I ordered this in red and its a beautiful vibrant color. I bought it to replace my stainless steel chili pot. Heats evenly and cooks my chili and other soups perfectly. I also bought the matching Individual cast iron serving bowls, which are perfect for french onion soup or individual pot pies, etc. Very happy with my purchase. Also, the pot cleans up so easy. No baked on food stuck to the bottom requiring a Brillo pad and elbow grease. Very easy to clean.

Can I give these bonus stars I bought 4 of these and expected great quality. My expectations were surpassed! They are way thicker than my grandmas enameled steel pots and the enamel finish hold up well, even when the clumsiest of my triplets kicks it against the sink when cleaning. Hes got Tourettes Syndrome and so be is super sensitive to any toxins and all my research indicates that enameled steel from a trusted brand like Le Creuset is the safest, and completely nontoxic. Every Sunday, each of the triplets take chicken and veggies from San Franciscos farmers market and make a pot of soup, with each seasoning their pot the way they like and with the veggies each one prefers. That has us eating super healthy until Wednesday, their early day from school, when we use ... MoreCan I give these bonus stars I bought 4 of these and expected great quality. My expectations were surpassed! They are way thicker than my grandmas enameled steel pots and the enamel finish hold up well, even when the clumsiest of my triplets kicks it against the sink when cleaning. Hes got Tourettes Syndrome and so be is super sensitive to any toxins and all my research indicates that enameled steel from a trusted brand like Le Creuset is the safest, and completely nontoxic. Every Sunday, each of the triplets take chicken and veggies from San Franciscos farmers market and make a pot of soup, with each seasoning their pot the way they like and with the veggies each one prefers. That has us eating super healthy until Wednesday, their early day from school, when we use these pots to make spaghetti with spinach and ground meat, refried beans without the lard or oil, and another meal or two. When shopping at a discount grocery that supplies restaurants, I noticed these huge aluminum pots many restaurants used and realized home cooking in safe Le Creuset enameled steel instead of unknown restaurants was the best I could do for my kids. Because these pots are steel, they are lighter than cast iron, but thick walled, so they keep food warm for a while, while not so long that they take too long to cool in order to put leftovers in the fridge. In a word PERFECT.

I love this pot! I got the 6qt. I can double many recipes or not worry about spillage. It could even fit a whole chicken. It’s a nice size, but not overly large to store. I like how it’s so easy to clean and I don’t really have to deal with staining like enameled cast iron. It’s so light weight also. If needing a pot for something like canning, I would look at the dimensions for 8qt or larger. This one is perfect for cooking stock pot recipes such as soups, stews, chili, etc.

I’ve been looking for a large pot for a very long time. This one is perfect and very large. I did get this on sale not too long ago. I will say the only thing is that the handles do you get very hot sometimes I wish the handles were made of a different material. But I just have potholders and those seem to work fine.

Beautiful and functional, my fave combo

Received this as a gift and am so pleased with it. Soups and pastas come out perfectly and it is so roomy. Great for making larger batches. Not only does it function so well, it looks beautiful sitting on the stove. My second Le Creuset piece and I just love them more and more.

Bottom chipped within two years

We got this pot as wedding present less than two years ago and yesterday I noticed a big chip out of the bottom. We've followed the manufacturer's instructions to a T - hand wash with non-abrasive dishwashing tools, no high heat, wooden utensils used when cooking, stored in the back of a cabinet with nothing in it or touching it. I've probably only used it a dozen times, so nothing excessive on that front, either. As a side note: The Le Creuset sticker came off within a few months since it was a cheap sticker, which I found odd for such an expensive pot. I'm really disappointed in the quality.

Elegant and Functional

I purchased this stock pot to add to the other sizes I recently purchased. It is a perfect size for a multitude of dishes. The weight is great. It is not in the class with the cast iron Le Creuset cookware and neither is it in the price range. If you handle it gently, clean it properly and don't leave your food unattended; this pot shall be of use for a long time. I am very happy and pleased to have it. I will very soon invest in the cast iron cookware. I have quite a bit of the bakeware and I love it all. Invest in this stockpot, you won't regret it. I am awaiting the 16 qt. to come back in stock and then I will have all sizes. I purchased the Cerise (cherry)

Hole in the handle and lackluster claims process

This pot is 6 months old, and while using it recently I found rust water leaking onto my stove top. There’s a hole in the handle. I filed a claim with le cresuet and they accepted the return, though they don’t do free returns so I was on the hook $40+ for shipping. No guarantee that I’ll get the same color in return. So this pot ultimately cost me $150+. Buyer beware. Will not buy LC enamel pots ever again, as my first one chipped on the handles and on the interior as well.

It is a pity that the store does not value its cus

I finally got it, but one of the four pots was with a factory defect, there were problems both inside and outside. Before sending it to the warehouse, they don't look, the box was without squabbles and damage, but inside there is a pot with a huge defect. I contacted support, and they told me that the problematic one should be returned, then get a new one. But I ordered to another country, forwarders delivered, so it will be much cheaper to send back a pot with a defect than the pot itself costs. It is a pity that the store does not value its customers.

The best stockpot ever

I was searching for a stockpot to make turkey stock and was thrilled to find this beautiful 10 quart pot- I really did want something just slightly bigger than my 8 quart. This pot is awesome, and cleans up spectacularly, even though it isn't a traditional teflon or nonstick surface - it's enameled. I made Rice Krispie treats in it and the sticky marshmallow cleaned up with shocking ease! On top of that, this pot is so incredibly beautiful. I'm tempted to leave it on my stove to show it off.