Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Dune

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Dune

Very disappointed, I purchased this pan about a year ago and I'm very disappointed with its performance. As soon as it arrived I read the instructions and was surprised to learn I should not cook with it at high temperatures. I followed the instructions at all times. I've successfully seasoned standard cast iron cookware in the past but had no success with this pan. Just about everything I cook sticks.
not happy with this pan, I'm a huge fan of Le Cruest's products and own a few well chosen pieces. Having said that, this new satin finish is a disappointment. I was given this a gift a year ago and was thrilled - until I used it.

I really wish they'd go back to their original smooth enamel finish. This must be an attempt to produce an interior more durable for using metal utensils with. An attempt that in my opinion is a failure. Things (like eggs and hamburgers) stick to this finish. You have to use a lot more fat to prevent sticking. It's hard to get clean, takes quite a bit of scrubbing even after soaking. It doesn't give the finish to grilled meats, etc that I want from a fry pan. Forget deglazing it to make a sauce.
LOVE IT!, This has quickly become one of our favorite pans - great heat distribution and finish makes it a snap to clean.

Chip- and crack-resistant enamel won't react to foods

9-inch enameled cast-iron skillet holds up to 1-3/8 quarts

Measures approximately 15-1/5 by 10-1/2 by 1-3/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Hand washing recommended; safe to use at any oven temperature and under the broiler

Integral iron handle; easy-grip helper handle; dual pour spouts

Chip- and crack-resistant enamel won't react to foods.9-inch enameled cast-iron skillet holds up to 1-3/8 quarts.Measures approximately 15-1/5 by 10-1/2 by 1-3/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty.Hand washing recommended; safe to use at any oven temperature and under the broiler.Integral iron handle; easy-grip helper handle; dual pour spouts. Made of heavy-duty cast iron, the cookware's exterior features a colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking, while its interior provides a durable, black enamel finish (no seasoning required) to seal in juices for succulent, tender results. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the skillet cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. The skillet also provides a sturdy, integrated iron handle with an opposite helper handle for secure transport, and it can be safely used at any oven temperature, under the broiler, and on any stovetop, including induction. Beautiful enough for the table yet durable enough to outlive its lifetime limited warranty, the skillet should be hand washed for best results. Whether frying eggs or baking individual tarts or apple crisp, the smaller capacity of this enameled cast-iron skillet makes it easy to prepare a variety of classic foods on the stovetop or in the oven. The compact unit measures 9 inches in diameter, holds up to 1-3/8 quarts, and comes with two nondrip spouts--one on each side to accommodate left- and right-handed pouring. Use the skillet for anything from searing and sauteing to tenderizing, frying, and deglazing--its shallow base and gently sloping sides create rapid evaporation and make it simple to flip food or slide it from the pan to a plate.