Le Creuset - What Makes it the Best Cookware?

With a rich history and almost 90 years of experience, Le Creuset has become a golden-standard in kitchenware excellence - so where do they come from, and what exactly makes them the best?

History:

Ease of Use:

By enameling cast iron cookware, Le Creuset revolutionized the ease of use and convenience of cast iron cookware. Unlike traditional cast iron, which requires seasoning and careful maintenance, Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron is ready to use out of the box - when first using a Le Creuset piece, I simply had to remove it from the box, give it a quick rinse, and I was on my way to preparing a meal in under 5 minutes.

Also unlike traditional cast iron, Le Creuset’s enamel coating renders it “unreactive” - where traditionally seasoned cast iron may react to acidic to acidic foods (such as tomato or lemon-centered dishes or sauces), Le Creuset’s enamel protects the cast iron from any acidic ingredients, while retaining all of the functionality of cast iron cookware.

Having never had the pleasure of using a Le Creuset piece until recently, it was this combination of ease of use and functionality that I found most striking - within minutes of bringing home a Le Creuset Flame Orange Risotto pot, I was searing and browning meat perfectly. Within 20 minutes I had seared my meat, built my sauce, and the entire dish went into the oven to slow braise - leaving me free to watch a film with my girlfriend while Le Creuset took care of finishing dinner for me.

Le Creuset Benefits:

Heat Retention: Due to the amazing heat retention qualities of cast iron, Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron heats evenly, then retains that heat for long periods - making it perfect for searing, and long, slow braises in the oven.

Versatility: Pairing the incredible properties of cast iron with their signature enamel, Le Creuset sears, braises, bakes, roasts and simmers with ease.

Ease of Cleaning: Having had my fair share of meal-cleanup nightmares in the past, I was initially skeptical of tackling the clean-up of my Le Creuset - and I could not have been more wrong. A quick rinse with some hot and soapy water, and the risotto pot’s light interior enamel was spotless.

Joy of Cooking: Simply put, cooking with Le Creuset is fun - really fun. To anyone who enjoys cooking and has not yet had the sheer pleasure of using Le Creuset, I encourage you to seek out a piece to add to your kitchen - after using my risotto pot only once, I immediately began planning all of the recipes I just NEEDED to try with it.

Aesthetic: Not only are Le Creuset enameled cast iron pieces a workhorse in any kitchen, they are gorgeous to look at, and available in a wide-range of colours.

Products: 

Although Le Creuset is most well known for their dutch ovens - and rightfully so - they have an extensive line available in their signature vibrant colours:

A true golden-standard of excellence and functionality, we at Consiglio’s are proud to offer Le Creuset at Canada’s most competitive pricing - guaranteed. Check back often for rotating sales and holiday specials on Le Cresuet at Consiglio's!