{"id":973,"date":"2018-07-09T10:48:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T10:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/?p=973"},"modified":"2021-08-19T23:15:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T23:15:54","slug":"le-creuset-signature-dutch-oven-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/le-creuset-signature-dutch-oven-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Creuset Signature Dutch Oven 5\u00bd-Quart Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qldZEe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>If you already know you want to buy this fantastic Dutch oven, click here to get the latest price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-2-Quart\/dp\/B0076NOGPY\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1391\" height=\"1306\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews.jpg\" alt=\"Le Creuset Dutch oven reviews\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews.jpg 1391w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-800x751.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-1160x1089.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-192x180.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-320x300.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-560x526.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-383x360.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-640x601.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-reviews-1120x1052.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1391px) 100vw, 1391px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Le Creuset Dutch oven reviews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"review\" class=\"review-wrapper wp-review-973 wp-review-star-type wp-review-aqua-template delay-animation\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-heading\">\n\t\t\t<h5 id=\"le-creuset-signature-dutch-oven-5%c2%bd-quart-review\" class=\"review-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLe Creuset Signature Dutch Oven 5\u00bd-Quart Review\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"reviewed-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"reviewed-item-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Le-Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-5\u00bd-Quart-Round-French-Oven.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5\u00bd-Quart Round French Oven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Le-Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-5\u00bd-Quart-Round-French-Oven.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Le-Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-5\u00bd-Quart-Round-French-Oven-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Le-Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-5\u00bd-Quart-Round-French-Oven-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"reviewed-item-data\"><p><strong class=\"reviewed-item-data-label\">Product Name:<\/strong> Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5.5 Quart<\/p><p><strong class=\"reviewed-item-data-label\">Product Description:<\/strong> This is one of the most iconic Dutch ovens around, setting the standard for others to follow. In a wide array of colours to suit all tastes, this versatile Dutch oven is perfect for every cooking style. <\/p><ul class=\"review-links\" style=\"padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qldZEe\" class=\"reviewed-item-link\">[ More ]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-total-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"review-total-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"overall\">Overall<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div>4.7<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-star review-total\">\n\t<div class=\"review-result-wrapper\"style=\"color: #d6d6d6;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"review-result\" style=\"width:94%; color:#6cb538;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .review-result -->\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .review-result-wrapper -->\n\t\n<\/div><!-- .review-star -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"review-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cooking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-star\">\n\t<div class=\"review-result-wrapper\"style=\"color: #d6d6d6;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"review-result\" style=\"width:90%; color:#6cb538;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .review-result -->\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .review-result-wrapper -->\n\t\n<\/div><!-- .review-star -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Build<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-star\">\n\t<div class=\"review-result-wrapper\"style=\"color: #d6d6d6;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"review-result\" style=\"width:100%; color:#6cb538;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .review-result -->\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .review-result-wrapper -->\n\t\n<\/div><!-- .review-star -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Design<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-star\">\n\t<div class=\"review-result-wrapper\"style=\"color: #d6d6d6;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"review-result\" style=\"width:96%; color:#6cb538;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .review-result -->\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .review-result-wrapper -->\n\t\n<\/div><!-- .review-star -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Value<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-star\">\n\t<div class=\"review-result-wrapper\"style=\"color: #d6d6d6;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"review-result\" style=\"width:90%; color:#6cb538;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .review-result -->\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .review-result-wrapper -->\n\t\n<\/div><!-- .review-star -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"review-summary-title\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A wonderful choice that you cannot be disappointed with. 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Fantastic cooking performance, world class build and a Dutch oven to last generations.\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Strong exterior enamel which resists chips and cracks<\/li><li>Sand-colored interior enamel makes it easy to see when searing food<\/li><li>Over sized handles provide strong grip and balance<\/li><li>Use up to 500F<\/li><li>Built-in lid stabilizers mean no sliding of the lid<\/li><li>The lightest cast iron makes moving easy with less burden<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Product Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>10 x 10.8 x 4 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Item Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>11.2 pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shipping Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>13.65 pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Item model number<\/strong><\/td><td>LS2501<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"listen-to-this-post\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to this post&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Le-Creuset-Signature-Dutch-Oven-5-half-Quart-Review.