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Le Creuset Cast Iron Oval Casserole 27cm review

Le Creuset Cast Iron Oval Casserole 27cm

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Limited wear and tear of pot rim, slightly dented after durability test.
  • Limited wear and tear of lid edge.
  • Smooth edges on lid handle are comfortable to grip.
  • Good size gap between handle and lid, easy to grip when wearing an oven mitt.
  • Good sized side pot handles with fairly sufficient gap to grip when using oven mitts.
  • Enamelled cast iron body and lid easy to clean if food not baked on.
  • Smooth light coloured interior easy to clean.
  • Oval shaped Dutch oven fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Lid handle thread may weaken. Lid handle can twist and can loosen easily, can be tightened using a flat head screw driver.
  • 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
82%
Performance score
90%
Brown rice score
100%
Bolognaise score
85%
Oven baked bread score
85%
Chilli beef score
95%
Ease of use score
77%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 48 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
45
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
67
Weight (kg)
4.6
Weight without lid (kg)
3.2
Stated volume (L)
4.1
Measured useable volume (L)
3
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
25 x 18 (oval)
Seasoning instructions before first use
Wash your Le Creuset product in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Country of origin
France
Website
lecreuset.com.au

Cost

Price
$600.00

Features

Shape
Oval
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but handwashing is recommended)
Oven safe (up to °C)
260
Steam vent
Bowl material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Body material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Lid handle material
Stainless steel
Interior colour
Cream
Lip or spout
None

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