Cuisinart CI650-25BG Classic Enameled Iron Cookware, Cast, Provencal Blue

Product Information

Like its larger companion, this oval Dutch oven is oven-safe up to 500°F (260°C) and compatible with all stovetops. It’s dishwasher-safe and has the same wide looped handles.

The sides and bottom of the pan are coated in a porcelain enamel that’s both shiny and richly colored, making it a beautiful showpiece for our kitchen. We’d also proudly use it as a serving dish at our next gathering. The interior is also coated with porcelain enamel, which ensures the pan doesn’t absorb odors or flavors. The pan’s handle is made from the same enamel-coated material as the body, and while the shape is comfortable enough to grip, it felt a bit slippery to us because the finish is so shiny. The bottom of the pan is smooth, so it didn’t scratch up our glass cooktop, and the enamel coating gives the cookware a sleek appearance. The size of the grill pan fit quite well on our cooktop’s 9-inch heating element, but because it’s a square, the corners did hang over a bit. Porcelain Enamel Exterior - Strong, durable finish in rich colors complement any kitchen décor. Perfect for cooking, serving and entertaining. Two exterior colors available. Choose from Cardinal Red or Provençal Blue. While many customers claim that Le Creuset Dutch ovens are worth every penny, the likelihood is you’ll be spending a lot more of those pennies on a Le Creuset than on Cuisinart enameled cast iron. For many, cost is a major consideration. Enameled cast iron cookware has a few distinct advantages over traditional cast iron. It doesn’t require seasoning, won’t react with acidic foods or impart flavors, and it comes in a selection of beautiful color choices.

At Cuisinart our aim is to design products that make good food easier and more enjoyable to make at home. From the everyday pleasures like making fresh coffee, tea or toast, to healthy soups and grilled paninis. These enameled Dutch ovens require no seasoning (Do I hear you cheering, or is that just me?). They still distribute and retain heat just as well as plain cast iron. Yet the enamel coating means you can cook acidic foods without a metallic taste or breaking down the seasoning. As well as my own experience with my inherited heirloom LeCreuset I own many different brands of Dutch ovens. Including Cuisinart, Staub, Lodge, Camp Chef even my trusty little Crofton.

Regardless of which size and shape Dutch oven you choose, rest assured they’re all quite versatile cookware pieces that will help you prepare tasty meals. Wide looped handles Made in France from a brand that has honed its cast-iron pouring and finishing skills for almost 100 years from the highest quality materials Lastly, if you want to avoid chipping and scratching on the enamel interior, only use wooden or heat resistant silicone cooking utensils. Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven Review

Customer reviews

The cast iron construction gives this Chef’s Classic pan even heat distribution and superior heat retention. This pan is hefty, so you might consider other Dutch ovens if you have weight restrictions.

Enameled cast iron is almost always quite heavy. Look for a Dutch oven with wide looped handles to make sure your perfectly cooked beef stew makes it safely to the table. Otherwise, you might be cleaning a liquid mess off the floor as you search to replace a broken Dutch oven. I could find nowhere on the internet that could deliver a concise comparison of these two great brands of Dutch ovens. So I have completed one for you. Cuisinart cast-iron Dutch oven vs Le Creuset Dutch ovens. I use both these brands of Dutch ovens along with many other brands. Furthermore, even though the company is based in the USA, the enameled Dutch oven is made in China. The product does undergo quality control, but the price differences come with a difference in quality of the enameled cast iron. quart dimensions 5.5 inches x 4 inches x 4 inches and weighs 3.5 pounds Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Oval Dutch French Oven 2.75-Quart

Expert Reviews

Mikasa Gourmet Basics Swirl 5 1/2 Quart Dutch Oven: This Dutch oven was disqualified early in testing because of the lid knob, which forced your hand too close to the hot lid.