Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Shallow Casserole, 26 cm - Volcanic

This has become my go to for most things I cook. I’ve made chilis, soups, pasta sauces, chicken, pork chops and loins, beef stews and many other dishes all with superb results. Meat browning is easy and consistent, I love that I can tell when the fond is right and not burning. This braiser produces very tender meats, and soups (creamy and tomato based) are flavorful with the right thickness (reducing is super easy by just leaving the lid slightly askew for the last 15-30 minutes depending)Cleanup has been a breeze and it still looks like new (no changes to the enamel or exterior color). It definitely has a good weight to it so after cleaning and drying it stays on the countertop. Very happy with this purchase.

A versatile go-to in my kitchen

I find myself going to this hand braiser for multiple tasks.I have this size and the larger one, and although the largerone gets used a good bit, this size is the true workhorse inmy house. It has all the great properties of cast iron, but is easy to clean, and soap can be used on it. Certainly a favorite ofmine.

Beautiful and Versatile

This 3.5 quart braiser is the perfect pan. I just received it yesterday after ordering it online in December. Unfortunately, the one I received had damaged enamel. I called my local Williams Sonoma (Columbus, OH Polaris store) and they went above and beyond to help me replace it right away. This one is perfect and I can tell I’ll use it everyday.

Excellent

I first purchased the braiser in the 3.5 qt size, which is a good size for groups of 4-6 people depending on what you are making. I most often cook for 2, so this is the perfect size for 2-3 people. Like all of Le Creuset's cast iron pieces, it cooks evenly and is easy to clean. I use it for items as simple as scrambled eggs, frittatas, rice dishes, steak, sausages....the list goes on. I like that this also has a lid which gives it more versatility; it's nice not to waste foil as a "lid". The quality is excellent. I have many cast iron pieces by Le Creuset and have used them for 20+ years. They are spendy but they are made to last generations.

I Love My Le Creuset Braiser!

This braiser is the perfect size for me. I like cooking chicken breasts and thighs, salmon patties and pork chops in it. It has excellent heat retention. You can fry foods on medium heat once it heats up. It is very easy to clean. It is dishwasher safe, but I like to wash it by hand. It also looks really good sitting out on the stove. It is a nice addition to my Le Creuset collection in the Oyster color.

Le creuset is the best cookware ever!!!!

"I don’t think anyone can go wrong with le creuset!!!! I thought my allclad cookware was the best cookware ever, but after trying le creuset I have to say it’s my absolute favorite cookware ever!!! This pot cooks amazingly! I cook pretty much everything you can think of in it and they all turn great. They are some pricey cookware, but believe me it’s worth it. I collect the white and cerise and I now have a total of 5 pieces so far and still have a few more pieces to get on my wishlist. I would definitely recommend this product! Thanks to QVC for the flex payment option!!!!

Love this Le Creuset Braiser

So happy with my 3.5 qt braiser in Olive! I have a Staub braiser, which I like very much, but the black honeycomb surface is not a good surface for certain types of cooking - especially if it involves browning or deglazing - and food just looks better on the ivory background of Le Creuset and I like to bring this pan right to the table for serving. I am so happy with the Olive color - I was worried it would look 70s avocado, but it doesn't. It goes so well with my Portmeirion china which variations of green in each of the varied plate patterns. Also looks great with our all white china and Christmas dishes, too! Heavy, great heat conductivity - so far everything from risotto to braised stuffed cabbage to chicken has turned out great. Love this braiser!

Not the quality I'd expect from Le Creuset

I received this braiser and noticed the cooking surface was pocked and dimpled. There were holes in the enamel where you could see the exposed cast iron. I sent it back for an exchange, and the replacement had the exact same issues.This is not the quality I've come to expect from Le Creuset. Supposedly, each piece is inspected by 15 different people before leaving the factory, but I don't see how 15 people could have missed these issues, let alone twice. Maybe they're cutting corners or changing their process since this is a Williams Sonoma exclusive.

Perfect for small families.

I use this along with my signature skillet pretty much every time I cook. It's perfect for meal prepping for the week or one pot meals and reheating pasta dinners. I've used it for braising, frying, searing steak, making large pasta dinners.

Perfect size! Artichoke is a beautiful green

Did I need another LC piece? No. But this braiser was my excuse to buy a LC in beautiful Artichoke green. I was worried it would be too small, but I made green olive chicken last night and it turns out it easily fits 6 chicken drumsticks. It's a breeze to clean up and the dual handles make it easier to maneuver than a typical cast iron pan. I think of this as the little brother to my Staub all-day pan, which is significantly larger and heavier. So technically, this braiser was very necessary as it fills in a gap in my cookware collection.