Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Moroccan Tagine, 2.5 qt., Cerise

Purchased this tagine after much deliberation, due to price and limited space in my kitchen and my life for stuff I don't use. With minimal intervention it is very simple to get tender cooked meats and well blended flavors. The cone helps avoid drowning the food in excess liquid, drying it out, or spending extra time tending the pan. Cleanup is a snap. The cast iron base is very versatile, which offsets the higher cost a bit. The le Creuset booklet contains recipes which are easy to follow. In particular the beef and olives recipe pleased some very selective eaters who are highly familiar with Moroccan cuisine.

I received the product intact as only the bottom is cast iron. The top is ceramic. Tangine cooking is remarkable. I've tried "simulated" Tagine cooking before, but owning a real Tagine makes all the difference. The food comes out perfectly cooked and very moist, which is the point. The only issue I have is that this Tagine is a bit small if one was to have dinner party type fare.

We had the earlier version of the Le Creuset tagine and loved it! Only problem was no lip at the top of the cover. It was repeatedly dropped and chipped.If you have never used a tagine, you will love the moist cooking it provides. Hard to improve on this traditional cooker. Most people do expect that the top is a chimney when they see it. It is closed however to gather moisture and deliver it back to the edges of the pan. I am no scientist, but it works well and can be used for so much than Moroccan cuisine. It's great for stir fry and braising.

The tagine works as advertised. We've had three meals and all were excellent. On the "con" side, heat transfers to the lid and it can get quite hot. Size is an issue when trying to cook for more than three or four people. Other than that, we are very pleased with the results. The Tagine was delivered in just a few days, which was a pleasant surprise.

This tagine is GREAT for deer meat! We use deer meat a lot and it can dry out fast if you're not careful. The way the tagine works, keeps all of the moisture in the food and, after simmering for 2 hours, the deer meat was amazingly tender and flavorful. Nothing is wasted in the tagine- all the herbs and spices you use are infused into the meat and vegetables. Finally, I can use fresh herbs/spices and actually taste them in the food. :) I highly recommend!

You may be hesitant to buy the most expensive tagine, but I can assure you that the enameled cast iron base is worth the cost relative to other, less expensive tagines that have conventional cast iron bases and would require seasoning as well as special wash procedures.

Made in China and seller specifies order has been picked up/delivered to USPS when a review and phone call to USPS shows that item has NOT been shipped. Took many messages to get seller to refund. Not trustworthy!

I have never tried this type of cooking before but love it! It's like using a crockpot on your stovetop or in the oven. Fabulous dishes can be made with this unique Tagine cookware. My family love the meals too. Nice for a change of pace. Highly recommend.

La comida marroquí queda deliciosa, suave y muy jugosa. El material muy resistente. La marca es garantía.

Ottimo prodotto. Uso da tempo le pentole Le Creuset e la tagine è al livello delle altre. Possiedo alcune tagine in coccio, ma questa in ghisa mi permette di usarla nel fornello a induzione. Un’unica pecca. Mi è arrivata senza il pacco Amazon, con adesivo da pacchi ed etichette di spedizione direttamente applicato alla scatola del prodotto. E se avessi voluto regalarla? E poi io di solito custodisco queste preziose pentole nella loro scatola, e questa è tutta “scocciata” è un po’ consumata dal viaggio. È la prima volta che mi succede con Amazon, solitamente attento agli imballaggi. Peccato!!!

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Erstmal das beste vorweg: diese Tajine ist nicht nur hochwertig, sie ist ein Schmuckstück und macht richtig was her.Ich habe diese Tajine gewählt, weil sie induktionsfähig ist. Nachdem ich den gusseisernen Boden gesehen habe war mir klar, dass eine Schutzmatte zwischen Platte und Tajine muss, wenn ich das Glasfeld nicht komplett zerkratzen möchte. Die Größe von 27 cm ist gut für 2 (maximal 3) gute Esser. Ich werde mir die größere Tajine demnächst auch anschaffen, für Besuch reicht diese kleine Tajine keinesfalls. In der Gebrauchsanweisung wird ausdrücklich darauf hingewiesen, dass die Tajine auf dem Herd nicht geschoben werden darf. Kein Problem, die Schutzmatte habe ich direkt bestellt.Die Gebrauchsanweisung ist detailliert und im Anhang befinden sich noch ein paar tolle Rezepte zum ausprobieren.Die Lieferung war unfassbar schnell. In der Nacht bestellt und 12 Stunden später bei mir angekommen. Perfekt und danke an Amazon!Rundum empfehlenswert, top!

OK, I gather that North Africans are switching from tagines to casseroles (Dutch Ovens) but who cares? This Le Creusot tagine is a work of art, while serving as a brilliant cooking vessel. It heats fast. The conical lid does what its designed for - condenses steam so that the moisture is recycled back down to the cooking section. The tagines I've tried have all turned out superbly. Yes, it's heavy, but the base has a lip which is easy to use when moving it from the cooker to table. Yes, it's expensive, but if entertaining is part show-business, there's not much better than putting this onto the dining table and whipping the top off. The one thing to watch is that smaller unit does not give much extra room for feeding more than four people. If you're into bigger guest lists, you'll need the bigger version. For me, this was a luxury purchase which I don't regret in any way.