Product Description

This colourful and stylish braiser (buffet casserole) elegantly presents the warmth and care that goes into preparing a meal. The versatile cast iron allows you to go straight from cooking in the oven or on the stovetop directly to the table for serving. The heavy cast iron braiser has a tight fitting lid which provides a blanket of heat which gently and evenly cooks food, sealing in moisture and flavour, whether on the stove top or in the oven. The porcelain enamel coating is non-reactive and won't absorb food odours or flavours, and is dishwasher safe.Cherry red.
2¼ quart/2.0 litre capacity.
Made of porcelain-enamelled cast iron, which absorbs heat quickly, distributes it evenly and gently, and retains the heat long after removal from the heat source. The even thickness of the cast iron base, walls, and lid means that heat distribution is even and energy efficient. The cookware is coated with two coats of vitrified enamel for extra durability; the hygienic, impermeable enamelled surface means the cookware can be used for marinating food prior to cooking or for food storage after cooking, and protects the cookware against rusting. Suitable for use on on the stovetop, in the oven, and under the grill, as well as being suitable for all heat sources, including induction. The lid's phenolic handle is oven safe to 356°F/180C.
Hand washing recommended.
Limited lifetime warranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129334 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Cherry Red
• Brand: Le Creuset
• Model: L2532-26-67
• Dimensions: 3.20" h x 11.10" w x 11.30" l, 11.00 pounds

Features

• Can be used in the oven or on the stovetop
• Made of enameled cast iron--unexcelled for heat distribution, retention
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid; plastic knob on lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F
• Holds 2-1/4 quarts; 2-1/2 inches high without lid
• Dishwasher-safe; 101-year warranty

Amazon.com Review
Beautiful enough to bring to the table and durable enough to outlive its 101-year warranty against defects, this heavy casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving dishes such as baked pasta, steamed mussels, and cherry cobbler. Use it in the oven or on the stovetop. Made of cast iron, with an exterior and interior clad in two coats of Le Creuset's famous bright enamel, this shapely casserole holds 2-1/4 quarts and measures 2-1/2 inches high without the lid. Cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention, so this casserole cooks foods evenly and gently at low temperatures without hot spots and is suitable for all heat sources. The plastic knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Loop handles make this casserole easy to carry, and the casserole is dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron products, it is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

As if the French oven wasn't enough...
I bought the casserole, and let me tell you, everything I love about the French oven is present right here. Wider than the oven, it is, of course, shallower, but it still holds a healthy amount of food. Certainly it's big enough for a good-size casserole. It's also great for browning meat before baking. I find that pork chops (holds four small or 3 porterhouse chops comfortably) browned in a little olive oil, then smothered in vegetables and slow baked (covered, always covered!) at about 325 in this casserole, turn out moist and juicy and tender, with a gorgeous brown sauce that you can turn into gravy or just spoon over the chops. The vegetables emerge aromatic and tender. Everyone is happy, and the world spins contentedly for one more night. This is a high quality piece of kitchenware; since I got the French oven I've been sold on Le Creuset, and I'm here to sing its praises. Things don't burn unless you're not paying attention, and cleanup is a marvel. Who needs non-stick when you have enameled iron? The red, as I've said elsewhere, is very jolly, and might even provoke you to flights of Gaulic fancy (Vous: Et pour dejuner, les escargots en casserole! Les enfants: EUUUUUUUU) There are more sedate colors available, but I do recommend the red if you have a frivolous bone in your body.

Red Hot!
If you're cooking for two on a budget and you can only afford two pieces of Le Creuset I highly recommend this one and a larger French oven (at least 4 qts).

You can cook just about anything in this pan including omelets. The lid will also fit the 10" black enamel lined skillet.

A great casserole for one-dish stove top meals....
Brown your onion-celery-pepper mince, add your meat, add your rice or pasta and broth -- everything in one pan! A bit of cheese, and ladle of sauce, or a crust topping and, voila! A perfect meal!

Dinner in one great porcelain coated cast iron pan that heats evenly and on a lower temp than most other metals, covers so snuggly that you don't loose your juices to steam,and then cleans so easily you won't believe it!

The size is just right for a meal for 4 (or an empty next of 2 with enough microwaveable containers for leftovers....)

And the gradient red is so gorgeous it looks like it was meant to carry to a buffet lunch or Grandma's house for Christmas dinner.