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4.5
My wife has wanted this for years to add to her cast iron collection. However, because there are so many other brand names out there at a fraction of the price, we could never justify the cost. We have purchased and used other french ovens. While they did a commendable job, my wife still felt that, based on her research, the Le Creuset was the best choice among French/Dutch ovens.She was right. I recently purchased it for her. She made a pot roast as her first dish in her new 7 1/4-Quart Le Creuset French oven and was amazed at how easy it was to sear and slow roast the meat and vegetables. An added bonus - during cleanup she ran hot water in the pan, placed a small amount of dish liquid in the water and let it soak. She was prepared to let the pot soak overnight. Amazingly, she found that she was able to clean the pot within minutes using only a sponge.This pot is money well spent. Although it's heavy (not unexpected for cast iron), it clearly will be used often by us for years to come. Worth the investment!I have used this one a couple of times now, and it is everything I hoped it would be when I shelled out big bucks to buy it. It's amazing in its ability to heat up and to hold onto the heat, yet it has a glaze that retards sticking of the browned bits.I wish all my cookware were of such a high quality.This was a gift for our son. It is the same pot that we have used over the years. We have been extremely satisfied. However you must be careful since the bottom is not non-stick so it is not the easiest to clean if you burn something in the pot.Got this for my girlfriend, who's been wanting one of these forever.A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for! She loves it to death, and makes the most amazing soups, roasts, and vegetables in it.Super amazing piece of cookware that will surely last a lifetime!As advertised! If you are prepared to spend this amount of money, then you know what you want and what you are going to get! TOP OF THE LINE!!! Be advised, dune is significantly darker that depicted.Good price and quick deliveryI added this larger dutch oven to my set. It allows me to cook larger amounts. Love how these pots work for stews & braises.I finally made this purchase and as everyone says...it was well worth the money. I love this pot - will probably get more in the future.
