Le Creuset Cookware
Signature Braiser
Enameled cast iron braiser (2.25–5 qt) made in France, in a wide shallow shape for searing then braising, with a stainless steel knob rated for any oven temperature. No coatings, no plastic, heirloom lifespan.
Good to know: Price varies by size; 3.5 qt is the popular middle size.
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Why we picked it
The braiser is the shape for everything that starts with a sear and finishes under a lid: chicken thighs, short ribs, beans, a whole shakshuka. Wide floor, low walls, enameled cast iron made in France, with a steel knob rated for any oven temperature. The 3.5 quart middle size handles most tables. Many households use it more than their dutch oven.
What it’s made of
Enameled cast iron, stainless steel knob. Chosen for what it’s made of, not what it’s wrapped in.
- Cast iron
- Lasts generations with zero coatings or plastic.
- Stainless steel
- Food-grade and near-indestructible. Won't shed microplastics.
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