Product Description
Le Creuset Enamel On Steel offers superior craftsmanship in heavy gauge steel. Each piece is glazed with a hard, glossy enamel making it both durable and eye-catching.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #22056 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 6 Quart
- Color: Caribbean
- Brand: Le Creuset
- Model: N4100-2017
- Released on: 2007-07-01
- Dimensions: 6.50" h x
8.90" w x
8.87" l,
5.30 pounds
- 6-quart stockpot made of enamel-coated heavy-gauge carbon steel
- 2 side loop handles for secure transport (use oven mitts when hot)
- Secure-fitting lid with stay-cool lid knob helps trap heat and moisture
- Wash by hand; safe to use with all cook-top types, including induction
- Measures approximately 9 by 12 by 10 inches
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
A useful addition to any busy kitchen, this covered stock pot measures approximately 9 by 12 by 10 inches and holds up to 6 quarts at a time. Use it for making lentil soup, vegetarian chili, homemade marinara sauce, and much more--it's the perfect size for serving up to four people. Constructed of heavy-gauge carbon steel and double coated with hard, bright enamel, the stockpot coordinates with Le Creuset's famed enameled cast-iron cookware in the French manufacturer's handsome colors, and it's as welcome in the dining room as a serving vessel as it is in the kitchen on the stovetop (safe to use with all cook-top types, including induction). The stockpot features a steel rim to prevent chipping, a secure-fitting lid to help trap heat and moisture, a stay-cool lid knob, and two side loop handles for secure transport (use oven mitts when hot). The stockpot should not be used in the oven, microwave, or dishwasher. To clean, simply wash the interior and exterior of the stockpot by hand with soap and water and dry thoroughly. The cookware carries a 101-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
A real keeper
I bought this pot to replace a beloved enameled cookpot that had seen better days. My old pot was cheap, but saw daily use for eight years. I was looking for something colorful and solidly made that didn't weigh a ton. It needed to be "friendly" enough to handle daily, and be nice enough to leave on the cooktop. This stockpot is fantastic. The happy color and the weight is just right--it really is a beauty. Everything-soup, pasta, rice-has turned out famously in this pot. Clean up is a snap; even stuck on pasta comes right off after a 5 minute soak. On one occasion, some soup stock became burned onto the outside and underside if the pot and it cleaned right off with a gentle scrubbing using a non-abrasive scrub sponge. The higher profile helps prevent boil-overs and is roomy without being a monster. In addition, it looks great left out on the cooktop!
I noticed some reviewers were disappointed to see the origin of the pot, but I don't think the quality has been compromised. I have never used or owned a French made Le Creuset product because the price has always been out of my reach, so perhaps there are quality nuances that I am unfamiliar with. I am happy to be able to have such a fine cookpot at a price I could manage, and look forward to many years and many meals with my cheery new stockpot.
Not a Work Horse
Le Creuset is known for being expensive and built to last. I wasn't a fan due to the high price but after becoming the recipient of some beautiful pieces, I became a devotee. The drawback will always be the price but by Le Creuset offering this enamel over steel pot, you can add to your collection without going broke. It's a little on the small side for me to consider this a stock pot but it will be useful. A stock pot needs to hold the the chicken (my choice)veggies, herbs, and a ton of water. This won't make it. It is lightweight so you can expect to burn things if you don't watch your flame. I would not recommend this for sauces that scorch easily but you can find many uses for any 6 quart pot and it really is pretty.
Good pot with serious drawback
When looking for a medium sized pot, I was surprised to see a Le Creuset option at this price range. Reviews were positive, so I purchased it. I used the pot happily for a month or two. One day while boiling water, I heard an odd crackling sound coming from the pot. I looked in, only to see that enamel chips were popping off the interior and a network of cracks formed in the finish. I'm not sure if it's a shoddy job on the enamel, a high output burner being too much for the pot, or if I somehow damaged it, but I wasn't going to use a pot that was shedding enamel into my food. Returned and bought a stainless steel pot.