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cooking-performance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cooking performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you would expect, the cooking performance was exceptionally good. It was to be expected given the price but it was reassuring to know that it delivered on its promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The searing process was very good but stopped short of being exceptional. When compared to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/staub-5-5-quart-round-oven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staub<\/a> 5.5 quart Dutch oven, it was not as fast nor consistent. The Le Creuset <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/le-creuset-signature-vs-classic\/\">Signature<\/a> Dutch oven 5\u00bd-Quart seared the first side of the beef fantastically. The other sides took a little longer than expected and did not brown as well as the first side. Having said that, it was still good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Dutch oven was moved to the oven, it performed fantastically well. Again, to be expected. The beef was tender and moist and the sauce was a perfect consistency. 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As an overall experience, it was exceptionally good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"build-quality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1176\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-signature-cast-iron.jpg\" alt=\"le creuset dutch oven sizes\" class=\"wp-image-1176\" width=\"262\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-signature-cast-iron.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-signature-cast-iron-147x180.jpg 147w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-signature-cast-iron-320x393.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-signature-cast-iron-293x360.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><figcaption>Le Creuset deep Dutch oven<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to build quality, Le Creuset base their whole identity on the quality of their production\u2026and they are right to do so. They are flawless, almost like a work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the price, this is to be expected but is nice to see that they deliver every product in perfect condition. It is this attention to detail that marks them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing closely on the Le Creuset Signature Dutch oven, the exterior paint was glossy and flat. You can clearly see the difference in quality with the naked eye when you put them side to side with cheaper offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enamel inside the Dutch oven was smooth\u2026very smooth. You can again see the production quality. It is sand colored inside which can be prone to staining but you can clean them to new. It is also shown that Le Creuset are less likely to scratch and chip the enameling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the build quality on the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5\u00bd-Quart is fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"design-aesthetics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design &amp; aesthetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The original enamel Dutch oven was designed and built by Le Creuset. They set the standard in 1925, today they are still setting the design standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body of the Dutch oven is perfect, a great shape where food will not get caught in the crease. The base surface area is large and mixing food is easy. The sand colored enamel is also very helpful in judging when food is perfectly seared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rim of the pan has a black colored enamel surface that is there for protection against rust and makes it more robust against chips and cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lid is what you would describe as perfect. Tight enough for the Dutch oven to function well but not too tight so that it doesn\u2019t release any moisture. It\u2019s a fine balance and Le Creuset do this better than anybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The handles are a perfect size and it is convenient to handle with oven mitts. The finger holes are a large size too so a good grip is possible. This leads me to the weight, the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5\u00bd-Quart is the lightest when compared with Dutch ovens of a similar size. This is through design not a lack of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The knob on the lid is oven safe to 500F which means you can go high on certain recipes like the no knead bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the design and look of the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5\u00bd-Quart is the standard for Dutch oven manufacturers. It is no wonder that so many try to replicate it\u2026in most cases with little success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"value\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1175 size-full\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale.jpg\" alt=\"le creuset dutch oven sale\" class=\"wp-image-1175\" width=\"212\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/le-creuset-dutch-oven-sale-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><figcaption>Le Creuset Dutch oven 5.5 qt white<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a subjective area as people\u2019s idea of what constitutes value is very different. On a personal level, I think they are great value since I care and protect mine meaning I own them for many years. They are valuable to me and the price I paid is now insignificant given the use they get. Furthermore, they depreciate very little on the second-hand market and if you own them long enough, they can become collector\u2019s items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, to me, they are great value. If you are considering buying a Dutch oven, it is aspects like this you need to consider. 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The performance was wonderful\u2026easy to use and with consistent cooking performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also looks so beautiful, almost like a piece of art in your kitchen. I know and have seen people instantly drawn to them when they enter my kitchen. For some reason, they have that desirability effect on people\u2026that is the power of Le Creuset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to conclude this review, buy the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5\u00bd-Quart Dutch oven. You won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qldZEe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Check the latest price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qldZEe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to read the latest user reviews<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Buy-Le-Creuset-Signature-Dutch-oven.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"since-you-are-herecan-i-ask-you-a-favor\">Since you are here\u2026can I ask you a favor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be really nice if you could&nbsp;<strong>share&nbsp;<\/strong>this image on&nbsp;<strong>social media<\/strong>\u2026it\u2019s just a couple of clicks for you but it means the world to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-else-should-i-consider\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else should I consider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Staub-Quart-Round-Cocotte-Basil\/dp\/B00166OAMG\">Staub 5.5 Quart Cocotte<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-4-Quart\/dp\/B0076NOI7A\">Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7.25 Quart Dutch oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Signature-Enameled-Cast-Iron-French\/dp\/B0076NOEVA\">Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 3.5 Quart Dutch oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/z8KjrVP3Xxw?rel=0&amp;start=7\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"citations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Le_Creuset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you would expect, the cooking performance was exceptionally good. 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