Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with
Cover : Roast a whole chicken, simmer savory stew or
bake a delectable dessert in this multipurpose cookware
that many call a Dutch oven. The tight-fitting lid of
this 5 1/2-quart round oven seals in flavor by trapping
steam, so food bastes itself. 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. 5 1/2 Quart capacity. 11 lbs. 11" Dia. x
6 3/4"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:
5 out of 5
36 of 36 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
Review 1 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
FEATURED REVIEW
5
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Best Gift EverJanuary 29, 2009 Ppoch1121from Chicago,IL
"This was the most amazing gift I could have recieved. I have seen the cooks on Food Network using it and had to have it. It is much better than I thought. Even heat distribution helps to cook foods evenly. I use it whenever I make anything that calls for a dutch oven.
Clean up is a breeze.
I made the best beef stew and chili in this pot. It is truly an heirloom that I will also be handing down to one of my daughters."
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Review 2 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
FEATURED REVIEW
5
out of 5
A Must Have, Not a Wish HaveJanuary 13, 2009 ToBofrom Virginia Beach, VA
"This is a tremendous piece of kitchen equipment! I received mine as a gift and I use it all the time. As soon as I have the extra funds, I want the whole set.
They are easy to clean. While they are heavy, it is well balanced no matter what you are preparing. Browns evenly, holds a nice simmer when necessary.
This pot will be working and useful long after I'm past the age of cooking and will be passed down to my daughter ~~ I couldn't do without it."
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Review 3 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
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Top 1000 Contributor
5
out of 5
How did I manage without it?!January 8, 2009 TWH4mefrom Stafford, VA
"I have wanted a La Creuset French Oven for a long time, but could never part with the money. I finally put it on my Wish List and got it for Christmas. It is SOOOOO worth the money. This is a serious piece of kitchen equipment. It's well made, conducts heat evenly, cleans up very easy, and looks beautiful. I made cabbage rolls in it and it did a fantastic job of cooking evenly, with easy clean-up. I made butternut squash soup in it, and this one pot does it all. I baked the squash, sauteed they vegetables and cooked everything in this one pot. I can't wait to do a pot roast!!!"
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Review 4 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
FEATURED REVIEW
5
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My Favorite Christmas Gift!March 24, 2008 tamalefrom Washington, DC
"I received my Le Creuset French Oven as a gift for Christmas, and now I can't imagine cooking without it! I have been consistently pleased with everything that I have made in it: from Beef Stew to pot roast, and sauce to fried donuts. This pot heats so evenly and is thick enough that nothing burns on the bottom. Deglazing is a cinch, and cleaning it is surprisingly easy! Every home cook should have one of these."
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Review 5 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
FEATURED REVIEW
5
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Every cook needs oneNovember 17, 2007 tigger8569from Las Vegas
"I have wanted a porcelain enamel dutch oven for years and finally bought one about a month ago and all I can say is why did I wait so long. The first time I used it was to make a pot roast; not only was the roast amazing (tender and moist) but the clean up was impressive. I dreaded the clean up when I saw the sides of the inside of the dutch oven. As the liquid reduced, it left (what I thought would be) stains, but with just a little soap, warm water and a sponge the mess came right off. The second time I used it was to make homemade spaghetti sauce and again the clean up was a breeze. I received exclamations on how beautiful the blue was and even more once the food was sampled."
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Review 6 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
I Love ItJanuary 13, 2010 thenovicecheffrom Hamptons, NY
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, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, Variety of Colors Cons: Expensive/ Price, Handle gets hot, Scratches Easily, weight
"This is one of the best I have used. I love that food doesnt stick and cooks evenly. Pricey but worth it. A must for your registry."
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Review 7 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Love it!January 12, 2010 beshefrom Alabama
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, even cooking, Heat distribution, Heat retention, Long-lasting, multi-purpose, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Value for Money, Variety of Colors Cons: weight
"This is the most used peice in my kitchen! the possibilities are endless , i would recommend not only this product but also any product from Le Creuset thay are AWESOME!"
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Review 8 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
An investment in good cookwareDecember 3, 2009 hillannefrom baltimore, md
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, 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, Value for Money, Variety of Colors Cons: weight
"If you watch any cooking show, old Julia, Jacques Pepin, America's Test Kitchen, Lidia, plus all of the Food Network cooks who aren't promoting their own line, you'll see Le Creuset is what they use. This is cookware you will hand down to your kids because it lasts forever and it's the best stuff for almost anything you'll ever cook. My oval casserole is perfect for roasting a whole chicken, and for 2 people is perfect for most stews and slow cooked oven meals or stovetop for soups. I love the shallower 2.25 qt buffet casserole which I use for braising and sauted vegetables or great stir fries. Le Creuset heats evenly, cleans easily and lasts forever. I break out my big casserole for all the holidays since I'm an empty nester now, but in the old days I used it constantly. Because it is so well made, it will make you a better cook, because it's much harder to burn things, and much easier to build that all that good fond that makes a sauce taste really great.! The only con for some people may be the weight, but that's what makes Le Creuset what it is."
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Review 9 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Vital for every kitchenNovember 22, 2009 jessmacfrom Boston, MA
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, even cooking, Heat distribution, Long-lasting, multi-purpose, non-stick, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, True to Color, Variety of Colors Cons: Expensive/ Price, porcelin coating can scratch
"I use this dutch oven for every soup, stew, pot roast, chili, etc. that I make. It's large, cooks evenly and it gorgeous as well (I have the 'flame' color). It's heavy and sturdy and the porcelain coating is easily to clean. I use it both on the stove top and in the oven."
