Have enjoyed smaller, Le Creuset pot given as a gift 20 years ago. Longed  for a large Dutch oven & was delighted to find Le Creuset thru Wayfair, a worthy investment! Heavy cast iron w enameled interior, big surface area to brown meat and then create succulent soups, stews, Jambalaya or Korean specialities—-this cookware piece will become a workhorse in my kitchen for decades to come!