FONTIGNAC Oval 8-Quart Casserole - Red
This made in France heavy duty casserole in enameled cast iron has a duraplast knob, heat resistant to 465 degrees. Ideal for automatic cooking, the lid has a continuous self basting system. Dishwasher safe but hand washing is recommended
FONTIGNAC Oval 8-Quart Casserole - Red
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Best Dutch Oven EVER!!
Let me first say that the combination of Cast Iron and Enamel is meant to be used in low-heat conditions and when used appropriately will last for years. I've owned mine for 5 years and it looks brand new. No chips/scrapes etc.
You want to heat it up slowly and not put a cold pot into a hot oven. Quick/Extreme temperature changes can chip your dish.
You CANNOT put this pot in the dishwasher, It is a 'Hand-wash only' item.
I have never made a bad pot roast with this dutch oven. In fact, it made the best, most tender pot roast I've ever had... Now I use it exclusively for roasts.
I would sincerely recommend this dutch oven!!
February 2, 2013
Cooks Well/Short Life Span
I have been owning this pot for a little over two years. I have cooked in it 4 to 6 times a month over that time. i am in south LA and we braise everything and serve it over rice, "Rice-n-Gravy" as we call it. This process is very hard on pots and involves scraping the bottom of the pot over and over again at high heat levels before filling the with a measured amount of water to finish the braising process. This pot has performed very well as far as the actual cooking of the food goes, and the coating has made clean up and storage a breeze. with that said, the coating on the bottom of the pot started cracking after year one. Year two has now passed and the cracks have gotten worse and a chip has come loose. mind you, nothing but plastic and wood have ever touched the bottom of that pot. i am extremely pleased with how well it cooks, cleans, and stores, but for $200(price i paid) it should last more than two years. I am sure this pot will last much longer with less harsh cooking styles.
May 29, 2012
Best Purchase Ever
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pan, it goes from the stove top to the oven in a snap. I will be purchasing all the of the sizes. Clean up is great on the pan, but I need to use a scrub brush on the lid because of the detail on the inside with the fleur-de-lis. But I can over look this (I like the pan that much).
November 6, 2011
Disappointed
I received this as a gift last Christmas. it worked great for roasts and I've used it maybe once a month since then. To my disappointment, after my last use I found that a half-dollar size of enamel on the bottom of the pan had chipped off. Considering the price for this item, it should be more durable.
September 26, 2011























