About

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cast iron skillets have long been treasured kitchen staples for stovetop frying and oven baking � and the Iron Handle Skillet from Le Creuset delivers that same level of reliable performance time and time again. With a durable satin black interior enamel and brilliant exterior enamel, the Iron Handle Skillet is protected inside and out from chipping, cracking and excessive wear. Over time, the skillet's slightly abrasive interior develops a natural patina that is ideal for searing and frying.

Comfort foods like cornbread are often prepared in a cast iron skillet lined with bacon drippings or vegetable oil � and chefs everywhere attest to the cast iron skillet's unique ability to produce the desired balance of a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior.

Spacious cooking surface for multiple servings and larger ingredients

Le Creuset's durable black enamel finish (no seasoning required)

Even heat distribution and superior heat retention

Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel that resists chipping and cracking

A strong iron handle provides a steady grip during use and transfer

Each piece from our extensive range of high-quality enameled cast iron cookware is designed for ease and versatility of use, fitting in with all styles of cooking, all types of cooking appliances and any style of kitchen or dining decor. Please read this section before using your cookware for the first time. The information it contains will help you achieve the best possible cooking results.

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.

The vitreous enamel surface is impermeable and therefore ideal for raw or cooked food storage, and for marinating with acidic ingredients such as wine.

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.

  • Color: Caribbean (turquoise)
  • Weight: 4 lb 3 oz
  • Made In: France
  • Warranty: Lifetime
  • Dimensions: 15-1/4" x 10-1/2" x 1-3/4"
  • Composition: Enameled cast iron
  • Manufacturer: Le Creuset
  • Other versions: Cobalt Blue; Kiwi; Dune; Flame; other Le Creuset skillets and fry pans; other Le Creuset cookware

Ambitions

Apparent goal: kids gift/registry home kitchens restaurants everywhere
Intended audience: novice advanced beginner good home cook gourmet professional
Diet/nutrition: does not apply scary empty promises helpful essential
Green?: not especially neutral mixed blessing earth friendly green!
Innovative: step back standing still progress trendy genius
Problem solving: no better baby steps solid steps giant steps a revelation
Competition: outclassed follower in the pack strong challenger likely champ

Utility/Quality

Ease of use: impossible frustrating OK simple child's play
Intuitive: Ph.D. required barely logical effortless brilliant
Instructions: missing incomprehensible adequate unnecessary excellent
Quality: cheesy questionable good years of service impressive
Parts to lose: inevitable some/many one-piece self-storing not a problem
Power source: none hands batteries outlet stovetop/oven
Clean-up: nightmare wipe clean soap & water scouring pad dishwasher
Does it work?: not at all adequately well very well perfectly
Availability: airfare required online kitchen store department store supermarket

Packaging

Easy to open?: impossible maddening tolerable good opens itself
Green?: fills a landfill huge waste passable minimal waste impressive

Economy

Time saving: time wasting not really modest substantial huge
Labor saving: less efficient marginal a bit noticeable remarkable
Money saving: money wasted none $ $$ $$$
Beats the old way: worse no change better definitely entirely new
Where will it live?: garage/attic drawer cabinet countertop rack

Summary

Fulfills ambitions: falls short almost there satisfies exceeds home run
How often used: once/twice ≥daily ≥weekly ≥monthly ≥yearly/holidays
Worth the space?: no does not apply w/unlimited space w/limited space absolutely
Need it?: a luxury discretionary basic equipment for serious cooks get it
Value: ouch! a little pricey worth splurging on the money a deal
Overall rating: skip it fair good very good excellent

Comments: We have heard that because of environmental regulations enameled cast iron cannot be made in this country or cannot be practically made. Almost all of it is made in China. This piece – and all Le Creuset enameled cast iron – is made in France, as it has been since 1925. Each piece is formed in its own sand mold and hand finished by more than 30 craftsmen. It is probably the most expensive cast iron cookware on the market, but with even benign neglect, it should last for generations.

The manufacturer says you can sear, broil, sauté, fry, and deglaze in this skillet. It can be used on gas, electric, induction, or ceramic cooktops, or in the oven up to 450°F (220°C). The inner cooking surface is a satin black enamel, which will not react with foods. The uniform heating of cast iron ensures even cooking across the pan surface and requires cooking with only low to medium temperatures. It can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Needless to say, it is beautiful, and – no matter what color you choose – you are likely to want to have it on display when you are not cooking with it.