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Sunday 11-5 CST | |  | Dutch Ovens | Home » » » » » Emile Henry 614553 Flame Top 5-1/2-Quart Round Stewpot, Red | | | | | | | Description: | | Emile Henry Flame Top cookware, a technological innovation. An innovation in ceramics technology, Emile Henry's new line of Burgundy Clay Flame-Top ceramics products work directly on a gas flame or an electric or halogen hob without a diffuser, without any fear of cracking or breaking. Much lighter, (30%), than many types of comparable metal cookware products, Flame-Top is microwave and dishwasher-safe, cleans up very easily, is extremely strong and durable, goes under the broiler, and can go directly from a freezer or a refrigerator to a hot oven to the table, where it will retain the cooking heat for a very long time. This recent innovation from Emile Henry is a break-through in ceramics technology. Unlike most metal cookware products, Flame-Top cookware can sit on a very hot open flame for an extended period of time without any ingredients in the cook pot, and they will not crack, discolor or break. Perfect for braising, browning and slow cooking due to the incredibly gentle heat distribution properties of Burgundy Clay, Flame-Top products cook evenly and thoroughly when used on top of the stove, in the oven or even in the microwave. Enhancing this gentle cooking action are raised dots on the underneath side of each lid that evenly distribute evaporated juices directly back into the cooking food. This self-basting technique produces a more thoroughly cooked, tender and moist dish than with traditional lids, which force liquids to run down the sides of the pot, and which contribute to uneven cooking. Emile Henry Flame-Top ceramic cookware is light and versatile, and better brings out the flavors of all cooked foods. | | | Features: | |
• Made of Burgundy clay, can be used directly on a gas flame or an electric or halogen hob without a diffuser, without any fear of cracking or breaking
• Oven, broiler, microwave safe, it can go directly from a freezer or a refrigerator to a hot oven to the table, where it will retain the cooking heat for a very long time
• Raised dots on the underneath side of each lid evenly distribute evaporated juices directly back into the cooking food This self-basting technique produces a more thoroughly cooked, tender and moist dish
• Much lighter, (30%), than many types of comparable metal cookware products, Flame-Top is dishwasher-safe and cleans up very easily,
• Can be left on an open flame, at high temperatures without any ingredients in the pot and the pot will not crack or break
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 900.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 22.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 16.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 14.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 14.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Surpassed my expectations-a wonderful Dutch OvenDec 30, 2006
By C. Gentry
"Cathleen - Half Moon Bay"
I researched Dutch Ovens on-line and in several cookware shops. Looked at Le Crueset, Staub, and Emile Henry. With some hesitation I ordered this one from Amazon. I did not believe that a ceramic one would really brown ingredients well the way that braises require. Believe me, it does an excellent job on meat, poultry, and vegetables. I have made Beef Bourguignon and Coq a Vin so far. The pot is a joy to use, the shape and size is perfect, food does not stick or burn as it is cooking, and after cooling and a brief soaking it cleans beautifully. This Dutch Oven is not light weight but is is much lighter than the cast iron ones and I do not need to worry potential rusting or enamel chipping in the future. I expect that you do need to be more careful to avoid sudden temperature changes such as putting a really hot pot on a cold counter. Note that the first one I ordered was not packed well and arrived broken in many pieces. Amazon promptly and courteously sent a new one and a postage free label to send back the broken one. I am sorry to see that Amazon no longer offers this item directly.
Cathleen
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Need for No KneadJan 06, 2010
By hvacigar
As with another reviewer, I also primarily use this for no knead bread, although I have a few old cast-iron dutch oven recipes I am aching to try. I bought this primarily because someone who borrowed my dutch oven failed to clean it properly, and it rusted. I am now in better financial shape and appreciate great kitchen items, so I decided to splurge. I was looking at the Le Creuset line when I came across this beauty. At the same time I was getting into bread baking and I discovered the no-knead method outlined by Jim Lahey in his wonderful book "My Bread". In the book he recommends several options, but the biggest problem with using most enamel covered cast iron pots is that you have to remove the handle, or you risk damaging it during the high temperature baking (475-500F). There were two models I found that would not have this problem. The first was the Kitchenaid cast-iron/enamel with the silicone handle. That is a tough one to find. The second is this beauty. The Emile Henry is made entirely of ceramic, so the heating properties of cast iron are the same, but the weight is essentially half. Also, the handle is formed into the lid during manufacturing making the whole pot ceramic, and capable of handling temperatures well over anything I will bake. The surface is very easy to clean, and it does the no-knead trick well. I hope to return to this review after cooking another dish, but for now, this one is a star. You can't beat the Amazon price either.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Emile Henry Flame Top 5 1/2 qt. round oven redDec 28, 2009
By Sabine D. Jordan
"Sabine D. Jordan"
I bought this pot specifically to bake no-knead bread in it at very high temperatures. It performs excellently, is much lighter and easier to handle than an equivalent iron pot, cleans like a dream, and I am looking forward to cooking with it as well. It is pricey, but I found it was worth getting it!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
The best pot I have ever had or usedNov 17, 2010
By Dr. Henry Eric Firdman
"Habanero fan"
I have done some research before buying this stewpot because it is pricey and got only positive reviews of the product. Now, after a few months using my stewpot, there is no doubt in my mind that Emile Henry pots are the best (and, by the way the healthiest)in the world. I used it on the stove top, in the oven, put it in the fridge, and the result is the same: no scratches or any other visible changes. It is still like new. I've been using it to make kicharee and congee as well as Western and chinese decoction formulae, and it is very important to use clay rather than metal (even stainless steel) vessels to retain spices and root nutrients. If you care not only about healthy food but also about how you cook it, the pot like this is a must.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Lovely addition to my kitchen!Mar 19, 2010
By tsross38
Emile Henry Flame dutch oven looks beautiful as it graces my table, Not as heavy as some, cleans up easily after stuff is baked on. Expensive! but glad I have it!
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