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Review 10 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
I love my Le CreusetNovember 8, 2009 Cheryleofrom Southern Maine
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, Value for Money, Variety of Colors, Warranty
"t was with great anticipation the very first time I used my Le Creuset French Oven. I was expecting a good outcome but was not prepared for such magnificent results...even on my hateful electric stove that is nearly impossible to cook on. The fact that the burner does not heat uniformly doesn't matter one iota when my beautiful cobalt blue French Oven is pressed into use. In all my years of having to prepare food on an electric stove, the simple act of simmering has been elusive. No matter the setting I tried, the food was either boiling or doing nothing. Now, on a very low setting of two, the entire contents, not just the food in the middle of the pot, will slowly and ever so gently simmer away for hours on end. My Le Creuset cookware is pure culinary joy to use and the finished product always exceeds my expectations."
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Review 11 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Great ProductOctober 30, 2009 Joannefrom Illinois
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, Performs Well, quality, size, Tight-fitting lid, True to Color Cons: Expensive/ Price, weight
"This pot goes easily from stovetop to oven to refrigerator. It cooks beautifully and cleans like a breeze. I am sorry I waited so long to try Le Creuset but now that I have one, I am sure I will acquire many more. Cooks better than any other pot I own. Only drawback is weight. The cast iron that is such a reliable conductor is also very heavy."
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Review 12 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
Top 50 Contributor
5
out of 5
A Worthy InvestmentSeptember 29, 2009 fjcoversonfrom Snohomish, WA
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, even cooking, Heat distribution, quality, True to Color
"As so many of the reviews note - this French oven is a work horse -I have been harvesting tomatoes and this has been the pot that has cooked down pounds or our garden produce. I too leave this pot on the stove as it is a beautiful looking item and it does get constant use - Our next application will be winter soups. Served from the stove - the possibilities are endless. And the clean up is effortless. A real bonus"
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Review 13 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Best cookware in the world!June 25, 2009 kjehrlichfrom Oklahoma
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, Performs Well, quality, size, Variety of Colors, Weight Cons: Expensive/ Price
"Let me just say that cooking has never been more fun. My mother gave me some of her pieces when the nonstick surface started coming off my old cookware. When she first gave it to me I didn't think I would EVER be able to cook on something that wasn't nonstick. Well! I couldn't have been more wrong! I LOVE cooking now and have done so every night for over two months! I highly suggest this as a lifetime investment for everyone! Nothing cooks better!"
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Review 14 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
WorkhorseApril 15, 2009 greenlawnsuefrom Huntsville, AL
Pros: versatile Cons: heavy
"I was hesitant to spend the money on this pot, but said, "what the heck". I now want a whole set! It is the most versatile piece of cookware in my kitchen. I can brown meat on the cooktop and go straight to the oven to finish roasting. I also use this for deep frying. It holds an even heat and is easily cleaned."
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Review 15 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
EVERYONE NEEDS ONE OF THESE!April 8, 2009 jjssfrom Salt Lake City, UT
"This was my one big splurge after staring at them for years, and now I can't believe I waited so long-if I had to pick just one cooking item to keep in my kitchen, this would be it! It's the best for sauteeing, frying, roasting, braising, soups, stews, stocks, -I even make things like mashed potatoes and stuffing in it because it goes right from the skillet to the oven. It's super easy to clean, even if something burns on (which rarely happens), the top seals nicely and it heats perfectly evenly--PERFECT gift for someone just starting out."
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Review 16 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Wonderful PurchaseMarch 6, 2009 Burgerfrom Fort Worth
"This is the best French oven! Cooks a perfect pot roast every time. Cleans up nice and looks great on the stove top!"
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Review 17 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
"My husband and I have bread bake offs, no kneading required with this pan. His speacialty is pepper cheese, mine lemon rosemary. We bake, slice, freeze and when we have family and friends over we heat up a few slices , dip in a little EVOO and wait to see which bread gets to most ooos and aaahs. The heat that this pan can generate produces a crusty exterior with a soft moist interior. Fabulous bakery results, at a fraction of the cost."
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Review 18 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
Number One Contributor
5
out of 5
The BestFebruary 22, 2009 vhfvhffrom Hixson, TN
"This is the best cookware ever. It's very heavy, so if you have weakness forget it. But the even heat and heat retention, easy clean up, and longevity, make this an heirloom. It's also pretty enough to go right to the table."
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Review 19 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
5
out of 5
Best pot I ever boughtJanuary 30, 2009 bluchsinfrom New Rochelle, NY
Pros: easy to use and very easy to clean Cons: none
"I have had this pot for about a month or so and have used it so many times. I have cooked a roast in it to deep frying Calamari. It is so versatile. You use it on the stove top to brown the meats then put it in the oven and let it slow cook in there. I am so happy with this that I wish I had not waited so long to buy it. Thank you Chefs, you are one of my favorite sites to buy things from."
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Review 20 for Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round French Oven with Cover
"I purchased my Le Creuset French Oven as a birthday gift to myself. The size is perfect for simmering delicious spaghetti sauce, chili and chicken cacciatore. You can imagine the tender, flavorful taste of Italian beef that has been roasting in its own juices. Along with food tasting great, the French Oven adds sophistication to my kitchen decor. I love it and plan to purchase many other pieces to complete the set!"
