purpose, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, True to Color, Variety of Colors, Warranty
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Review 6 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

You won't be sorry

PostedJanuary 26, 2010
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chicaaud
fromChicago, IL
This is a GREAT item. I love mine. Tons of room, even heat distribution and solid construction make this one of my favorite items in the kitchen. I mainly use it for sauces, soups, or braising things like stews or meat. Fantastic! Worth every penny.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, easy to use, even cooking, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, Material, Performs Well, quality, True to Color
Cons: weight
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Review 7 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Don't hesitate on making this purchase!

PostedJanuary 12, 2010
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tgrllyct
fromInverness, FL
After going back and forth on whether or not I would utilize a dutch oven this large, I finally jumped in and made the investment. Wow - best purchase for my kitchen!! You don't have to worry about your dish bubbling over because the pot is too small. It's just my husband and I (no kids) and we use this all the time to double recipes so there will be plenty of leftovers later. It retains heat evenly and for a long time, and it's so beautiful that you can serve guests right out of it. Highly recommend. Don't hesitate to make this purchase!
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, even cooking, Functional/Useful, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, Material, multi-purpose, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, True to Color, Variety of Colors, Warranty
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Review 8 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Incredible!!

PostedJanuary 25, 2009
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ValandEric
fromFowler, MI
This is an amazing piece of cookware! I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to use this extremely heavy French Oven, but after I received one as a gift from my husband, I quickly learned why these have received such great reviews. It provides extremely even cooking, and is easy to clean. It is like nothing else I own. One day I hope to expand my collection!
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Review 9 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great for a braise

PostedJanuary 8, 2009
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FigNewton
fromBoston
This pan is the best thing going for braises. Even cooking. Easy clean up. Tight seal with lid. Looks good on the table. It's my cold weather stalwart for slow cooked comfort food.
Pros: east clean up, even heating
Cons: heavy, shouldn't use metal utensils
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Review 10 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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4 / 5
4 / 5

A solid piece of cookware

PostedJanuary 8, 2009
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maryte
fromAustin, TX
Le Creuset never fails to please with their quality products. This French oven has plenty of room for cooking the meat of your choice, as well as adding lots of delicious vegetables. The cast iron core allow for even heating, and the enamel surface makes clean up a breeze. This is the kind of cookware you'll end up bequeathing to someone in your will!
Cons: this size is not practical when cooking for two.
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Review 11 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Love this pot

PostedJanuary 8, 2009
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scottyboy
fromMiddletown,Ny
Great pot great price shipping was super fast . Best purchase ever made.
Pros: even heat retention, cleans like a dream
Cons: none
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Review 12 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

The Perfect Soup Pot

PostedMarch 22, 2008
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Susana
fromOjai, CA
This pot is perfect for braising meats and making soup. I make a pot of soup every Sunday to last the week, and I have found that this is the perfect pot. The light colored interior allows me to see the food perfectly and to observe the cooking process so that I do not burn the food. The heat is distributed evenly and the food cooks to perfection. I have used this type of utensil since I received one as a wedding gift 45 years ago and I recently upgraded to a larger pot in a lovely blue. It is worth every penny of the rather high price.
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Review 13 for Le Creuset 9.5-Quart Oval French Oven
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Favorite Pot

PostedNovember 16, 2007
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ExpatChef
This is the first one I reach for when I am making soup in any quantity or braising lamb shanks or a sizable roast. I like the heavyweight and even cooking, and the way this pot has stood up to use. 9.5 quarts is a great size.
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