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I love this. It's beautiful and wonderful.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021

First, I should let you know I returned this product because I found it for a lower price elsewhere, but there was NOTHING wrong with it. The manufacturing quality was high. The seller was prompt in delivery and great with the refund.

As a product, the Le Creuset dutch ovens are amazing. A beautiful coating of enamel that is super-easy to clean. The casting is solid. The heat is evenly distributed throughout. The lid forms a perfect seal to keep steam in. The color is gorgeous, a graduation from dark red to a bright cheerful red at the top.

I don't know how I went for so long without one of these!

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Mary Mc Guire

Price/Value

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013

I am a Cuisinart fan, but I'd heard so much about Le Creuset that I finally decided to try one. I was stunned by the prices, but thought, "Well, these are supposed to be great pots, so go for broke". I paid $283.00 for a very pretty green 4-1/2 quart enameled cast iron pot, and am underwhelmed. I do believe the thing will outlast me for two reasons: 1). It's very well-made; and 2). It's so bloody heavy when filled that I won't be able to lift it as I grow older, and therefore, will use it less. As for cooking, I'd choose my I uncoated Cuisinart every time; there's really no perceptible difference, in my opinion. LeCreuset can go from oven to table for you, and it does hold the heat for a longer time......but for the money and given the weight, it's not for me.

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Em Heath

I love this. It's beautiful and wonderful.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: CeriseVerified Purchase

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Meagan

Favorite kitchen product

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020

Size: 4.5 qt.Color: CaribbeanVerified Purchase

I'm not much of a brand snob but I do love me some Le Creuset! This pot is amazing! I use it almost every day for a variety of things. I love that it is dishwasher safe and the inside doesn't stain. Only negative is that the handles do get very hot after cooking but Le Creuset does sell silicone sleeves to put on the handles. Recommend for a family size of 2-4. I would recommend a larger quart size for any large batches of soups as this guy is a tad too small.

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Buddy's Mom

Useful pot

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020

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I have been using this pot for quite a long time now. I cook three meals a day seven days a week and this is my go-to pot. I use it all the time because it is so easy to cook on and clean up after. It also goes with my green kitchen and sits on a shelf and just looks great. I did buy a silcone spatula and use that with it so it doesn't scratch the surface. The spatula goes in the dishwasher but there is no need to put the pot in because nothing sticks to it. I should have bought this years ago. I cook primarily for two and this is the perfect size for me.

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Jessica S.

4.5 quart is probably my favorite.

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: HibiscusVerified Purchase

When I found out that the hibiscus color was coming to the US, I freaked out.

I have many Le Creuset Dutch ovens in assorted sizes and colors. The 4.5 quart is probably my favorite. Still easy to hand wash yet still large enough for 6-8 servings of meal soup. I see many reviews where folks have chipping and wear. My advice would be to only use silicone or wood utensils. I deglaze with water to clean although this is not generally recommended but I don't like a patina to form on mine. I have had no issues and no visible wear on a 4.5 quart I've been using constantly for six years. These are made to last.

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mamarivkah

Best bean pot

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013

Size: 4.5 qt.Color: CaribbeanVerified Purchase

I mainly use this pot for cooking chickpeas. The water comes to a boil very quickly on the stovetop; then I put them in the oven. The beans cook up much softer than in any other pan I have ever cooked them in; and yet, they still hold their shape. There is just something about the Le Creuset pans that makes everything you cook in them better. I have owned stainless steel pots, Vision Ware pots, stoneware pots, and Lodge cast iron without the ceramic coating. This is more expensive, but to me it is worth it because it works better than all the rest, it is easy to clean, and is nice looking to boot! It is heavy, but the handles are well-designed and make it well-balanced.

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Rudi Franke

The French are Vastly Underrated, They Do a Lot of Things Better Than We Do, Including Cast Iron Cookware!

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: FlameVerified Purchase

Since I’m a Francophile this review is definitely biased. In the era of supersonic flight when the French and the Brits cooperated in building their first supersonic aircraft, I had occasion to ask some British visitors about their co-operative effort and thy responded that they like to admit to letting the French manufacture the upholstery! A definite slight! After some badgering by my wife to vacation in the Caribbean I finally relented when I learned there were topless vacationers in Martinique only to be asked by the travel agent, “Why would anyone want to go to Martinique”, another slight! We went and we enjoyed the best meals (one reason I went) and I enjoyed myself with my camera photographing the French and Italian women who were topless on our hotel beach (the second reason I went). We met a female chemist from Paris (I, too am a chemist) who spoke perfectly good English and was very sweet and accommodating in helping me with the language and taking us to her favorite restaurant on the island. So, naturally I’ve got a good impression and I also do appreciate their arrogance, being arrogant myself and that’s why I’ve bought Le Creuset cookware in the past and why I will continue doing so as long as the French keep making it. All other cast iron cookware on the market is cheap junk made in China, trying to get close to Le Creuset in quality but failing because of the overly heavy items they produce. Live it up for once in your life, buy at least one Le Creuset item in shortly you will be a devotee.

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eclaire

Great for winter soups, stews. roasts

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023

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HAD to have the Le Creuset like all the chefs on TV! In hindsight, there are other similar and adequate Dutch ovens out there with lower price tags. It cleans up well but take care not to use anything very abrasive on it. I enjoy using it.

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Constance

Great

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: FlameVerified Purchase

A great Dutch oven

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C. Romey

I got a slightly used oven according to the box

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: MarseilleVerified Purchase

I was surprised when I got the box that the oven was “used”?

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Russ in Elk Grove

It is a really nice dutch oven, but.....

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021

Size: 4.5 QuartColor: CeriseVerified Purchase

Her old dutch oven was terribly heavy so it was tough to hang on to when it was wet. She did a lot of damage with that old dutch oven.
This is heavy enough to be a nice dutch oven, but only about half as heavy as her old one, and she really likes that.
The only problem is that there is a tiny pinhole flaw in the finish inside, in the bottom. We are thinking of returning it and getting another just like it.

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