Le Creuset Signature Round Wide 3-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven Reviews

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I've collected a few Le Creuset pans in various sizes and colors.

The 2 quart french oven that I've had for years is used the most and I wanted another pan that was larger but not as large as my soup pot.

This one filled the bill perfectly. It has a flat bottom making it easier to use for roasting or browning than my soup pot. The sides are high enough to use it for stews, soups, rice or frying and I really like the Linen color.

The handles on this pot are larger than my older french oven so it's easier to get a good grip.

All in all, it's a very versatile size and shape. I expect to depend on it for many years.

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My most used pot in the kitchen is the 5 1/2 quart Dutch Oven but sometimes it's too big, especially as I'm cooking for one these days. I always make my soups and pot roasts in the Dutch Oven and there is nothing better than Le Creuset. In case you are wondering, yes, it matters who makes it. We tried some off brands years ago and the enamel was cracking within weeks of use. I've had the same Le Creuset pans for years and they are still absolutely fine. The new pots have bigger stirrup handles so you can get a good grip, especially if you use silicone mitts.

This size is good for a stew, a smaller batch of soup, roasting small birds, or making a vegetable casserole or stew. I have the Cherry Red color which is bright and cheerful, but the newer colors are really stunning--especially the blue colors. (Back when I started buying Le Creuset, the colors were more limited.)

Over time, the inside enamel can get stained; it may discolor on the bottom over time but resist using anything that scratches as you can danage the finish. The enamel allows for quick clean up. If you burn the bottom by accident, one trick is to boil some water in the bottom with a good handful of baking soda. It lifts up the burnt material and you can then wipe it away. On that subject, you don't put these on the highest heat on your stove. The enamel doesn't like it, the cast iron conducts enough heat so you don't need to do that and this prevents burning the bottom.

A good starter set is the 5 1/2 quart and this 3 1/2 quart Dutch Ovens. I use these most often; other pieces like a grill pan or sauce pan I don't use very often at all, so if you are budgeting to buy good cookware, that's where I'd start. You won't need to replace these for years. "Buy once, use always." If you know someone getting married, this is a great wedding present.

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After drooling over this new color for months..I found it at a great price on Amazon. It is my fourth Le Creuset..(have since sold the soup pot on ebay as it was to small for me).This pot is a perfect size for a nice dinner for two or three or maybe four..can do a small roast,chops or whatever. I LOVE the shape,flat bottom, straight sides..makes it much easier to cook over my old soup pot. easy to use and clean..makes anything you cook in it come out wonderful..a must for any good cook..if this size is to small you can step up a bit to the 4 1/2 quart..which i may have to add anyway...overall its a must buy and LOVE the color!!!

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Beautiful color! Cleans like a dream. I didn't want a huge, heavy pot and this fits the bill perfectly. Perfect size for our small family.

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I own the Le Creuset Wide Dutch Oven in two sizes -the 6-3/4 qt and the 3-1/2 qt featured here. Although I really love the larger pot for creating large batches of soup in the winter, I have to say I am surprised by how much I grab this small dutch oven on a weekly basis. It's small size means that it's lightweight, comparatively speaking making it easy to heft in & out of the sink for a quick cleanup, which is ridiculously easy, by the way. A quick swipe with some hot water and a little dish soap, and it looks brand new. The shape is conducive to braising, sautéing just about anything, really. Great for spaghetti sauce. I've brought it to the table as casserole dish for 4-6 servings. The fact that it's cast iron means it retains heat and the food stays warmer longer out of the oven. Add to this that it's beautiful, and you have a perfect pot! Considering the price of most Le Creuset pieces, this one's a steal at $149. I may need another color.