Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Buffet Casserole, Red

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.

Outstanding quality. Beautiful inside out. Great cooking pot.

I love this color and this shape. I like that the lid is solid iron and not glass and has two handles. It goes from stove or oven straight to the table.Because this heats up to very high temps and retains the heat you need a thick trivet before you put it on the table. But it keeps the food warm until you are ready for seconds which, is great because you dont need to go back with your dinner plate to a microwave. It makes a good portion for 4 people for gratins, casseroles, stews, beans and rice, curries which, you can serve with bread or rice or rotis and a side salad. I also used it for a tarte tatin and a batter pudding (a kind of grunt) but you need a good size oven because the lids make it a wide pot.Like all Le Creusets its solid and built to last, cooks evenly and browns well. I wash by hand.

I use my Le Creuset casserole often but was amazed to see how easily and quickly its lining can be chipped. For this reason, I would say the casserole is overpriced but I continue to use my chipped one over and over, both stove-top and in the oven.

I just cooked the Sauerbraten recipe from Molly Stevens "All About Braising" cookbook entirely in this pan. The results were fabulous. This pan is very versatile since it is quite wide (12") and deep enough to hold a 4LB chuck roast. You can crank up the heat to medium high to sear the meat and you will be get that great fond that adds so much taste to the sauce. The lid fits extremely well so that no braising liquid was lost in the 3 hours that the roast sat in the oven. The clean up was simple using a Dobie pad with detergent - really as easy as non-stick. This piece of cookware is so nice looking that we leave it out on the cooktop as kitchen decoration. So, while a Lodge dutch oven may work almost as well and is a lot cheaper, it can't compare to how great this pan looks in our kitchen.One note of caution. The enamel has some scratchs on the bottom from the pan being dragged about the cooktop and oven rack. I can see a little shiny metal, leaving me to think that the pan has an aluminum disk in addition to the cast iron. Need more time to see if this becomes a problem.

Never gave Le Creuset much thought until a restaurant in Paris, France this fall served me the chicken and potatoes I had ordered right out of one. Wow! Best roast chicken and potatoes I have ever had! That got me checking them out at Williams Sonoma and talking with the staff and customers who had them. One woman customer raved so much about using the braiser constantly that I decided to try it first. I ordered via Amazon of course, since it was a few dollars cheaper, no tax, free shipping, and offered the black color I wanted. I have been using it non-stop and my only complaint is trying to figure out what new recipes I can use in this pot! I use it on the stove alone, or brown something on the stove and then put it in the oven. I even cooked the dressing for Thanksgiving in it. Any type meat or poultry that you want to brown and then add seasonings, wine, creamed soups - then add your vegetables if you want - is fantastic in this. It holds it's heat so you can cook at lower temperatures and then it stays hot in the pot. It is heavy! and I hope I don't lose my grip while washing it over my cast iron kitchen sink, as I think the sink will "lose." Wish I would have known how great this cookware is as I would have started collecting it years ago. Think I will start giving it as wedding gifts.

Excelente panela, qualidade muito boa. Para meu uso acredito que se fosse um pouco maior seria melhor, mas se o número de pessoas para quem você cozinha for por volta de 6 pessoas, tem o tamanho ideal.

Der Le Creuset Gourmet-Profitopf hält was er verspricht. Der massiv gefertigte Topf gibt schnell die Hitze an das Bratgut weiter und ist ideal für Schmorgerichte. Massive und solide Fertigung sind nicht nur ein Werbeversprechen. Auch wenn der Topf etwas mehr kostet, er ist jeden Cent wert.

Presa come regalo per mio marito, appassionato di cucina, non solo cuoce alla perfezione, ma va anche ad induzione: è veramente bellissima ed è una gioia usarla. Il pomello non scalda durante la cottura su fiamma mentre regge in forno fino a una certa temperatura (controllare le istruzioni). Si pulisce facilmente.

Wonderful pan, great quality. We have been using it for well over a year now and it has become our go to pan for everything from risotto, pasta, stew, curries and really any dish. Cleans very easily, and is a dream to cook it. It is quite heavy, so not for anyone with weak wrists. We were able to get it for a great price too.

Era para mi madre. Preciosa, el color vibrante. Guarda el calor una vez cocinado, es estupenda. Que voy al decir, es Le Creuset