Review of Le Creuset Bouillabaisse Pot

Make no mistake about it, this thing is humongous.32 centimeters wide, 17 pounds empty, and about THIRTY pounds full. Forget about bringing it to the table to serve from - just leave it on the stove with a ladle in it.

That said, I've had mine for about three years, and I love it. The small bottom diameter makes it easy to sweat onions, celery, and carrots to start out a soup or stew recipe. If you're browning meat, I've found what works best is to treat the pot like a wok - brown the meat in the center, right over the heat, and then stack the already-browned or waiting pieces around and up the sides to get them out of the way until you add the liquid. Once you've added the liquid, the tapered sides will reduce the dish quickly.If you dont' want evaporation, the heavy (HEAVY!) lid fits snugly, and lets the pot maintain a slow simmer for hours (I've let mine go overnight with no problems).

I regularly make triple batches of chili and spaghetti sauce in this, and occasionally use it for apple butter. (Six quarts of apples, a pint of sweet wine or grape juice, and a quarter teaspoon of ground allspice down to one quart of butter in six hours. No fuss, no mess, no trouble). It's a wonderful addition to any serious kitchen.

Product Description
The large soup pot serves up 10 to 12 servings of gumbo when the family visits or chili for the game crowd. Perfect for broth- and cream-based soups and for one-pot meals such as stew or bouillabaisse. The pot's shape enhances natural circulation of ingredients so foods simmer evenly. The heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in flavor by trapping steam, so food bastes itself. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need. Each cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Made in France. Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended. 7 1/2-quart capacity. 15.25"W (including handles) x 12.5"D x 6.75"H.

This item is shipped directly from the manufacturer so it can only be delivered within the 48 contiguous states. Express shipping options, gift wrap services and gift messaging are not available for this item. Please allow up to 3 weeks for order processing and delivery.

Product Features
- Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating
- Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains
- All-in-one soup pot beautifully goes from freezer or fridge straight to cooking device to table, then back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers
- Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler
- Foods will not react with the enameled finish
- Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant
- Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times
- Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer
- Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes
- Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F
- Suited for all heat sources including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen top
- Bright color choices coordinate with virtually any home décor

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