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Le Creuset enamelled Dutch oven
The 4.5–5.5qt round is the do-everything size; factory-outlet seconds cut the price.
Why it made the cut
Our verdict
The 4.5–5.5qt round is the do-everything size; factory-outlet seconds cut the price.
A cast-iron enamelled pot that lasts a lifetime — for braises, bread, and slow Sunday cooking, and it looks the part on the stove.
Good fit when
- home cook
- keepsake
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The tradeoffs
A 4.5–5.5 quart round pot is the most versatile size for most homes.
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