Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven: 4.5 QT, Flamme Dorée

The iconic Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Expertly crafted from enameled cast iron, the everyday versatility of the Dutch Oven makes it ideal for everything from slow-cooking and braising to roasting, baking, frying and more.

One hundred years after introducing the heritage color that ignited it all, Le Creuset’s eternal flame just became brighter. Flamme Dorée – Golden Flame – strikes a perfect balance between rich tradition and modern innovation. This reimagined classic features a fresh, glistening sheen and an iconic stainless steel crucible knob with a light gold finish. Vibrant, familiar, and globally recognizable, this celebratory hue pays tribute to the past while illuminating the path to the future.

Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, the Signature Round Dutch Oven is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that locks in moisture and flavor to produce superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean vibrant porcelain enamel requires no seasoning, minimizes sticking and is dishwasher safe.

Features

• Welded stainless steel knob with a light gold finish available exclusively in Flamme Dorée
• The golden shimmer is created by natural minerals, much like the luminous streaks found in certain stones and rock formations. Through an innovative process and years of testing, we’ve combined layers of color with these light-catching minerals, adding depth and dimension to the finish while creating a vibrant, radiant sparkle.
• Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention
• Ready to use, requires no seasoning
• Easy to clean and durable enamel resists dulling, staining chipping and cracking
• Light colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress
• Tight-fitting lids are specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the food
• Crucible knob and wide loop handles are designed for easy lifting
• Compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 500°F