Enameled Cast Iron Signature Braiser with Lid, 5 Quart, Sea Salt

I bought this in a black Friday deal for half the price it sells on the Le Crueset UK website. I'd wager this is because the plum colour is the least popular, but I jumped at the chance as my wife doesn't care that this is plum and her other Le Crueset cast iron cookware is the red colour. As for the shallow dish itself, it is as you'd expect very good quality. We have a selection of cast iron cookware, one is the cheapest you can buy and three items are Le Crueset. The difference is mainly noticeable in the quality of the internal finish of the cooking surface. In the cast iron casserole dishes the cream coloured finish is smoother and easier to clean than the cheapo ones we have. If you haven't used cast iron for cooking, you will love the versatility. It's great being able to start prep on the stove, add ingredients and transfer to the oven if and when needed. Le Crueset are expensive, its taken us two years just to build a collection of three of their items, but we thin they are worth it as they are going to outlast both of us. I can easily see these giving many decades of use.

good with price

La cocotte es preciosa. El color muy elegante. En ella se cocinan muy rápido y bien los alimentos. Es amplia y profunda, ideal para guisos que se cocinan con salsas. La firma le creuset es excepcional y no defrauda nunca, he tenido otros articulos y todos con excelentes resultados.

Ich LIEBE sie! Le Creuset Töpfe/Pfannen sind einfach wunderbar! Sie sind schwer, aber einfach unglaublich gut! Wenn man/Frau einmal mit ihnen gekocht hat, gibt man sie nie wieder her.... So vielfältig, auch für den Ofen geeignet! Diese Farbe ist einfach wunderschön und sie sehen auch wirklich gut auf dem Tisch aus- die Einzigen, die tatsächlich bei mir auf dem Tisch stehen dürfen....

Bought at a great price and one of my favourite kitchen items. Even when food looks burnt on it easily lifts off during cooking. Yes it’s heavy do always keep it nearby.