Le Creuset 3 1/2 Qt Round Wide Dutch Oven

The Le Creuset Signature Round Wide Oven combines the versatility of a Dutch oven with a wider cooking surface that's ideal for searing, braising, roasting, frying, and one-pot meals. Crafted from Le Creuset's legendary enameled cast iron, it delivers exceptional heat distribution and retention for consistent cooking results from the stovetop to the oven.

The wide base provides more surface area than a traditional round Dutch oven, giving meats and vegetables plenty of room to brown without overcrowding or steaming. It's an especially useful design for braised short ribs, chicken, roasts, casseroles, shallow frying, and recipes that benefit from starting with a great sear. The lower, wider profile also makes stirring and serving easy, so the pot can go straight from the stove or oven to the table.

Le Creuset's light-colored interior enamel makes it easier to monitor browning, fond development, and cooking progress, while the durable exterior enamel resists staining, dulling, chipping, and cracking. The tight-fitting lid circulates steam and returns moisture to the food, helping meats stay tender and slow-cooked dishes develop rich flavor.

For home cooks looking for one piece of cookware that can handle everything from weeknight dinners to holiday entertaining, the Le Creuset Round Wide Oven offers exceptional versatility. Its generous cooking surface is equally suited to batch cooking and meal prep, while the enameled cast iron construction requires no seasoning and is easy to maintain.

Features & Benefits

• Enameled cast iron provides exceptional heat distribution and heat retention
• Wide cooking surface provides ample room for searing and browning without overcrowding
• Versatile design is ideal for braising, roasting, baking, frying, simmering, casseroles, and one-pot meals
• Light-colored interior enamel makes it easy to monitor browning and cooking progress
• Durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping, and cracking
• Requires no seasoning and is ready to use
• Tight-fitting lid circulates steam and returns moisture to food for tender, flavorful results
• Ergonomic handles provide a secure grip for lifting and transferring
• Designed to transition beautifully from stovetop to oven to table
• Compatible with all cooktops, including induction
• Dishwasher safe for convenient cleanup

Specifications

• Material: Enameled Cast Iron
• Maximum Oven Temperature: 500°F
• Cooktop Compatibility: Gas, Electric, Ceramic, and Induction
• Care: Dishwasher Safe
• Seasoning Required: No