This Le Creuset casserole from the Fonte émaillée collection is made from solid cast-iron. It is a robust, top-quality pan that will last for generations. You can do a lot with this cast-iron pan. Cooking, frying and stewing on all types of cooking hobs. Baking in the oven, over an open flame or even in a wood burning oven. You can even prepare cakes in this enamel pan. The pan is also great for keeping dishes cool in the fridge or freezer. As such you could, for instance, use it as a serving dish on a hot summer’s day.
The heavy cast iron lid ensures that all the vapours, juices and flavours stay inside the pan. The lid has a stainless steel knob which is also safe for oven use. Because this casserole has an oval shape you cannot use the standard size lids. Fortunately this pan comes with an oval lid!
## Le Fonte enamel pans
Le Creuset Fonte enamel pans are cast in cast iron. For each individual pan a mould is made from sand. This mould is filled with cast iron. The cast iron is then finished with a beautiful enamel non-stick coating, The outside is enhanced with one of the characteristic Le Creuset colours. The result is a decent, heavy pan. A real style icon, which will last for generations. Because an individual mould is made each time, every pan is unique, so there may be subtle differences between them. This is one of the charming characteristics of these world-famous pans.
## Kitchen utensils
For this pan Le Creuset recommends using silicone spatulas, which you can purchase which a discount as a combi-deal when purchasing this pan. You could also use wooden spatulas, metal spatulas, however, are not allowed.
Clean the pan before use and dry it properly. In addition, always select a fitting heat source to match the base diameter of the pan. When using a gas hob, make sure that the flames cannot spread around the sides of the pan. The flames should only hit the base. Also don’t immediately place the hot dish under a cold tap, this could damage it. Make sure it has enough time to cool off. This pan is dishwasher-safe. Do, however, realize that with frequent use this could affect the enamel finish.
## History of Le Creuset pans
The basis for the success of the Le Creuset pans started in 1924 a the fair in Brussels. Armand Desaegher (specialist in cast iron) and Octave Aubecq (specialist in enamel) joined forces and decided to establish a company. It turned out to be an amazing decision. Ever since 1925 they have been conquering the world with the enamel Le Creuset pans.
Throughout the years Le Creuset has continued to innovate. Time and time again one returned to the drawing board for new designs, models and colours. This urge to innovate is the reason that today, over 90 years later, these iconic pans are still the best in the world. Unparalleled production quality and trendsetting designs and colours have turned Le Creuset into an icon.
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