No seasoning needed
The enameled interior is ready for acidic and long-simmered foods without maintaining bare-iron seasoning.
Le Creuset
Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Quart, Matte White
A French-made 5.5-quart enameled cast-iron Dutch oven with a light interior, wide handles and lifetime warranty.
- Score
- 8.0/10
- Est. life
- 30 yrs
- Cover
- Limited lifetime
Last-known catalog price
$435.00
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Product Overview
Le Creuset SKU 21177026431041 is the Matte White 5.5-quart Signature Round Dutch Oven, sized by the maker for roughly five to six servings. Its enameled cast-iron body is ready to use without seasoning, with a light-colored interior for monitoring browning, a tight-fitting lid, wide loop handles and...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Le Creuset
- OverviewProduct category
- pressure-cookers-and-dutch-ovens
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 30 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Enameled cast iron with light-colored smooth interior enamel
- Materials & BuildCountry of origin
- Made in France
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Straightforward construction
A cast-iron body, lid and replaceable knob avoid electronics and complex mechanisms.
Lifetime defect cover
Le Creuset publishes a limited lifetime warranty for the enameled cast-iron Dutch oven.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.6
The official page specifies 5.5-quart capacity, all-cooktop compatibility and a 500°F oven limit.
Feature Richness
7.0
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Build Quality
8.7
Le Creuset documents French-made enameled cast iron, a tight-fitting lid, wide handles and stainless knob.
Reliability Score
8.6
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Longevity
Durability Rating
9.0
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Wear Resistance
8.2
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Component Replaceability
7.0
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Design Timelessness
8.9
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Serviceability
Repairability
7.4
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Spare Parts Availability
6.9
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Warranty Coverage
8.3
The exact product listing states a limited lifetime warranty, subject to the manufacturer's exclusions.
Service Network
6.6
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
8.0
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Resale Value Retention
7.4
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User Satisfaction
8.6
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What capacity is the Matte White Signature Round Dutch Oven?
This exact Matte White model is the 5.5-quart Signature Round Dutch Oven. Le Creuset lists it for 5–6 servings, which is the maker’s stated serving guidance for this size.
Does this 5.5-quart Dutch oven need to be seasoned before use?
No. Le Creuset describes the enameled-cast-iron surface as ready to use and says it requires no seasoning. The smooth, light-colored interior is also intended to make cooking progress easier to monitor.
Which cooktops can the Matte White model be used on?
The selected 5.5-quart Signature Round Dutch Oven is listed as compatible with ceramic, electric, gas and induction cooktops. Le Creuset also lists it as suitable for oven and broiler use, subject to the product’s stated heat limits.
What is the maximum oven temperature for this Dutch oven?
Le Creuset specifies that this Signature Round Dutch Oven is oven-safe up to 500°F. Its stainless-steel knob is described as safe at any oven temperature, but the cookware’s published 500°F limit remains the relevant limit for using the complete piece.
How should the Matte White Dutch oven be cleaned?
The product listing says the enameled cast iron is dishwasher-safe, while recommending hand washing. It also describes the smooth interior enamel as easy to clean and says the cookware is safe for metal utensils.
What warranty comes with this exact Le Creuset Dutch oven?
The exact product listing identifies a limited lifetime warranty. Le Creuset’s warranty page states that defective cookware is replaced free of charge, or with a similar or equivalent-value product when the original is no longer made; replacement in the same color is not guaranteed.
Where is the Matte White 5.5-quart Dutch oven made?
The product listing identifies France as the country of origin and describes the Dutch oven as individually crafted by French artisans. This information is shown on the listing for the selected Signature Round Dutch Oven size and color.
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