If we’re being honest, there are some things worth splurging on. A good retinol cream, for example, ranks pretty high on that list. You can also invest your hard-earned money in the right running shoes to give your stride more bounce. And, if you ask any big-name chef, you can’t be frugal when it comes to the tools you use in the kitchen. One of our all-time favourites? The Le Creuset Cast Iron Classic Oval Dutch Oven, which is 33 percent off right now (and it will be until July 24). Now’s your chance to splurge on an heirloom-quality kitchen must-have. If you like to cook, this is an incredibly good deal.
Le Creuset 4.5 Qt Cast Iron Classic Oval Dutch Oven — $184.00
Originally $279, now $184
The Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a top-of-the-line stockpot that allows you to make soups, soups, stews, breads, and more. While it’s quite expensive, reviewers say it’s worth the splurge.
Size: 4.5 quarts (14.2 inches long by 11.7 wide by 6.9 inches high)
Available colours: 7
Care needs: Dishwasher safe (but hand wash recommended)
- Extremely multifunctional
- It is a top of the line dutch oven.
- pro-grade
- Provides even cooking temperatures.
- heirloom quality
- oven safe
- Gorgeous
- It’s not as big as the classic 8-quart Dutch oven.
Seriously, there’s a reason the Le Creuset is loved by chefs and professional cooks alike, and lauded as the best tool anyone can invest in if they spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is incredibly functional: it can be used for baking, roasting, preparing soups and stews, browning meats and vegetables. Thanks to the Dutch oven’s cast-iron composition, it’s oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown the meat, then transfer from the Dutch oven to the oven without worrying about any damage (and the end result is the most delicious dinner you’ll ever serve).
The even heat distribution (and what makes Le Creuset’s Cast Iron Dutch Oven stand out from all others on the market) makes it ultra-reliable (this means that whatever happens, all the food you cook will receive even heat, which is very important if you cook a lot of meats). And thanks to its smooth interior enamel, it doesn’t stain easily either (and is easier to clean when you’re done). No more scraping at the end of the night.
Barry Tonkinson, director of culinary research and development at the Institute for Culinary Education, previously explained to W+G why the Le Creuset is worth investing in, saying: “It’s extremely versatile, it can do anything from slow cooking in a Dutch oven to bread baking, browning, braising and frying,” adding that “it’s well worth the cost if you use it regularly.”
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While the classic oval Dutch oven for sale is 4.5 quarts (Le Creuset has larger oval Dutch ovens on their site), it’s still big enough for about 4-5 servings (and certainly big enough to cook an entire piece of meat for the family).
Whether you’re trying to up your game in the kitchen or gift this to your foodie best friend, you can’t go wrong, especially considering you can save nearly $100 if you buy it. right now. So run, don’t walk. And thanks later.
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