Versatile size/shape -- perfect for double recipes, large roasts
I agree with the other reviews on the quality, beauty etc. I will concentrate my review on the size of this pot as I had a lot of trouble deciding on size when I was making my purchase.
Le Creusets are good at many things but IMHO the biggest reason for getting one is for its ability to cook gently and slowly over a longer period of time. This lets the flavors of your dish mix together beautifully and I have found more dimensions of taste when I cook this way. It's also very good for searing meats and then slowly cooking it until it literally falls off the bone. So the reason I got a Le Creuset oven is to make stews, pasta sauces, soups, and roasts.
The 6.75 quart, oval oven fulfilled my needs perfectly and I have found this size and shape to be quite versatile. I cook for just my husband and myself, but like many people today we both work so I like to make larger portions and freeze half. This pot will fit a double or even a triple recipe for spaghetti...
A classic for serious cooks
Don't let the price throw you off. My mother and aunts have Le Creuset that is decades old and as another reviewer noted LOL this stuff will survive until the second coming and probably nuclear war.
This is AWESOME for a roast, whole chicken, stew, or soup. You can make a bounty of a meal and take it from stove/oven to the table. Then store the leftovers in the refrigerator. Buy it in a bright colour !
Ideal for braising
This heavy-duty pot is ideal for braising, when food must be first browned or seared on a stove top and then finished in an oven. The cast iron gets quite hot on the stove top even when low heat is applied, and it cooks uniformly in the oven. I have made a number of meals that I would not have tried without such a pot. The enamel surface cleans up easily. This is an expensive item, but it is built like a fortress and gives the user confidence that it will do a good job for many years. I strongly recommend using silicone potholders on the job, because the pot is heavy and retains heat.
Click to Editorial Reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment