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UPDATE 8/29/13 I am giving an update because of the few negative reviews posted stating that they had trouble cleaning Le Creuset. Last night I made a Potato/Kohlrabi Gratin which really turned out excellent in spite of my mishap. I don't know what I was thinking, but I filled the liquid/cheese mixture up too high in my 3.5 Qt. Braiser which caused an overflow in the oven. I started the gratin out with the lid on so that the potatoes and kohlrabi would steam in the liquid so when it bubbled over not only was the sides and bottom of the braiser a mess, but so was my lid. I took the lid off so that the dish could continue to cook and brown, however, that made the overflow on the outside of the braiser also brown and stick more to my pan. Since I was browning at 415 you can imagine the browning on the outside of the braiser. My pan had quite a crust on it inside and out and especially on the rim. I let it soak for about 15 minutes in hot water with Dawn and then starting the cleaning. For what the pan looked like I really did not have that much trouble cleaning off all of what was stuck on it. I used Dawn and a Doobie scrub pad and before I knew it my pan was like new. Maybe I worked on it for about 5 minutes or so...on and off. Many pans would require allot more elbow grease for such a job and much more time. This overflow took the most time to clean up of any of my cleanups on LeCreuset enameled cast iron cookware. Also, yesterday, I roasted a major batch of our fresh picked tomatoes in my 5 qt braiser where again I had a good amount of browning (no overflow) which I want. Again, I am roasting at about 425 for a good hour + and my cleanup for that was minutes. I soaked the pan for a few minutes in hot water and Dawn. I suds up and rinsed several times and the pan was like brand new. I don't know what could be easier. The Le Creuset line of enameled cast iron cookware is just a gem. It is not delicate or difficult to clean. Anyone who likes to cook should consider at least trying one piece and then go from there. I warn you that more than likely you will want more and they are pricey, but well worth it!
FIRST REVIEW: I purchased the 3 1/2 quart LeCreuset braiser in December, 2009. I have had the 2 1/4 quart for many years and love it. Since purchasing the 3 1/2 qt I am using it constantly and don't even put it away, but leave it on the stovetop. I've done eggs over, omelets, roasted vegetables, baked pasta dishes, caramelized onions and allot more and the pan is wonderful. As far as roasting veggies in the pan you won't get a better flavor to the vegetables. Even after caramelizing onions over a flame for quite a while the pan required barely any effort to clean. There is a previous review stating that LeCreuset is delicate which is ridiculous. This line is far from delicate and the truth is that the line is a workhorse. If you have sticking you are cooking at too high a temperature. Should you have sticking just soak in hot water with a little Dawn and the pan should wash right up. The style of the braiser is invaluable and I can't imagine anyone not using this pan constantly. I have at least a dozen pieces of LeCreuset and the line is wonderful. If you can spring for the money give it a try. If you are able to purchase LeCreuset and All Clad you won't be disappointed. Check out the new All Clad d5 line which right now is only sold at Williams Sonoma.
1/11/13 Updating my earlier review. Basically...I am reviewing all 3 of the LeCreuset Braisers (a/k/a buffet casserole). At the risk of sounding uppity, I would say all that know me would regard me as a extremely good cook. I have all 3 sizes of the LeCreuset braiser with my latest being the 5 quart which is great. These braisers are invaluable. Yes..the 31/2 & 5 qt carry a little weight, but afterall...they are cast iron. I cannot understand some reviewers of LeCreuset calling these products "delicate" & "hard to clean" as it makes no sense. There is nothing delicate about LeCreuset. Although I mention that I have all 3 of the braisers, I have many other pieces that I constantly use for all kinds of things. These products are work horses in the kitchen and clean up beautifully. I don't care what gets stuck to them...a little soaking with some Dawn dish detergent and you barely have to wipe. If you have heavy duty browning stuck to this cookware you may need to give a slight rubbing, but nothing of any consequence. As an example...yesterday afternoon...1/10/13...I roasted allot...and I mean allot...if sliced up beets in my 5 quart braiser to which I add many other ingredients to the beet mix. I roasted at 410 for about two hours...because I had so much....with the lid on until the end when I then do the last 20 minutes with the lid off. Yes...there was significant browning on the bottom and sides of the braiser which one would have looked at and thought that it would be time consuming task to get all of this off. Truly...after removing the beets I soaked the braiser in hot water with Dawn detergent for maybe 5 minutes at the most and then with the rough side of my sponge I was easily able to lift all that had stuck and my braiser looked like brand new again. I would suggest not to listen to the reivewers who give LeCreuset negative comments and at least give one piece a try and a good piece to try is one of the braisers. I would start with the 3 1/2 quart or if you like to roast high quantities of food go for the 5 qt. Also, the dutch ovens are fabulous. Remember, there are people who nothing can please them....nothing....so I would not pay much attention to the negative LeCreuset reviews. Chefs all over the world use LeCreuset and Chefs are not investing in very expensive equipment that is delicate and is a problem to clean.
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I own numerous pieces of Le Creuset cast iron cookware. I am very aware of the proper packaging and quality I have come to expect from Le Creuset. When this piece arrived it had a sticker on the Le Creuset box that said "SELLABLE." I have never seen that sticker on any of the pieces I have purchased from other retailers. I opened the box to find the lid with a large area of yellow glaze missing. I returned it for another, received the replacement item in a brown shipping box and not in a Le Creuset box. I immediately saw similar and very prominent glazing damage to the lid. Clearly Amazon is trying to sell damaged pieces ("seconds") at full price. DO NOT BUY LE CREUSET FROM AMAZON. You risk not receiving the high quality you are paying for.Best Deals for Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Round Braiser
Wow!!!! This is my first piece of Le Creuset cast iron cookware. It is spectacular in performance and its appearance is beautiful. Heats evenly. Cooks and braises perfectly. Deglazes beautifully. Cleans up spectacularly, truly non stick. I love it. I look forward to collecting more pieces. My only complaint is the price. Distracted by helping my children with homework, I recently forgot about something I was cooking in this braiser and burned everything in the braiser and the braiser as well. The enamel inside the braiser was black as coal. I thought I had ruined it and I was really stressed about it. Not only do I love this braiser but it cost me a fortune. I knew I couldn't scour the braiser so I let the braiser cool then filled it with water and about one cup of white vinegar. I put the burner on and let the white vinegar and water simmer for about six minutes. Then I took my wooden spatula and used it to carefully dislodge the charred remains at the bottom. It worked like magic. Within a minute, I had dislodged everything stuck to the braiser. I let the braiser cool, dumped the water and vinegar out and washed the braiser. It looks like new. It cleaned up perfectly and shows no sign of its ordeal. I highly recommend this product.Honest reviews on Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Round Braiser
I love this pan!!Read the instructions!!
1. Don't use above med-hi. I bought it for the pretty ivory interior
and almost cried when I burnt something. I soaked the pan as
instructed and it was fine.
2. Do not put food in to cook and leave the room, the pan needs attention,
it retains heat very well and things will cook much faster than your all-clad
fry pan.
3. I added brown sugar to onions for more carmelization and it burn so fast!
I had LEFT THE ROOM, and soaked the pan for hours and hours. It came
out, but I can still see a faint spot or two. :(
LOVE this pan and maybe I need to not worry about browning spots. It's so pretty
and feels great to cook in!!
Do not hesitate to buy!
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It makes cooking a pleasure . It is heavy and beautiful. I love how I cango from braising then into the oven. It is also a fine looking piece that
can go right on the dining table. It also cleans right up
It makes me want to cook more
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