Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven : This
round French oven is known as "the everyday
pot" for its multifaceted uses: baking, broiling,
braising, sauteing or marinating. It's also
"the everywhere pot" because it serves equally
well on the stovetop, in the oven, on the table, or in
the refrigerator or freezer. The 7 1/4 -quart size is
large enough for 10 to 12 servings of beef bourguignon,
stuffed peppers or your favorite chicken-and-rice
casserole. The tight-fitting lid traps steam to
self-baste foods. 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.
Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made
in France. 7 1/4 Quart capacity. 13 lbs. 11 1/2"
Dia. x 7"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
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
22 of 22 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
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Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Kitchen Must Have
November 16, 2007 SLCJennfrom Salt Lake City, UT
"Love it!. Heavy enough to flatten uneven electric range surfaces and heavy lid ensures tight seal, perfect for trapping in moisture in braised meats, big batches of reducing marinaras, curries, etc. And to top it off, it's gorgeous, too. Highly recommended, every kitchen needs a Le Creuset."
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Review 2 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
4
out of 5
Le Creuset French Oven
May 25, 2009 shaisteramafrom Seattle, WA
Pros: capacity, even cooking, Functional/Useful Cons: Difficult to Clean/Wash, Expensive/ Price
"I use this pot almost every time I cook. It is a little frustrating that you are not supposed to use it above med on your stove. I have an electric stove. I have also had trouble with it staining (I think from over heating it) and also the enamel chipping."
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Review 3 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
A must for every kitchen
February 17, 2009 Nancfrom Woodbury, MN
Pros: even cooking, easy cleanup, tight fitting cover, hold a lot Cons: heavy cast iron
"This is one of the busiest pots in my kitchen! It cooks so evenly and holds a huge amount of soup and/or stew. It's even easy to clean. While it's a little heavy, it think that's why it cooks so evenly. By far a great investment for any kitchen."
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Review 4 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
The Best!
January 29, 2009 love2bakefrom Seattle
"You will love this pot! It is amazing…we use it all the time…for soups, stews, and chili on the stovetop, pot roast and roast chicken in the oven. It heats up evenly and retains heat like nothing else does. You will not regret owning this."
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Review 5 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 500 Contributor
5
out of 5
My favorite classic casserole dish
January 27, 2009 SouthFLCookfrom Pembroke Pines, FL
Pros: everything! Cons: a tad heavy
"I look this French oven. When I was growing up, this was my mothers favorite wedding present, that she said "was useful even when my dad was not". JK!
So I wanted one just like hers - an orange one (called Flame color). I love it. It delivers the heat evenly and seals in flavors! It is the number one pot/oven I use. It is great for beef stew, chicken pot pie and a chicken cordon blue casserole my family and I love!
I'm a young married person and this pot/oven has enveloped my love of cooking! I enjoy cooking now so much, mainly due to my Le Creuset."
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Review 6 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
Most versatile pot in my kitchen!
January 13, 2009 CoolmanBrosCDRfrom St. Louis, MO
Pros: cooks great!, cleans easy! Cons: heavy - but that is why cast iron works so well
"I received this as a Christmas gift last year and have become a devoted fan of enamel over cast iron and Le Creuset products ever since!
You will make the best gumbo ever in this pot! and the clean up from making a sticky roux is amazingly easy!
Roasts, stews, soups, gumbos, chili....this pot does everything and looks great going from stove top to oven to table!
Run!...don't walk to the curb to pick up your order from Chef's Catalog and get cooking!"
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Review 7 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
KItchen Essential
January 10, 2009 RAnnfrom Malibu, CA
"I was initially reluctant to buy this because I didn't know how much use I would get out of it. But now I am amazed at how often I use it. It's great for slow cooking. It also saves clean up time because it can brown and cook on the stove top and go right into the oven. This is the perfect size for roasts and stews."
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Review 8 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
what did I do without it?
January 9, 2009 soupstarfrom Albany NY
Pros: easy to clean
"We use this pot almost every day. It browns, braises, and simmers everything better. It not only cooks better, due to some sort of even heating thing internally, but it is also the easiest pot to clean. I wish we could afford a whole set of these!"
