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Fast and even heat distribution / Enamel interior won't absorb odors or flavors / Heat resistant lid knob / Performs on all heat sources
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Beautiful but not durable
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I purchased this pot for myself as a Christmas gift. I read and followed the directions for use and care, always hand-washed the pot, and I never dropped it or banged it into anything.
With normal use and special care, the pot started to get chips in the enamel at the base after about three months. I used it maybe twice a week.
After six months, the chips extended to the inside of the pot and it is now unusable.
This is a very poorly-made product and is not up to the usual Le Creuset high quality standards despite its high price.
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2008-07-21
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Nice pot
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I've had this pot for a number of years and just bought one for my mom. It never claims to be the traditional Le Creuset cast iron, so don't expect that. Yes, sometimes food (particularly pasta for me) sticks to the bottom, but it is the same in my other porcelain covered steel pots. I have just become accustomed to stirring more often. I love this pot- it's great for lots of things-pasta, soups and stews, popcorn, etc. I would recommend it.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-06-28
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Beautiful pot - just don't cook with it!
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I own many Le Creuset pots (cast iron) and think that they are the best to cook with - even heat and long lasting. This is not of the same quality and should not bear the Le Creuset name. It is a cheap pot with obvious surface flaws, after ONE use the enamel chipped in three places - two inside and one outside. I wasn't exactly trying to put the pot through it's paces, just boiling water (at a medium heat per the instructions).
The color is quite nice, and if you just want a pretty pot sitting on your shelf it is quite economical. But, if you want to actually use it for cooking - do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-06-05
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If the price seems to good to be true it probably is.
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I am very disappointed in this stock pot. I question that this is authentic Le Creuset cookware. There is no imprint or mark on the pot or lid itself (only on the knob on top of the lid). There was a sticker that said Le Creuset along with one that said MADE IN TAIWAN. It is nowhere near as heavyweight as I expected; the weight was that of any moderate price-range metal pot, no more. Beyond my general dissatisfaction with the quality, there is a sizable chip in the enamel on one handle, not a good omen for how it might hold up AFTER I use it! One of the first things I noticed after unboxing the pot was that it was very dirty inside. I would wash any new pot/pan of course, but this was dirty enough to really bother me. I can't think of a single good thing to say about this transaction. If Le Creuset is actually making a cheaper inferior line of cookware the seller should bring it to the attention of the buyer that this product is such. If it is a knock-off as I suspect, it should not be sold AS Le Creuset. All in all I cannot think of a single positive thing to say about this transaction. I am not a chef or an expert on cookware. However I am a woman who has been cooking for 35 years and I know quality when I see it and I know I am not seeing it in this product. I am very disappointed. My advice to anyone thinking they've found a bargain here.... look elsewhere!
Rating:
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-03-18
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easy to use, great results!
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I received this stockpot for Xmas and was a bit unsure as to how it would perform when compared to some other high-end cookware that I have. I'm happy to report that it helped me make a delicious pot of split-pea soup and was more than large enough even with a large ham bone smack dab in the middle of the pot! It's sturdy and easy to clean. Just be careful to use wooden or nylon utensils so as not to scratch the surface. If you buy this pot you will enjoy using it!
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-01-06
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