Le Creuset - Pumpkin Shallow Casserole 28 cm - 2,5 L - Volcanic

Bring the vegetable patch to your table with our Cast Iron Pumpkin Shallow Casserole. Complete with a stem-shaped stainless steel knob, this centrepiece is ideal for autumnal tablescapes.The large flat shape and shallow sides make it perfect for browning meat and vegetables, simmering casseroles, stir frying and baking. It enhances caramelisation, for moreish mouthfuls.

• Ø 28 cm - 2,5 L - For 3 persons

Cast iron

• is perfect for frying, boiling, simmering, cooking, marinating and food storage after cooking
• can be used on the stovetop, in the oven and under the grill
• is suitable for use on all heat sources
• is a superior conductor of heat
• The Tomato Casserole is coated with nature enamel inside (don't have to be seasoned)
• the phenolic knob is ovenproof to 200 °C / 400 °F

This sturdy cast iron roasting dish is indispensable in the kitchen.It is big enough to hold an entire chicken or leg of lamb, resistant enough to withstand the high searing temperatures of the oven or barbeque, and sturdy enough to lift with ease even the over-sized turkey you roast at times of celebration.Also perfect for pasta, desserts or pies. Great for serving at the table thanks to excellent heat retention properties.

Cooking with cast iron

Enameled cast iron is a remarkable and robust material that performs well with modern requirements for food preparation and cooking. Whether you choose to stir-fry, slow-cook a casserole, sear a steak or bake a cake, there is a shape that is suitable. Cast iron performs well for either slow cooking or high-temperature searing.

Cast iron can be used reliably on any heat source, including induction, and with any oven or grill. It has the ability to retain heat efficiently, which allows for use of lower heat settings in stovetop and oven cooking. On the table, a hot covered dish will keep food hot for second servings.

Cast iron can also be used to keep foods cold. A chilled dish becomes an ideal cold food server on a hot summer day. It can also be placed in the freezer for food storage or advanced food preparation.

High heat temperatures should only be used for boiling water for vegetables or pasta, or for reducing the consistency of stocks or sauces. High heats should never be used to preheat a pan before lowering the heat for cooking. Cast iron retains heat so efficiently that overheating will cause food to burn or stick.

Oven use

The black phenolic lid knobs on our Signature range of enameled cast iron are heat-resistant to 480°F / 250°C. The black phenolic lid knobs on our Classic range of enameled cast iron are heat-resistant to 375°F / 190°C. Products with integral cast iron handles or stainless steel knobs can be used at any oven temperature. Pans with wooden handles or knobs must not be placed in the oven.

Do not place any cookware on the floors of ovens with cast iron linings. This will increase the cooking temperature inside the oven, resulting in an increased cooking rate with detrimental effects on food. Do not drag cookware across the floor of the liners. For best results always place on a shelf or rack.

Cooking tips for shallow frying and sauteing

For frying and sauteing, the fat should be hot before adding food. Bring the pan and fat or oil to the correct temperature together.

Oil is hot enough when there is a gentle ripple in its surface. For butter and other fats, bubbling or foaming indicates the correct temperature. If either begins smoking, or if butter begins browning, it is too hot and should be cooled slightly before proceeding. The quickest way to do this is to remove the pan from the heat source for a few moments. For longer shallow frying a mixture of oil and butter gives excellent results.