Set includes 1-1/4-quart precision pour saucepan with lid; 3-1/2-quart round French oven with lid; and 9-inch iron-handle skillet
All made of rugged cast iron clad in colorful enamel; safe for oven and stovetop
Excellent heat retention for slow-cooking soups or roasting meats
Dishwasher-safe; phenolic lid knobs safe to 400 degrees F
Editorial Review:
Le Creuset 5-pc. Essential Cookware Set series features an enameled interior. This surface is a very durable porcelain/enamel finish with a satin texture that promotes caramelization of cooking juices so that foods brown quickly and evenly, enhancing flavor in every dish you cook. These features combined with the qualities of cast iron pans provide optimum cooking conditions for a wide variety of foods and recipes, retaining flavor, moisture and tenderness.Set Includes: 1.25-qt. Precision Pour Saucepan with Lid The anti-drip pouring lip prevents any dripping of food in undesirable places, and the longer phenolic handle helps with better balance.3.5-qt. Round French Oven with Lid Cast iron Round French Ovens have long been the cookware of choice for French chefs. The cast iron construction has superior heat retention, which makes it easier to cook at very low temperatures for extended periods of time. The tight fitting lids help to seal in moisture allowing for tender meat dishes and flavorful soups and stews. The range of Le Creuset Round French Ovens is available in multiple sizes so there is sure to be one that will suit your needs.9-in. Iron Handle Skillet Imaginative cooks have used Le Creuset skillets in preparing an entire meal - from saut??ing vegetable to broiling fish. Choose the design that best meets your needs: Skillets have shallow, sloping sides for rapid evaporati
Le Creuset combines three of its most commonly-used, cast-iron cookware items in this excellent gift set. Included are a 3-1/2-quart round French oven with lid; 1-1/4-quart precision-pour lidded saucepan with phenolic handle; and 9-inch skillet with helper handle and two pour spouts. Each heavy piece is coated with hard porcelain enamel for superior performance, and is attractive and durable enough to go straight from the stovetop or oven to the table. You'll find the small saucepan ideal for whisking sauces and heating soup; the French oven perfect for baking casseroles and meats; and the skillet a charm for sautéing fish or making the perfect omelet.
Le Creuset is known for suffusing the exterior of its products with bright, modern colors, while keeping a more neutral tone on the interior to showcase the cuisine. The enamel resists cracking and staining and is best cared for when the contents are stirred with nylon, wood, or silicone utensils. It's also so smooth that food particles tend not to stick, making cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher a snap. Made in France, Le Creuset premium cookware brings joie de vivre to any kitchen it graces and is covered by a lifetime warranty, whether you bought the item for yourself or received it as a gift. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box 5-piece cookware set. The set includes: 1-1/4-quart saucepan with lid; 3-1/2-quart round French oven with lid; 9-inch iron-handle skillet. 5 pieces total.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
I REGRET BUYING THE LE CREUSET STOCKPOT:
I bought a Le Creuset stockpot for my wife. She used it a few times to cook rice, then noticed a big hole in the enamel in the bottom of the pot. The pot is not high quality like I thought it was.
Indispensable when cooking small amounts:
This is a nifty little set, and I'm glad I picked it up. While these pieces don't serve all of our needs, they are what we reach for when frying up eggs for one, or other dishes for one or two people. When I unpacked the set, I was worried about the grainy, satin enamel finish on the skillet. But thanks to some good advice from other reviewers, there were no problems. I pre-warmed the pan over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, then added butter and coated the pan. Then I added my eggs and cooked as... more info
Handles get HOT, not nonstick:
I like the set, but the handles get VERY HOT...Beware...should sell handle grips/covers to prevent burns. In addition the so called "NONSTICK" is not true...and scrubbing is not an option as scratches on coating will only create more sticking in the future. The set is VERY heavy...so work out those arm muscles.
Easy Cleaning:
In my mind Le Creuset has meant - high maintenance. But I decided to give it try - why not, the price was right. I've been pleasantly surprised. Although you do have to hand clean everything, it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The cooking experience has been great too. Everything gets evenly cooked and I believe there is a difference in taste.
