The Le Creuset Signature braiser in Artichaut enameled cast iron has a wide base, low sides and a close-fitting lid. With a 30 cm diameter and 3.2 L capacity, it offers a generous cooking surface for recipes that move from the stovetop to the oven and straight to the table.
The shallow shape suits dishes that benefit from browning, reducing and finishing in the same pan. Rather than relying on depth, this buffet-style casserole provides a broad cooking area, making its proportions particularly useful for shallower layers of food and recipes intended for sharing.
At the table, the same vessel becomes the serving dish. The cast iron retains heat during serving, while the low profile keeps the presentation focused on the food. It is a practical format for cooking and presenting a dish without transferring it to another container.
Enameled cast iron distributes heat evenly and helps maintain the cooking temperature throughout preparation. These qualities support steady cooking for low-heat recipes, sautéed dishes, roasts and oven finishes. Heat distribution matters during cooking, while heat retention continues to be useful when the finished dish is brought to the table.
The enamel surface requires no seasoning before first use. There is no preliminary seasoning step to build into your cooking routine: the enameled surface is ready to use without that treatment.
The close-fitting lid helps steam circulate inside the braiser, returning moisture to the food as it cooks. The base and lid therefore serve distinct purposes within the same piece: the broad base provides cooking area, and the fitted lid supports moisture circulation during covered cooking. Together, these features suit recipes that involve several stages in a single vessel.
This braiser is compatible with induction, electric, gas, glass-ceramic and radiant cooktops, as well as grills and ovens. That range allows you to begin a recipe on the stovetop and finish it in the oven using the same piece, then bring it to the table for serving when appropriate.
The shallow buffet profile lends itself to thick sauces, sautéed vegetables, baked rice and other dishes cooked in relatively low layers. Its wide base is also useful when a recipe calls for browning before reducing a sauce or completing the cooking in the oven. The shape, material and heat-source compatibility support this sequence without requiring a separate pan for each stage.
The braiser can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Allow it to cool before washing. When cleaning by hand, use a non-abrasive sponge to help preserve the finish, and dry the piece completely before putting it away.
Its cast iron construction brings both weight and heat retention, so careful handling is important, particularly just after cooking. The ability to hold heat is useful during preparation and serving, but it also means the piece needs time to cool before cleaning. Keep that cooling step separate from washing, whichever cleaning method you choose.
It holds 3.2 liters. Its wide base and low sides suit recipes prepared in shallower layers, including baked rice, vegetables and thick sauces.
It is compatible with induction, electric, gas, glass-ceramic and radiant cooktops, as well as grills. It is also suitable for oven use.
No. The enameled surface does not require seasoning before you use the braiser for the first time.
Yes. You can wash it by hand or in the dishwasher. Allow the piece to cool before washing and dry it fully before storing.
The braiser measures 30 cm in diameter and has a capacity of 3.2 L.
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