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Introduction to Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron
As the world's first colorful cookware, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron has been the visionary color and quality benchmark for almost a century – an essential tool for master chefs and home cooks alike. Since 1925, every piece of the finest quality Le Creuset cast iron is crafted individually by French artisans from premium materials and is beloved for its perfected design. The exceptional heat retention and distribution properties of cast iron produce superior results by locking in flavor, keeping food moist and tender, and dishes warm from stove to oven to table.
Designed for everyday durability, the unrivaled vibrant enamel finish of Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron is exceptionally easy to use and clean. It requires no seasoning, resists sticking and staining, and is dishwasher-safe. With a limited lifetime warranty, it will become a trusted favorite for generations.
Distinctive French Quality and Craftsmanship
Since 1925, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron has been produced in our flagship foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France. Each piece is hand-crafted to perfection by no less than fifteen artisans, and no two pieces are alike as they are individually cast in single-use sand molds. Through the years, we have optimized our products for superior results, and continually innovate to make the process of cooking even better. We stand behind our quality design, superior materials and expert craftsmanship, and are proud to offer a limited lifetime warranty on all Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron products.
Perfected Design, Superior Performance
Our cast iron is renowned for its exceptional heat distribution and retention qualities that lock in flavor and keep dishes warm from stove to oven to table. Also, generations of expertise have enabled us to create the lightest weight cast iron by quart on the market in a variety of shapes and sizes for any kitchen task. Other thoughtful and innovative details include tight-fitting lids that are specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the food, and built-in lid stabilizers to seal in flavor and make it easier to carry a pot to the table for serving.
Unrivaled Enamel Expertise
Le Creuset pioneered the world's first colorful enameled cast iron cookware. We finish each piece, both inside and out, with a porcelain enamel to make it more durable, versatile and easier to use and clean. All of our enameled cast iron cookware is ready to go right out of the box and requires no pre-seasoning, including our black satin enamel. The enamel finish is designed to also minimize sticking, and resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking. Basically, you get the benefits of cooking with cast iron without the hassle of maintaining it.
Widest Range of Colors
With more colors brought to market than any other cookware brand, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron is available in a wide array of iconic trend-setting colors, patterns and finishes. Our signature colors and authentic designs add distinct style to kitchens and tables, with many viewing their Le Creuset collection as an individual expression of personality and style. From the pure, rich tones of our colors to the fine quality of our distinct gradient, Le Creuset's leadership in color is unmistakable – and we continue to innovate with new, visionary colors released every year.
Designed for Daily Life
Le Creuset cookware isn't the kind to gather dust in the cabinet, it's an everyday favorite of master chefs and home cooks alike. One reason is its versatility and ease of use – enameled cast iron is compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 350°C (black phenolic Signature knobs up to 350°C and Classic knobs up to 200°C). The oversized ergonomic handles are designed to aid in weight distribution to make lifting and carrying easier, while the generously-sized knobs are easy to hold. It's also broiler-safe and dishwasher-safe for effortlessly easy cleanup.
