Why Le Creuset Casserole is a must-have?
An essential kitchen classic, Le Creuset’s French-made enameled cast iron Casserole (also known as Cocotte or Dutch Oven) is extremely versatile. It has excellent heat distribution and retention properties and is perfect for slow cooking, baking, and high-temperature searing. The Casserole’s tight-fitting lid locks in moisture wonderfully, allowing food to baste in its juices.
Because it has been built to last:
Cast individually in a sand mold and hand-inspected by French artisans, this enameled cast iron Casserole is sturdy inside out. Its colorful exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking, while the interior enamel has been engineered to withstand staining and dulling.
It retains heat wonderfully:
Cast iron is excellent at spreading heat evenly and retaining it across the vessel. It’s perfect to use in an oven or on a stovetop. Everything you stir-fry, simmer, sear, braise, roast, or bake in the Casserole tastes beyond delectable.
Because it’s a pleasure to use:
The enhanced lid retains moisture, creating succulent dishes, and has stabilizers to prevent rocking, keeping it snugly in place. Its knob is heat resistant (the maximum temperature depends on the knob's type), and provides a secure grip while handling the lid.
With easy-grip, ergonomic oversized handles that provide even weight distribution, the Casserole is convenient to lift and move around, while the unique curved sides make stirring so easy and effective.
About the Sand Interior Enamel
The glossy sand-colored finish is an enamel coating, does not need to be pre-seasoned, and makes the cookware easier to use and maintain.
While you’re cooking, the light-colored sand enamel allows for easy monitoring of the cooking process and is particularly well-suited for moist cooking methods. You can easily see the brown bits, also known as the fond, on the bottom of the broad cooking surface of the pot, and keep watch so that they don’t burn. The smooth, almost glossy finish of the sand enamel also means food is less likely to stick to the pot or pan, and easily releases to make cleanup a breeze.
One of the many benefits of using an enamel coating is that glass is inert, which means it won’t absorb odors or flavors from your food. It is also great for storing leftovers and won’t react with acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus.