Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've loved and admired Le Creuset for decades but just never bought any. The price, for one thing. The weight, for another. I just always loved how beautiful enameled cast iron cookware is but thought it was too heavy to be practical. And the price was just a big fat nope. I've cooked with two different enamelware pans now and while I love the dutch oven for the capacity, I am in total infatuation with this casserole/braiser. It's perfect for just about anything, it's essentially a skillet without a long handle. It's perfect for simmering, I've fried chicken and burgers in it, it's shallow enough that it's perfect to evaporate liquidy dishes. Perfect for gravy and sauces. Yes, the weight is an issue if you have nerve problems or back problems or any physical limitations, I'm not gonna lie. I probably can't use this when I'm 80 or 90. But the way these pans conduct heat, so evenly...and a lot easier to get stuff out of than just plain cast iron. It's like cast iron PLUS. Can't dishwasher them but they clean up with a nylon scrubby or brush if you need to. Stuck or burnt on food comes off with Barkeeper's Friend (and any marks that may have gotten on the porcelain) The bonus for me is they are so beautiful they sit on my hutch like display pieces. Just overall so happy with these, the lids fit perfectly and the hardware is solid (no loose screws which is so common and drives me nuts) I am beyond happy with how well food cooks in them. I like that I can pop the lid off this 'casserole' and put it on a metal trivet on my table and it's a built in serving dish. The closest Le Creuset to this is $269. (I found one over $300) I'm perfectly happy with this piece and I'm already looking at a few more pieces, at a price that isn't Le Unbelievable!