Customer reviews for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven : The
ideal "everyday pot" for serving 5 to 6
servings of mouth-watering pot roast, stews, rice or
pudding. This 4 1/2-quart French oven handily bakes,
broils, braises, sautes or marinates your foods to
delectable perfection. 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 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. 10 lbs. 4 1/2 Quart capacity. 9 3/4"
Dia. x 6 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
Overall rating:
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12 out of 13(92%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
Review 1 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
Deb33
fromBoerne, TX, USA
Cooking Level:Advanced
This is my second Le Creuset French Oven. I also have the 71/2 quart. They're beautiful as well as functional. Cook evenly, retain heat, well-made, and easy to clean.
Pros: easy to use, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Tight-fitting lid, Heat retention, Appearance/ Design /Style, Long-lasting
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Review 2 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Returned - too small
PostedFebruary 21, 2012
NeelieF
fromMinneapolis, MN, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I returned because even though it says it holds 4.5 quarts, it does not hold quite 4 quarts. I exchanged for a 5.5 quart
Love Le Creuset products.
Pros: size
Cons: Not as described
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Review 3 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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PostedJanuary 27, 2012
lalala
fromConnecticut, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I am thrilled with my new Le Creuset 4 1/2 Quart French oven. The round shape is practical and the size is perfect for my family of four, and more. I love the even cooking achieved, and cleaning is a breeze.
Pros: even cooking, construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style
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Review 4 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Fabulous Purchase!
PostedOctober 20, 2011
Anonymous
fromSacramento
Lusted after this pan for a LONG time and finally spent the $. Worth every penny! Used it on stove top and in the oven, and it cleaned up like a dream.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention
Cons: Expensive/ Price, weight
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Review 5 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Must have product
PostedApril 4, 2011
cresuetfan
fromHouston, TX
This is the perfect sized pot to have! If you only can buy one Le Creuset this is the one to get. It is perfect for roasts, soups, gumbo, and hot cider. I bought the red and I love it. I have the larger 5 1/4 French Oven, but it is overkill for most things. Le Creuset heats evenly, and retains heat well. It really takes some serious effort to actually burn anything with these pots. And they clean up with minimal effort. If you are just not sure, I have to say this will be the best decision you ever make. No kitchen should be without this pot.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Variety of Colors, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, Heat retention, Appearance/ Design /Style, durability, Long-lasting, capacity
Cons: weight
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Review 6 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Worth the Money Spent
PostedDecember 30, 2010
loves2cats
fromAnn Arbor, MI
Though this pot is very heavy, I will not hesitate to buy another. The superior heat retention properties are the best I have ever encountered.
I hesitated to move from earlier versions that were non-stick to enamel, but have not regretted doing so.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, Variety of Colors, Warranty, easy to use, True to Color, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, easy to store, durability, Functional/Useful, capacity, love the available colors
Cons: weight
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Review 7 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Great Pot
PostedMay 17, 2010
cooker1
fromWA
This is a really great pot in a great size. I have both the 3.5 quart and the 5.5 quart le creuset french ovens, but decided to purchase this one since the 4.5 quart is often difficult to find. It's really the perfect size for stews and soups. I often find that the 3.5 is a little too small, and the 5.5 is a little too big, so this is the pefect compromise. Also, the color is great--a nice deep eggplant color!
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, even cooking, Functional/Useful, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, Material, Performs Well, quality, size, True to Color, Warranty
Cons: Expensive/ Price, weight
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Review 8 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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perfect
PostedMarch 8, 2010
Bushmaster
fromgoogle, kansas
perfect for making soups sauces and chile. easy to clean and heats evenly at low heat.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, even cooking, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, multi-purpose, Performs Well, quality, size, Variety of Colors, Warranty
Cons: Expensive/ Price, Handle gets hot
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Review 9 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Pure Satisfaction
PostedSeptember 29, 2009
Sera1125
fromNew York, NY
I was eyeing on this pot for a while after an extensive online research. After alot of debate I decided to get one.
when it arrived, it was exactly what I wanted. Perfect craftmanship and perfect size. Can't be happier. I love it so much I want to get another one now!
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, even cooking, Functional/Useful, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, multi-purpose, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, True to Color
Cons: weight
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Review 10 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Every kitchen needs one
PostedAugust 19, 2009
Wonderful addition to any kitchen, great size for casseroles or roasting a whole chicken to juicy perfection. Easy to clean - fill with warm, soapy water, leave for an hour or so and everything wipes right off. I prefer the round shape over the oval because it fits better on an electric stovetop ring. Much better quality than other cast iron brands. Heavy, but less so than the larger sizes - easily manageable even for a weakling like me. And you can't beat the guarantee!
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
Cons: Expensive/ Price, not cheap - but worth it
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Review 11 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Best Duch Oven Ever
PostedMarch 7, 2008
siriuschef
fromNew York, NY
Yes it's a little pricey and a little heavy but it's eye-catchingly beautiful and the best cast iron dutch oven you will find on the market today. Le Creuset makes the best quality cast iron cookware available today. This french is extremely versatile and perfect for anything which requires long slow cooking either on the stovetop or in the oven. An iron pot takes longer to heat up than say stainless steel or aluminum but it holds heat longer than either. It cooks everything so perfectly pot roast, soup, stew, pasta sauces, chili, gumbo, braising, slow-cooking, etc and it is incredibly easy to clean without scubbing by soaking overnight in hot, soapy water. And best of all it will outlast almost all of your other cookware. If you are debating whether you should buy a Le Creuset French Oven, stop debating and just buy it, and I guarantee you will not regret it.
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Review 12 for Le Creuset 4 1/2-Quart Round French Oven
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Heavy, but worth every penny!
PostedJanuary 4, 2008
contex
fromAustin, TX
I love all my Le Creuset items. It perfectly conducts the heat evenly for great results. This size is perfect for a pot of soup or stew. Even though it is not non-stick, it is a breeze to clean with soap and water. The only downside to this pot is the weight, it is a bit heavy.
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