Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Round Covered Casserole (Cardinal Red, 7- Quart)

I ordered this classic enamel cast-iron rounded casserole in a 3 quart size in order to make smaller loaves of sourdough bread. So far I have cooked basmati brown rice and black beans with veggies in it and they have turned out wonderfully. The item is well made with no defects or chips in the enamel. I love cooking in cast-iron and appreciate the even heat dispersion. I took a chance ordering this at a markedly reduced rate in a color I would not have otherwise chosen. I’m glad I did. The item shipped very quickly across country and arrived in pristine condition. The second one is on the way. The color is very neutral, almost like sage/putty. The inside finish is more of a creamy white. I can highly recommend. I have had other Cuisinart enamel cast-iron that have held up extremely well with oven and stove use. They are heavy, but that reflects the density of the cast-iron. I did some research into similar sized pots and apparently there have been issues with some of the other name brands (MS) having the enamel explode at high heat. I chose to go with a known product that I have been very happy with.

I use this every week and it does a great job. The only issue is that it can be heavy. Aside from that, it's a great product for a great price.

we are so happy with this item. I have been using this for soups ,roast, casseroles. It is great, so easy to clean too

Very nice cast iron dutch oven. We have been using it for nearly 2 years. Excellent quality. Ease of clean up and use. Beautiful finish. I did a complete review on my blog turfsideup.com

Great quality for the price. Have used it 5 times in 2weeks. Soups and chili. Cleans up very well.

Love it! Works like a black cast iron but you can see the blackening better which helps with heat control! Heats up FAST and maintains heat so lower heat after it comes to temp! Love the color!

I have some LeCreuset pot that are over 30 years old and continue to serve me well, but I wanted a larger pot. The larger LeCreuset pots were out of my budget, so I got the 7qt Cuisinart when it was on sale a year and a half ago. I've been using it to make batches of bean stew a couple of times a month. It is a large, solid heavy pot. It is showing some minor signs of wear - more than my LeCreuset pots did at a similar age, but seems to be holding up well. I've seen no flaking of the enamel so far, as some other reviewers have reported. One thing that is important to remember is that this type of pot should never be heated when empty - doing so can cause the enamel to flake. They work best for soups, stews, casseroles, and the like. I have my doubts as to whether this pot will still be going after 30 years, as my LeCreuset Pots all are, but if you want a big solid pot now and don't have the budget for a LeCreuset, this seems like a good alternative.

What a great pot! I bought a Lodge Dutch oven several years ago and have been using it but it’s extremely heavy, stains like crazy (and you can’t get the stains out no matter what you try) and is awkward to use. Still, trying to find a high quality enameled Dutch oven and avoid the very costly Le Crueset price, I bought this one and not only did I save a ton of my hard earned money, I received a high quality Dutch oven. I have used it several times to make chili, pasta sauce, and even pasta itself and it worked wonderfully (no sticking or staining that I could not get out with Barkeeper’s Friend). IT builds a nice fond which releases all the umami goodness into your dish with ease but somehow avoids deep staining. I am very excited to say HELL YES, buy this pot!! (And this coming from someone who very rarely does reviews) By the way, America’s Test Kitchen did a pretty highly rated review of this pot and it came in as a best buy over their predictive pick of Le Crueset as the winner.

Came earlier than expected n in perfect condition. Plan to use it to bake sourdough bread.

Excelente producto! Muy buena calidad! No le pide nada a las ollas caras!!!! De mis mejores compras!!!

Used several times with different recipes worked well with no issues and was easy to clean afterwards.

Ideal para hacer pan, conserva extraordinariamente el calor.

Excellent quality. Good value for money. Wonderful to cook in it! Can make one pot meals with great pleasure...good for the taste buds and for my esthetical senses in the kitchen.