Wide, shallow design brings sauces to a boil quickly for faster reduction, and curved walls make stirring easier. Steam vent in lid helps prevent boil-over. No metallic taste! The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home décor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in France. 6 lbs. 2 1/4 Quart capacity. 8 1/2″ Dia. (16 1/2″ w / handles) x 2 3/4″H (4 1/2″ w / lid).
Product Features
• Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating
• Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains
• Wide, shallow design speeds cooking time
• Broad cooking surface speeds evaporation – ideal for reducing sauces
• Curved walls improves stirring
• Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler
• Steam vent in lid helps prevent boil-over
• Foods will not react with the enameled finish
• Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant
• Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times
• Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors – food self-bastes
• Long handle and helper handle makes food transfer easy
• Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F
• Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen
• Saucepan is safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F (do not put knob under the broiler)
• Bright color choices coordinate with virtually
