Enamel on Steel Stockpot (6-qt.): Cherry Red by Le Creuset

I was delighted with the stock pot when it arrived. When I used it for the first time, (and according to the directions) my experience was not happy. I tried to use it as a spaghetti sauce pan, frying the garlic, etc., in oil and then tomatoes, etc. Everything stuck to the bottom and even with a wood spoon, it was difficult to remove particles stuck to the bottom of the pan. I did not exceed the recommendations that came with the pan. Ok, after all was done, and the sauce/gravy made, when it came to cleanup, the burnt stuff required a lot of soaking and brillo. The brillo pads scratched the enamel (the directions said not to use it) but I had no choice as the burnt on stuff would not come off with anything else. So, I learned the hard way. Stock pots made of this material are strictly for boiling, nothing else. If you want to make a spaghetti sauce, don't use this pan.

If need a pot to warm milk for your small child or steaming 3 cups of rice, this is great. The pot is more of a 2-qt than a 6-qt. I cannot even get a good pot of soup out of this for myself for a couple days. The color is great, although I expected the pot to have a thick base to it.

Somehow I was expecting the pot to be bigger, one I could use to cook stews in the oven. I'm not sure I can use it as I had hoped. It's taller and not as wide as I thought it would be. However, your service was excellent; it arrived a few days after ordering, and the price was right!

Nice-looking, well-made pot, perfect size to boil a pound of pasta or make a small soup. A little lighter weight than I expected, but still an attractive useful pot.

but very nice and cute!