Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 16-Quart Covered Stockpot, Marseille
Best Product From Le Creuset
Great pot for cooking pasta
With my induction cooktop, this is a great pot for cooking all kinds of pasta noodles. It is tall enough even for long lasagna noodles, but light weight enough to drain with little effort.It is also relatively easy to clean. (If pasta sticks, I just soak it for a bit and it cleans with little effort.) This is NOT the pot I would choose for making a soup or stew. The traditional Le Creuset or the Lodge Enameled Cast Iron both work with induction and traditional cook tops, and they are much better for long term braising, simmering, and reduction.
Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel Demi 1-1/4-Quart Teakettle, Caribbean With classic and modern shapes, there's a Le Creuset kettle to fit into any kitchen design scheme. Also convenient to boil water for oatmeal or french press coffee, a Le Creuset kettle is an easy way to add a small dash of color to any kitchen. Features Single-tone whistle alerts when water has reached a rolling boilGenerous base size for greater contact with heating element so water boils quicklyConvenient quick heating with superior heat distributionFixed whistle can be easily flipped open for pouringStainless steel handle brackets for secure handlingHeat-resistant ergonomic handle for safe pouringKettle capacity marked on the base for quick referenceCan be used on any...
- 16-quart stockpot made of heavy-gauge carbon steel with porcelain-enamel finish
- Loop side handles ensure a secure grip when lifting or transporting
- Tight-fitting domed lid with a stay-cool knob traps heat, moisture, and nutrients
- Hand wash only; safe for use on all heat sources, including induction
- Measures approximately 12-1/5 by 12-4/5 by 11-1/2-inch
Not the Best
This is a nice pot but chips easily. The overall quality is not the best. Defects can be seen on the pot if you look closely, especially on the handles. The pot cooks food well and is a great size when making food for a party. If you plan on buying this pot, be very careful when using it and when cleaning it. It will chip very easily. I only use a wooden spoon when cooking with mine. You should also inspect the pot when you first receive it to make sure you get a pot without defects.
Good Value
When looking for a stock pot, I decided on this Le Creuset model because I loved the color and the price. With the All-Clad and Calphalon models I looked at priced between $225 and $450, this pot, at $55 caught my eye as ti was a good brand name but at the cheaper brand (T-Fal) price. And as you might expect, you do get what you pay for.
This is NOT a high performance pot. I made a pot of tomato soup with my first use, and right away noticed the pot had a hot spot, with the boiling bubbles coming from the same spot no matter how the pot was turned on the burner of the induction stove. It wasn't a major issue, but not something I would expect from the LeCreuset brand. I think the pot will be fine for making stock, soups, chili, and stews, but as a couple of reviewers have noted, it does have a tendency to have food stick to the bottom except on low heat. I had a little tomato burned to the bottom on the quarter sized hot spot I had noticed, but it cleaned up easily and...
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