Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Round Covered Casserole Collection

The enameled cast iron casserole, or dutch oven, is a great addition to any chef's kitchen. It generally becomes a family heirloom, because the pot will outlast the chef.

The most well known brand is Le Creuset, but those are also the most expensive.I've found this Cuisinart to be very capable and it's about half the price.Its taken some punishment from me over the past few weeks and performed admirably.

I have a Le Creuset enameled aluminum stock pot.I can't see a noticeable difference in the quality of their enameling.This bad boy is serious cookware for serious cooking.

If you are looking for affordable enameled cast iron this is it.I've used Le Creuset many times and it is great cookware...but this is just as good for much less money.I bought this piece the 7qt oval Dutch Oven in Cherry Red for $89.90 on Amamzon..(the corresponding Le Creuset piece goes for $275.00) and is is beautifully made...not like some of the cheaper knock-offs.Its VERY heavy and the enamel is applied perfectly.Will buy additional pieces (5qt Dutch Oven, grill pan etc.) now that I know Cuisinart makes their Enameled Cast Iron so well.

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I bought this enameled cast iron pan in hopes that it would be high enough quality to last. Unfortunately, I found cracks in the enamel after only two uses of very light wear. My stovetop use did not exceed the medium setting and my oven use didn't exceed 300 degrees. I would consider that very gentle handling! I will be returning this and buying a le creuset in hopes of a better result.

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I bought one of these pans recently (retail) for about $70.The first thing I cooked in it was a nice lean pork loin roast.There's just something about cooking in cast iron everything comes out juicy and delicious.Also this Cuisinart pot has such a nice finish, it cleaned up SO easily, I barely had to wipe it! I did put a skim of veg oil in the bottom before I added the roast.Anyway, I won't be spending the $$ for Le Creuset enamel cookware any more.

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This was purchased for me to encourage my growing love for cooking. I bought a Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Red last year. Sadly this Cuisinart does not come close to the same quality of manufacture.

After a few weeks the lid of the Cuisinart pot started to rust and became immediately unusable! Now into only the 2nd month of regular use the bottom can be seen to be noticeably wearing away ): Please see my uploaded images at the top of this Amazon listing.

I don't expectthis pot to last more than 6-9 months at the current rate of wear. I have been very happy with the cooking performance of enameled cast iron cookware, but from now on I will stick with the quality and Lifetime Warranty of Le Creuset.

Peace, Ben

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