Braising Pan

I just received this Dutch oven from Amazon and wanted to rebut one of the reviewers of this product claiming it was saturated in lead. I bought a lead test kit from Amazon (with 60 swabs, about $14, will last a long time) and although I found out some of my other pans contained lead, this La Cuisine Dutch Oven is totally lead free. I tested the inside bottom, the outside, and the inside part of the lid - the swabs did not darken or change color one bit, indicating no lead. I also wanted to mention that I was fooled by the similarity of this product's name to the French made Le Creuset which costs $300 to $500, a lot more than I'm willing to pay even though I'm drawn to high class products. This Dutch oven was made in China but I have no complaints: the product is beautiful, as many reviewers point out. The lid fits perfectly tight, there are no scratches, chips, or defects and it just the right weight (I have a Breville smart oven air which it can fit in, and which limits the weight to 13 pounds empty - this Dutch oven is 12.2 pounds). I plan to make pot roast as my first dish to try this out and it seems to be the perfect size for my wife and I (close to the size of our crock pot). I'll post more to this review after I've used it, but I did want to put this quick first-impression out there, with special mention of no lead detected.

Bought a set of them for the Holidays! Great product, heat distribution, value for money. They are heavy and well constructed. I cook in the regularly, bake bread and sear meat. Waiting for more colors to come back!

I love this pot. It is the perfect size 5 quart. It cooks fast and the food taste wonderful. I am very pleased so far. The color is fantastic. It is a heavy spot.

I received my dutch oven back in December and have used it twice. I absolutely love it! It cooks extremely fast, and it's just the right size for preparing dishes for 2-4 people.

"...it is also designed to withstand high temperatures, up to 500°F." is what is written in the description here. In the booklet that accompanies it: "Do not use very high cooking temperatures - this is not necessary" Plus: the interior looks like uncured cast iron. Definitely not enamel. Can I cure it as I would my normal cast iron? I think I will. It does look beautiful, is the right size and I think it'll work out okay. Will change to 5 stars if warranted

Beautiful Pot! will be making lots of soups, stews and roasted meats with this beauty!

So I have a few Dutch ovens, this one just seems a lot bigger. Then my 6qt i would say it’s more like a 11qt . Which is fantastic in my house. Especially when you’re making a bigger loaf of bread or a big roast. I love the black enameled! Very easy cleaning! it’s worth every cent it is made to last a very long time.

I really like this Dutch Oven. Easy to use for many different things. I have used it on my grill and my stove and oven and even on the wood burner when the power went out. Quality construction and the enamel is nice. Nothing seems to stick. It is heavy but it’s cast iron it’s supposed to be. Heats well and evenly. Works well for the money!

Davvero bella, uasata per ora per fare il pane che è venuto buonissimo.

Bon volume. L'intérieur reste assez rugueux. À voir à l'usage s'il s'atténu. Cuisson de qualité.

Perfect para o pão

Ottimo

El tamaño para 1-2 personas es ideal. Lo que me ha gustado menos, es que la tapa encaja y pierde líquido.