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Review 9 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
1 pot for many uses
January 8, 2009 palanklfrom St. Louis, MO
"I had a Lodge Basics cast iron pot for many years until we got a gift certificate and bought this pot. It is SO easy to clean and holds heat and moisture better than anything I have ever used. Great for browning meat or veggies in oil and producing a nice fond, then deglazes easily with stock or wine. This size pot (7.25 qts) in particular fits most stews or soups we cook, and the diameter is perfect for a large burner on most stoves."
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Review 10 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Can't go wrong
January 8, 2009 SaltCellarfrom St. Louis, MO
"The perfect pot for anything involving searing, stews, braises, boiling, even deep-frying. Wouldn't use anything else for chili or spaghetti sauce."
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Review 11 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
Love my Le Cruset!
January 8, 2009 Bayshiedeefrom Orange County, California
"I purchased the 7 1/4 quart round French oven to make it easier to prepare my famous French Onion Soup! Normally, I've carmelized the onions on stovetop but with my Le Cruset, I save time by doing them in the oven while I do other things. My big red pot is beautiful and easy to clean. So glad I splurged!"
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Review 12 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
Favorite
January 8, 2009 OregonCheffrom Oregon
"I use this in countless recipies. Great for transition from stovetop to oven or vice versa"
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Review 13 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 500 Contributor
5
out of 5
A Perfect Bread Oven
January 8, 2009 Meemerfrom Fairfax, Virginia
"I recently used this pot to bake bread. I preheated it before I put the dough inside and put the lid on tightly. The bread came out perfectly with a beautiful crust and a tender interior. In addition to its being perfect for so many things, this was definitely a favorite use."
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Review 14 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
MVP (Most Valuable Pot)
January 8, 2009 PamPfrom Florida
"This pot does it all. It is unmatched for soups as its heavy lid seals in the moisture and makes reducing a breeze. Chillies and stews can cook for hours without drying out. Pot roasts can be braised on a top burner and then moved to the oven with ease."
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Review 15 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
30 years old and still perfect
January 8, 2009 sharpmlfrom Richmond
"I first bought this 30 years ago. Still perfect! In todays throw away wolrd, how great is that?"
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Review 16 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
5
out of 5
You just can't beat cast iron
August 31, 2008 jmunceyfrom East Tennessee
"There is just nothing better than cast iron. I have almost switched all my cooking to cast iron. The Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven is just about perfect for cooking in the oven or making a spaghetti sauce on the stove top."
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Review 17 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Favorite pot ever!
June 2, 2008 Frecklesfrom Bear, DE
"I absolutely love this pot. I purchased it in red this past fall and use it every chance I get. Each dish turns out excellent every time. It is so pretty that I can't bear to put it away in a cabinet so I leave it out on display. I purchased the 7 1/4-quart round French oven because I read that if you only buy one you should get this size because it handles the most types of dishes. I have been married 36 years and have cooked with lots of pots but this by far is the very best. Don't worry about the cost - you are worth it!"
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Review 18 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Great pots- they last forever!
May 19, 2008 elissefrom Landgraff, WV
"We have two of these in different sizes, and they have lasted- and look almost new- for 19 years so far! They are literally good for almost everything- and nothing sticks. Expensive, but they are great pots!"
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Review 19 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 500 Contributor
5
out of 5
Love Creuset!
November 30, 2007 GalleySlavefrom Monroe Twp, NJ
"These are the best! I have "others" that don't perform anywhere near Creuset. This one is the perfect size for large batches of chili, stew, soup. It doesn't get put away in the fall & winter - goes from wash up right back to use! Every cook should own at least 1 of these! The quality justifies the price! And it'll be around a LOOOONG time!"
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Review 20 for Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
I want a whole set
November 16, 2007 pamdfrom massachusetts
"I love my Le Creuset pans. I have 2 different size french ovens and I would like the whole set (frying pans - sauce etc)"
