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Baccarat Le Connoisseur Cast Iron Oval French Oven 27cm review

Baccarat Le Connoisseur Cast Iron Oval French Oven 27cm

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Enamelled cast iron body and lid easy to clean if food not baked on.
  • Self basting spikes in the lid.
  • Oval shaped dutch oven fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Smooth light coloured interior easy to clean.
  • Bakelite and stainless steel knobs provided.
  • 25 years warranty.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Moderate wear and tear of pot rim, enamel chipped after durability test.
  • Moderate wear and tear of lid edge, enamel chipped.
  • Lid handle sits fairly close to top of lid, only OK to grip when wearing oven mitt.
  • Lid handle thread weakened. Lid handle can twist and loosen easily, can be tightened with a Philips head screw driver.
  • Slightly hard edges, only OK comfort to grip.
  • Poor gap between handle and lid, difficult to grip when wearing an oven mitt.
  • Small sized side pot handles with only OK gap to grip when using oven mitts.
  • Baked on residue may require extra effort to remove.
  • Acidic foods can stain the light enamel.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Performance score
85%
Brown rice score
90%
Bolognaise score
80%
Oven baked bread score
85%
Chilli beef score
80%
Ease of use score
62%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 47 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
56
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
75
Weight (kg)
5
Weight without lid (kg)
3.2
Stated volume (L)
3.5
Measured useable volume (L)
3
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
21 x 15 (oval)
Seasoning instructions before first use
Before using wash in warm soapy water and then rinse and dry thoroughly. The special crème and black interior does not require any seasoning.
Warranty
25 years
Country of origin
China
Website
baccarat.com.au

Cost

Price
$280.00

Features

Shape
Oval
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but handwashing is recommended)
Oven safe (up to °C)
180 for bakelite knob / 220 for stainless steel knob
Steam vent
Bowl material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Body material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Lid handle material
Stainless steel or bakelite
Interior colour
Cream
Lip or spout
None

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