Le Creuset Signature 1.75 Qt. Round Saucepan With Brushed Stainless Steel Crucible Knob in Cerise - 21181016060511

Le Creuset 21181016060511 Signature 1.75 Qt. Round Saucepan With Brushed Stainless Steel Crucible Knob in Cerise

The Le Creuset Signature Round Saucepan, model 21181016060511, brings a compact kitchen staple to sauces, sides and other small-batch recipes. Sized at 1.75 Qt. for 1-2 servings and finished in Cerise, it moves easily between everyday staples and special dishes, from wild rice, glazed carrots and gravy to fondue and caramel. Its rounded base and smoothly curved interior make it natural to stir ingredients, reach every part of the cooking surface and reduce liquids with control. The versatile shape also lends itself to poaching, simmering and reheating, giving home cooks one hardworking pan for a wide range of tasks.

Individually made in France by artisans, this saucepan uses enameled cast iron to hold heat steadily and distribute it across the food for consistent cooking. It is ready to use without seasoning, while the porcelain enamel helps limit sticking and stands up to dulling, staining, chipping and cracking. A light-colored interior makes changes in color and texture easier to see as a sauce thickens or sugar turns to caramel. Cleanup is straightforward, too: the enameled surface is dishwasher-safe, with hand washing recommended to preserve its finish.

A tight-fitting lid helps keep the cooking environment moist by circulating steam back into the food. When it is time to serve, an extended helper handle, contoured main handle, wide loop handle and ergonomic knob give you secure points of contact for lifting and carrying, including with oven mitts. The cookware works with ceramic, electric, gas and induction cooking surfaces and transitions to the oven or broiler, with oven use up to 500°F. From stovetop preparation to oven finishing and table presentation, it reflects Le Creuset's heritage of colorful enameled cast iron, French craftsmanship and cookware designed for generations of use.

Features

• 1.75 Qt. Small-Batch Capacity
  Prepares sauces, grains, sides and other recipes for 1-2 servings.
• Superior Heat Management
  Enameled cast iron supports even heat distribution and effective heat retention.
• Versatile Round Design
  Handles slow-cooking, braising, roasting, baking, frying and more.
• No Seasoning Required
  The enameled cooking surface is ready to use without raw cast iron seasoning.
• Durable Porcelain Enamel
  Resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking under intended use.
• Light-Colored Smooth Interior
  Helps limit sticking and staining while making cooking progress easy to monitor.
• Moisture-Returning Lid
  Tight-fitting lids are specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the food.
• Ergonomic Knob And Loop Handles
  Offers a safe, comfortable grip for lifting, including while wearing oven mitts.
• Lightest Cast Iron By Quart
  Le Creuset cast iron is the lightest weight per quart in the industry.
• All-Cooktop Compatibility
  Works with ceramic, oven, broiler, electric, gas, and induction heat sources.
• Oven-Safe Construction
  Both the Saucepan and its knob are oven-safe up to 500°F.
• Dishwasher-Safe Care
  Supports dishwasher cleaning, with hand washing recommended.

Great For

• Wild Rice
• Fondue
• Glazed Carrots
• Gravy
• Caramel

Care & Use

• Suitable for all stovetops, including induction
• Oven-safe up to 500°F
• Dishwasher-safe (hand washing recommended)
  

Footnotes

• Handles, lids and knobs become hot during use; handle them with a dry, heat-resistant protector.
• Do not leave the Saucepan unattended, and use low to medium heat while allowing it to heat and cool gradually.
• Never use this cookware in a microwave or on an unregulated heat source such as an outdoor grill, open fire or pizza oven.
• Never use if its interior enamel has chipped.
• Use silicone, wooden or other heat-resistant tools; never use knives or other sharp metal utensils on the enamel cooking surface.
• Cool the cookware to room temperature before cleaning, and never plunge a hot Saucepan into cold water.
• For broiler use, leave at least 2 in between the heat source and the top rim.
• Lift rather than slide it on glass-topped cooktops and other surfaces.