Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 12-Quart Covered Stockpot, Red

Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 12-Quart Covered Stockpot, Red Review

Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 12-Quart Covered Stockpot, Red Feature

• 12-quart stockpot made of heavy-gauge carbon steel with porcelain-enamel finish
• Loop side handles ensure a secure grip when lifting or transporting
• Tight-fitting domed lid with a stay-cool knob traps heat, moisture, and nutrients
• Hand wash only; safe for use on all heat sources, including induction
• Measures approximately 11-1/5 by 13-1/5 by 11-1/2 inches

Le Creuset has added this enamel-coated carbon-steel accessory line to its famous enamel-coated cast-iron cookware collection. The new line features the same bright colors, but not as much weight--something to consider when you're trying to lift 12 quarts of hot liquid off the stove, even with two handles. Though lighter than cast iron, the heavy-gauge steel distributes heat evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pot for even cooking and reduction of soups and stocks, and rapid boiling of water for cooking pasta. No kitchen should be without at least one big stockpot, and Le Creuset's new version is a stylish, practical option. --Schuyler Ingle The Le Creuset stockpot is styled and colored to match other pieces in the collection, but due to its size is made of steel with an enamel coating. If it were made of cast iron you'd never be able to lift it safely, especially with bubbling soup or stew inside! The lid fits tightly to keep all those delicious aromas and flavors inside. This 12 quart pot is wonderful for making turkey stock, cooking crowd-pleasing chili and handling cranky crustaceans.