For the discriminating cook that desires the high standard virtues of excellence in function and construction mixed heavily with lasting style, an investment in Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware will pay for itself over and over. You will proudly use the Marseille Blue Le Creuset Signature 5 Qt. Braiser to impress your family and guests, even trim your food budget, by using tough, inexpensive meats and poultry that transforms into tender, succulent comfort foods. Classic braised meals such as beef roast, pork short ribs, lamb shanks, goulash, or chicken cacciatore require low heat, moisture, and time to break down the tight proteins in the connective tissues. This enameled cast iron braiser is designed specifically for traditional braising methods where the food exterior is first well-browned and caramelized on the stove top, and then moved into a slow cooking oven to finish the cooking process. And, the Le Creuset braiser has modern innovations such as ergonomic handles, stainless steel knobs, and no-slip lid stabilizers that makes using the cast iron cookware easy, comfortable, and effective. This Le Creuset Braiser can also be used for barbecue-braising which combines grilling meats directly over the flames, then transferring into the braiser to simmer on the grill-top for a few hours, and finishing again on the grill to crisp the exterior. No matter how you decide to use this Le Creuset Signature 5 Qt. Braiser in Marseille Blue, you will be absolutely thrilled with the final results, and you will receive applause for creating such scrumptious creations.

Le Creuset 5 Qt. Signature Enameled Cast Iron Braiser with Stainless Steel Knob (Marseille Blue):

• Blended vintage style and modern functions
• Enameled cast iron braiser designed to optimally brown surfaces and lock-in moisture
• Safe for use in refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher
• Hygienic porcelain enamel resists odors, flavors, stains, and dulling
• Brightly colored exterior porcelain coating resists chipping and cracking
• Monitor food easy, prevent burning and sticking with interior sand-colored enamel coating
• Ergonomic stainless steel knob safe for any temperature
• Lid stabilizers built in to give lid a secure, no-slide fit
• Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware with lightest weight per quart of any premium cast iron pieces available
• Durable cast iron with superior heat retention and radiation
• Ergonomic, over-sized handles for secure gripping while moving with even weight distribution
• Enameled cast iron cookware with supreme performance during slow cooking or high temperature searing
• Fantastic cold retention for pre-chilling in fridge or freezer and using as serveware at picnics or other outdoor events
• Oven safe up to 500°F
• Use for family or group sized meals of stews, roasts, or other classic braised food recipes
• Compatible cooktops: induction, gas, electric, ceramic, & halogen
• Safe in oven and on outdoor grill
• Le Creuset Signature Braiser Capacity – 5 Quarts
• Dimensions: 13″D x 5.75″H
• Original hand-crafted porcelain cast iron cookware design
• Slight variations from piece to piece
• Le Creuset Signature triple-ring details and gradient, vibrant colors
• Mix and match with a variety of Le Creuset tools and accessories
• Limited lifetime Le Creuset manufacturer’s warranty
• Made in France
• Item #: LS2532-3259SS
• Le Creuset Signature 5 Qt. Braiser – Marseille Blue

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Care and Use

• Follow manufacturer directions for cleaning appropriately
• For glass top stoves – pick up cookware to move, do not slide to prevent damage to glass top
• Match pan base to stove top heat zone for maximum efficiency in cooking and prevent pan damages
• Allow enameled cast iron cookware to heat gradually for best results
• Do not overheat pan to smoking which causes food burning and sticking
• Porcelain enamel surfaces not ideal for dry cooking methods except for use on grills
• Silicone, wood, and plastic tools recommended for use with enameled cast iron cookware
• Follow manufacturer directions for grilling
• Do not plunge hot cast iron into water to prevent porcelain enamel from thermal shocks and damages
• Soak cookware if needed but dishwasher safe
• Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or metallic pads
• Re-tighten lid knobs as needed
• Do not drop enameled cast iron cookware
• Dry completely before storage in a dry, airy space away from steam

Le Creuset Bakeware & Baking Dishes, Cookware, and Dinnerware pieces are a statement of superior quality, brand longevity, and handcrafted original designs. The enameled cast iron cookware has the lightest weight per quart of any premium cast iron pieces available with heat radiation and retention that no other type construction can achieve. The enameled stoneware compositions with unmatched thermal resistance prevent cracking, crazing, rippling, and chipping over a lifetime of consistent use. Le Creuset signature triple ring detailing is combined with vibrant, gradient colors which grace exteriors of every piece that can be mixed or matched with their large selection of types of kitchen tools and accessories. Since 1925, Le Creuset has expanded their manufacturing categories, but all this is founded on the bedrock of flawless perfection, hand-made individuality, and solid ties into classic French cooking excellence.