Binding: Kitchen Brand: Rachael Ray Color: Blue EAN: 0051153512629 Label: Rachael Ray Manufacturer: Rachael Ray Model: 51262 Publisher: Rachael Ray Release Date: August 11, 2007 Sales Rank: 7182 Studio: Rachael Ray
Features:
7-quart enameled cast-iron Dutch oven
Tight-fitting lid with silicone finial
Heavy-duty loop handles for secure transport
Hand washing recommended; bottom is oven-safe to 500 degrees F; lid is oven-safe to 350 degrees F
Poor craftsmanship
I just received the Rachel Ray 7-quart Dutch oven for a gift, and was
anxious to use it. This evening I got to use it for the first time. The recipe I made was homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs. While eating, my wife and I found what seemed like large pieces of eggshell in our food. It ended up being pieces of enamel from the Dutch oven that was throughout our food. The entire meal was ruined.
I emptied the Dutch oven and found that the enamel had come off of the bottom of the pot (about the size of a 50-cent piece), and the enamel in the surrounding area was cracked and loose. This after only one use.
The odd part is that the heat setting I used never got above medium-high. Once the sauce started ... Read More
A Real Bargain
This is very similar to a dutch oven selling in a store here for $259 plus tax. In addition, it has a nice handle on the cover. A great product at a wonderful price.
Great pot for soups & stews!
My husband bought this Dutch Oven for me because I'd always wanted one. I have never tried the French version (Le creuset), but this one works just fine! The top knob is made of a type of material that doesn't slip and lets you get a good grip on the heavy lid.
Good, but not Le Creuset
Nicely made. Enamel coating was thick, uniform, and smooth. The lid however, does not sit tight on the rim of the pot. It's warped ever so slightly, so it rocks when pressed down on. I looked at Le Creuset and none of their products exhibited this flaw. But at twice the price of the Rachel Ray pot, I decided to go with the less expensive brand for my first attempt at dutch oven cooking.
