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Why we love this deal
As great as a fully stocked kitchen sounds, with every pan, pot, and appliance we could want to cook with available at our fingertips, we simply don’t have the space for all the items on our wishlist. Even if we could afford all the quality blenders, air fryers, and espresso machines that are available right now for way less thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, it simply wouldn’t be practical to have them all, especially since many of them aren’t versatile in their uses. They’re typically designed with one or two functions in mind, and even when they are on sale, it’s still occasionally too expensive to justify adding to your cart. That’s why, when it comes to shopping for our kitchens, we love products where we can get our money’s worth out of them, and there’s nothing quite as versatile or mutli-use for the kitchen these days that a dutch oven. Although they can run a pretty high price tag, thanks to Black Friday sales today, you can get your very own for over 37% off for a limited time.
Macy’s is selling a Le Creuset Cast Iron 8-Quart Dutch Oven for just $300. Originally priced at $475, that means you can save $175 on this durable pot right now.
Le Creuset Cast Iron 8-Quart Dutch Oven, $300 (was $475) at Macy’s
Why do shoppers love it?
Le Creuset knows that when it comes to cooking, quality cookware is essential for turning out delicious eats, and this dutch oven is designed for baking, braising, searing, roasting, deep-frying, boiling, sauteeing, and slow cooking. Made with enameled cast iron, this pot is made to maintain excellent heat retention and allow heat distribution when cooking, while also minimizing the risk of food sticking to the bottom of the pot. This also helps it lock in moisture and flavor, producing a more superior finished product. However, unlike traditional cast iron, the pot itself doesn’t need to be seasoned, is not as easy to damage, and it won’t affect the flavor of what you’re cooking.
Measuring 10.9 inches long, 7.3 inches wide, and 16.8 inches high, the dutch oven has a capacity of eight quarts, and is big enough to fit large cuts of meat, whole chicken, and loaves of bread — allowing you to truly cook anything and everything you could want. Because of its versatility, the dutch oven can be used on the stove or in the oven, and is oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit — although it does weigh about 14.6 pounds so always proceed with caution when putting it into or pulling it out of the oven.
The sturdy wide loop side handles make it easy to move, and provide stability when carrying it from counter to stove or oven and vice versa. The lid, which fits snuggly when placed on top, helps circulate steam and return moisture back to the food, so you never have to worry about the finished product being too dry. It has a large knob on top that also makes it easy to remove or put on.
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The Le Creuset is available in nine unique colors, and is also dishwasher safe — making for the easiest of cleanups after a long day of cooking.
Details to know
- Material: Enameled cast iron.
- Colors: Nine.
- Dimensions: The dutch oven measures about 10.9 inches long, 7.3 inches wide, and 16.8 inches high. It weighs about 14.6 pounds.
- Features: The dutch oven is oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher safe.
Shoppers rave about the dutch oven’s excellent equality, great heat distribution, and durability. They use it to cook everything from entire roast chickens to stews, chilis, and even ribs. “This is my go-to brand when it comes to cookware,” one shopper said. It’s perfect for one pot meals, and cuts down on the amount of dishes there are to clean up after a meal. Another shopper said, “best cookware you can buy.” They also love all the fun color options.
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It’s not surprising that such a versatile piece of cookware runs a pretty steep price, which is why it’s such a steal of a deal that the Le Creuset Cast Iron 8-Quart Dutch Oven is $175 right now. Buy one as a gift for yourself this holiday season, or for the folks who are just starting out and are building up their own kitchen reserve.