Binding: Kitchen Brand: Le Creuset Color: Cobalt Blue EAN: 0024147162148 Label: Le Creuset Manufacturer: Le Creuset Material Type: Porcelain-enamelled cast iron Model: L2501-2430 Publisher: Le Creuset Release Date: January 17, 2008 Sales Rank: 43803 Studio: Le Creuset Warranty: Limited lifetime
Features:
Small Le Creuset lidded French oven holds 4-1/2 quarts
Rugged cast iron clad in colorful enamel, safe for oven and stovetop
Excellent heat retention for slow-cooking soups, stews, chili
Dishwasher-safe; phenolic lid knob safe to 400 degrees F
the best
Cooking with this dutch oven is like none other, whether main meals or pralines for dessert!
Old-world methods in a modern kitchen
The French oven is simply a Dutch over covered in ceramic. I wanted cast iron to do longer, more even cooking. The thought of cleaning up even more iron didn't sit right with me, so a French oven was a no-brainer.
The oven does hold a massive amount of energy and, thusly, evens a cooking process tremendously. [Read: retaining energy does mean you will use lower heat settings on the stovetop and inside a convection oven.] It does very well on the stovetop for stews. It also performs very smoothly in the oven for meat and veg.
The oven cleans up easily. The hardest part is dealing with a wet, slippery object that weighs a few pounds. Other than that, soap and a smooth sponge are all that's needed. Only once have ... Read More
I love love love this french oven
This is one of the best items to have in your kitchen. It means 1-pot cooking when you're making stews, soups or casseroles from scratch. The finish is fabulous and it stays that way. It's pretty enough to serve from at the table. This size is great for anything up to a moderate sized chicken or pot roast. It heats evenly and retains the heat well. I love love love this french oven. I'm going to aim toward filling my kitchen with Le Creuset from now on!
Versatility!
Just want to let you all know that the lid of this 4-1/2 quart pan also fits the 9-1/2" inch Tarte Tatin/Anniversary pan ...
In addition to buying this 4-1/2" round oven, I wanted to buy a small Buffet Casserole (the 2-quart size) to cook chicken & rice or pork chops when it's just my husband and myself, but I decided to buy the Tarte Tatin/"Anniversary" pan (same pan, two different names) instead for two reasons:
1) One less lid in the cupboard
2) I thought the shape of the anniversary pan's flat bottom would be a little bit more useful. I can make Tarte Tatin of course, but also regular cakes (come out delicious, just line this pan with parchment paper -- the cake comes out so perfect you may throw away ... Read More
My kitchen workhorse
I got my first Le Creuset cookware in 1978. It was my college graduation week, & I was relaxing on the lawn reading the Sunday Boston Globe. I saw an ad for a Le Creuet starter set (French oven + 2 covered saucepans + skillet) for $..., so I decided to go for it since I was about to be out of the dorm living on my own. That purchase turned out to be one of my best investments ever, as I still use all the pieces today. I now have 3 French ovens, 5 covered saucepans, 3 skillets, 1 oval au gratin, 1 multi 2-in-1 pan with nonstick omelette cover, & 1 cheese fondue set, all in flame. These cast iron utensils are virtually indestructible, except for a few minor dings in the outer enamel. They cook very evenly, given the cast iron, making me a possibly ... Read More
