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Title: Beautiful and practical
Review: I love cooking in enameled cast iron for the evenness of cooking and the lower cooking temperatures you are able to use. I purchased this one as a gift for my mother for Christmas, and she has really enjoyed using it. As a bonus, the vibrant red looks gorgeous on her cooktop even when not in use. The size is perfect for cooking for our family of six. The interior is easy to clean, but you need to use silicone, nylon, or wooden tools. Metal will damage the interior enamel. That black edge is not exposed cast iron - it is matte black enamel.I noticed that the product description and photos indicated that the knob was plastic - which is not oven safe over 350 degrees. When it arrived, I was very pleased to see that it actually had a metal knob that can withstand 500 degrees in the oven - perfect for making great rustic artisan breads that require a 450 degree baking temp. If yours does not come with the metal knob, le creuset makes a metal replacement knob for about $11.
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