Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Cherry Review
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Cherry Feature
- 10-1/4-inch enameled cast-iron skillet with 1-3/4-quart capacity
- Chip- and crack-resistant enamel won't react to foods
- Integral iron handle; easy-grip helper handle; dual pour spouts
- Hand washing recommended; safe to use at any oven temperature and under the broiler
- Measures 11-3/5 by 16-8/9 by 1-3/4 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Turn out restaurant-caliber frittatas and gold-star gravies with this 10-inch enameled cast-iron skillet from the French line Le Creuset. Coated with a chip-resistant porcelain enamel, the skillet offers the even heat and gentle cooking of cast-iron without reaction to foods or the usual high maintenance. The integral iron handle is oven-safe to 450 degrees F, so the skillet can go straight from the freezer to the burner to the broiler. An easy-to-grip helper handle makes the pan's substantial weight manageable, while dual pour spouts accommodate right- or left-handers. Le Creuset's signature cherry red enamel livens up the kitchen or table, comes with a lifetime warranty, and cleans up in the dishwasher.
--Emily Bedard
Cast iron skillets have long been treasured kitchen staples for stovetop frying and oven baking - and the Iron Handle Skillet from Le Creuset delivers that same level of reliable performance time and time again. With a durable satin black interior enamel and brilliant exterior enamel, the Iron Handle Skillet is protected inside and out from chipping, cracking and excessive wear. Over time, the skillet's slightly abrasive interior develops a natural patina that is ideal for searing and frying.
Comfort foods like cornbread are often prepared in a cast iron skillet lined with bacon drippings or vegetable oil - and chefs everywhere attest to the cast iron skillet's unique ability to produce the desired balance of a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior.
