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Binding: Kitchen Brand: Le Creuset Color: Chestnut EAN: 0024147161752 Label: Le Creuset Manufacturer: Le Creuset Model: L2532-3029 Publisher: Le Creuset Release Date: April 01, 2006 Sales Rank: 184184 Studio: Le Creuset Variation Description: Chestnut
Features:
3-1/2-quart buffet casserole made of enameled cast iron for fast, even heating
Sturdy loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table
Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
Measures 12-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description: With Le Creuset, you not only get an exceptional piece of cookery but also a handsome serving dish that you can carry right from the oven to the table. Our buffet casserole serves a one-pot, family-sized dish like a Mexican chicken and rice or a Cajun jambalaya. The pan is deep so it holds plenty of meat, poultry or seafood, plus vegetables or grains. It comes with two wide handles that provide balance when carrying plus a heavy, domed lid that helps seal in juices so your food is tender and moist. Oven-safe to 450 degrees F and dishwasher-safe. The buffet casserole holds 3.5-quarts.About Le Creuset...Since 1925, artisans have been crafting Le Creuset cookware in the French village of Fresnoy Le Grand. Each piece of Le Creuset cast iron cookware is handcast, polished, double enamel-coated and then fired, resulting in some of the finest quality cookware available. Cast iron is one of the best materials for distributing heat gently and thoroughly and is ideal for induction ranges. The strong enamel coating will not absorb odors or flavors, and is easy to clean. Heavy lids securely seal in moisture and flavor. Le Creuset cookware comes in a variety of sizes, colors and styles to match any kitchen and cooking preference. So lasting, you'll pass it on to the next generation of promising cooks.
Amazon.com Review: Beautiful enough to bring to the table and durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects, this heavy casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving a dish such as baked pasta or braised short ribs. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop. Made of cast iron, with an exterior and interior clad in Le Creuset's famous bright enamel, the casserole holds 3-1/2 quarts and measures 12-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches. Cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention, so this casserole cooks foods evenly and gently without hot spots. The knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Loop handles facilitate carrying, and the casserole is dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset products, this casserole dish is made in France. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - My Favorite Pan
THIS IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE KITCHEN PAN.
~It is used for so many meals, from cooking eggs, sauces, roasting pan for meats, cooking down greens, heating tortillas, etc. We use it almost daily, as it seems to be the perfect size for most of our meals.
~I have used it for just over one year and it still look awesome. It cleans super easy.
~It is a bit heavy, so if you have a far amount of weakness in your hands or arms, you may not appreciate it as much.
~Heats excellently on my induction stove top.
~Guests have said they really love the kiwi color.
Rating: - Le Creuset casserole
Love my Le Creuset cookware I have ten cast iorn pieces. Was a little disappointed with this one though. First it was shown with the usual black handle on the lid but came in silver so it doesn't match the others. Secondly it does not have an enamaled interior. Could have saved a lot of money and bought the same from Lodge.
Rating: - Perfect size! The one pan that does it all!
I just received my Le Creuset Casserole a few weeks ago and LOVE it! I was a little 'on the fence' about the size before I bought it, but I've found that it's the perfect size. I've used it as intended (making a casserole), but I've also been able to use it in place of my skillet. The pan is nice and wide, and I've been able to brown 6 chicken breasts in it. The lid is nice and heavy, with a tight fit. I cooked and simmered a meat dish in it tonight and it made everything very tender and moist. This is a very adaptable piece of cookware. I think I will end up cooking most of my meals in ... Read More
Rating: - Hard to Clean
Le Creuset cast-iron products really conduct the heat and are great products to have in the kitchen. One drawback, they can be difficult to clean. If you sear meat or fry, burnt remnants cannot be removed. Overnight soaking will help but you cannot use soft scrub or hard scrubbers on the enamel. The product still functions well, it just does not look as nice as an expensive piece of cooking gear should be! Would buy it again.
Rating: - A great starter piece or addition to your Le Creuset collection
Le Creuset manufactures porcelain enameled cast iron cooking vessels as well as other products. Le Creuset casts these cooking vessels from molten iron poured in sand moulds that are used only once. For this reason, one pot may look like another, but each is unique in its own way.
Cast iron is a highly efficient material which absorbs and distributes heat efficiently. It is recommended that cooking with cast iron is done on low to medium heat. However, there are exceptions like boiling water where cooking on high heat is appropriate and okay. Remove cast iron from the heat and it ... Read More