Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven, 15.5 qt., Oyster

Being from south Louisiana (Cajun country) we love to cook for family and friends. I wanted a large pot to replace my magnalite pot. I couldn’t be more pleased. I use this to make rice dressing at Christmas and Thanksgiving. It’s also perfect for our famous gumbo!! I made a huge amount of chicken stock a few weeks ago. This pot is big!! I put two chickens in it for my stock. The heat distribution is absolutely the best. One does not need to cook at high temperature. I’ve adjusted the temperature to a lower setting especially when making a rioux. Since there have been articles about magnalite cookware giving off trace amounts of metals possibly causing Alzheimer’s, I decided to replace mine. Anyone from south Louisiana is familiar with magnalite. It’s what everyone here uses. I also just ordered a Le Creuset skillet to replace my Teflon skillet because of health issues with Teflon. I’ve purchased a smaller enameled cast iron Dutch oven a couple of years ago. There is no comparison to the quality of that pot to the Le Crouset brand. Yes, Le Crouset is more expensive; however, with proper care your pots will end up in hands of your grandchildren. I know some people place them in the dishwasher. I just can’t bring myself to do this. Besides, these pots are so so easy to clean. For tough scorched on food, just a soak in warm soapy water and it cleans up with no effort whatsoever. If you enjoy cooking, treat yourself. You’ll end up replacing your pots one at a time with Le Crueset.

It’s my first Dutch oven buy from Le Creuset brand .I have used it a few times and I’m totally glad that I made the right choice. It has an amazing beautiful appearance . Love the wide handles.The lid fits perfectly , heat retention is good and the food taste great. Weight wise it feels perfect for me.For sure I am adding one more soon .

Let's address the elephant in the room, shall we? This 15.5-quart Dutch oven is a BEAST! I expected the large oval size, but the depth caught me totally by surprise...it's cavernous! You could feed an Army out of it. The oyster color is gorgeous. Bottom is perfectly flat, no rocking on a flat surface, same thing with the lid. A future family heirloom, no doubt. UPDATE: After owning it a month, using it 4 times for both oven and stovetop slow cooking, and hand-washing-and-drying it after each use, we found severe rusting on the unfinished underside edge of the lid. Tried every method known to modern man to remove the rust and its discoloration, but ultimately could only partially get it off. Very stubborn rust stains. Contacted Le Creuset directly and submitted a warranty claim to replace just the lid, and a dozen back-and-forth E-Mails later, they finally agreed to just replace the entire oven, but with a different color than our original oyster. We've owned Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware for years and never had anything rust. Hopefully, we will have better luck with the replacement. At least they stand behind their products and honor their warranty.

ok so yes.... it is expensive, but what a great great pot for family style chilly and stews! The finish is beautiful and the cast iron holds its heat extremely well for a long time. this is a pot you only have to buy once then pass it on when you - move on :)

i have used and gifted le creuset for years and never disappointed. cast iron works fabulously on the stove top or in the oven, while le creuset's well crafted designs give off gorgeousness to enjoy. these pieces have increased in costs through the years but they do last forever. i just received the 5 qt oval dutch oven in oyster, w/the metal knob and it is perfect treat for me. actually makes you want to cook dinner and present straight to the table. don't forget a trivet, these pots retain heat pretty well.

I was hesitant to spend this kind of money on a dutch oven. The first one I got was not great as the lid did not fit tight on the pot. I sent the first one back and got another one and that one has worked great. I'm actually surprised how well it bakes bread, which is what I use it for. I'm happy with it. It's a little expensive but I don't regret the purchase.

I love love love this Dutch Oven pot. I serve up large batches of soups for a large crowd. It's heavy though but that's a good thing.

I own other sizes of Le Creuset Dutch ovens. I wanted this size for larger family dinners. Unfortunately it arrived damaged and I had to return. 3 star rating for packing of this Dutch oven. It did not have sufficient padding in the box.

Couleur magnifique, très bien emballée

Very pleased with the product, excellent quality.

Le revêtement intérieur n'adhère pas, le visuel extérieur est classe, parfait pour deux personnes, sinon trop petit pour plus !

Pour moi la meilleure cocotte existante. J'ai été obligé de m'en passer pendant quelques années car j'ai acheté une plaque induction alors je suis trop contente de l'avoir de nouveau...

Article de qualité, utilisable sur plaque et au four