Le Creuset Cast Iron Centennial Special Edition Casserole

There is no better occasion to dress up than celebrating birthdays. And as it could not be otherwise, the Le Creuset Cast Iron Centennial Special Edition Casserole puts on its best attire to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Le Creuset.

Inspired by its fiery origins and with all the brilliance of the Centennial, the volcanic color of the first Le Creuset cast iron cocotte transforms into the elegant Flame Dorée, to celebrate the 100 years of the brand, in a Limited Edition for Le Creuset's 100th anniversary. The combination of the vibrant finish with gold particles and the exclusive Crisol knob makes this premium pot with lid a true symbol of style, culinary passion, and "joie de vivre".

At Claudia&Julia, we join this celebration, toasting with Le Creuset for its first century of life. Congratulations and here's to 100 more years!

What distinguishes the Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole

The Flame Dorée cast iron pot is a collector's item, with which Le Creuset pays tribute to the past while looking toward the future. Like all Le Creuset cocottes, it is a forever cast iron piece, coveted by cooks all over the world. Cooking in this pot is like cooking in a cocotte, with the guarantee of absolutely delicious results and years of enjoyment in the kitchen and at the table.

• The 18 cm pot with lid is a very functional piece, almost like saying it is like a cocotte in the shape of a pot, with a handle and lid. With this 2.2-liter capacity pot, you can cook whatever you imagine, from reducing sauces to frying, heating, stewing, making reductions, confit, or any recipe in smaller quantities. Whatever you would do in a cocotte, you can do here.
  
• Made of enameled cast iron, the pot is suitable for all types of heat sources (including induction), oven, and even freezing and dishwasher-safe.
• Its elegant volcanic enamel with gold particles makes it shine both in the kitchen and on the table.
• Le Creuset pots, casseroles, and cocottes are especially suitable for slow cooking over low heat to get the tenderest and most flavorful meats.
• Free of non-stick coatings, they are pieces that offer 100% natural cooking of foods.
• There is no material like iron to transmit heat. They heat from the base and the heat rises up the sides (and the lid!), heating the entire preparation and food from all sides, offering faster, more even and efficient cooking.
• They have a lifetime warranty. Surely the first cocottes, made in 1925, are still making families happy, in the kitchen and at the table. If after 100 years they still look new, it’s because Le Creuset is synonymous with quality, durability, and reliability.
  
• Long handle with a French curve, for easier and safer handling of the cast iron pot from the oven to the table, even with oven mitts.
• Very resistant vitrified interior to stains, wear, and scratches. It is also very easy to clean.
• Excellent fitting lid design to retain moisture and flavor inside the cocotte.

What can you make with the Le Creuset Cast Iron Pot?

Everything! Just like in a cocotte, but in smaller quantities, the cast iron pot is extremely versatile. It is suitable for both stovetop (including induction) and oven (or barbecue or fireplace, if you prefer). With it, you can make:

1. Stews and Braises: They are perfect for slow-cooked dishes like stews, braises, and soups. Cast iron evenly distributes heat, cooking the ingredients slowly and bringing out their flavors.
2. Roasts: Smaller cuts of meat. Just like in a small cocotte, it's great for roasting, preserving moisture and caramelizing ingredients to achieve juicy and flavorful results.
3. Slow-cooked Meats: Prepare slow-cooked meat dishes like ragù, pulled pork, or even chopped ribs. The constant, gentle heat ensures tender meat full of flavor.
4. Creams and Soups: Place them on the stove and let them simmer for hours. Pasta: these tall casseroles are great for boiling all types of pasta. And if you want to finish the pasta in the oven with a gratin, you can do so.
5. Legumes and Vegetables: Whether you want to boil or stew them, you can prepare spoon dishes and meals filled with vitamins, iron, and health.
6. Rice: From simply boiling it to making rice dishes your way. All kinds of legumes and vegetables: from boiling them to preparing your stews.
7. Fish: Stews or roasts turn out fabulous.
8. Pasta Dishes: From lasagna to mac and cheese, cocottes are perfect for baked pasta dishes. They allow for even cooking and keep the dishes warm.
   
9. Vegetarian Dishes: Cook steamed vegetables (by placing a steamer inside), gratins, or sautéed dishes. The cocottes retain the nutrients and enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables.
10. Breads and Cakes: The heat retention makes cocottes ideal for baking breads, rolls, and cakes. The lid creates a humid environment that helps form a crunchy crust and a soft crumb (in fact, because it retains the moisture of the dough inside the cocotte, there is no need to humidify the oven, as is required with other bread-baking methods).
11. Sauces and Reductions: The even heat distribution helps create perfect sauces and reductions. From pasta sauces to glazes for meats, cocottes are excellent for slow cooking.
12. Hot Drinks, Jams, and many other desserts: with a cocotte, you have a surface that distributes heat from the base to the sides in a very efficient manner, while offering great capacity, both in width and height. So, they are ideal for cooking hot drinks, punches, jams, rice pudding, creams, and any other desserts or preparations you can imagine.

These are just some examples, but the versatility of this pot allows you to explore a wide range of recipes and cooking styles. You can experiment and adapt recipes to your taste!

Why We Love the Cast Iron Pot Special Edition Centennial! Le Creuset

1. One century is not something that happens every day. And a pot like the Centennial one will take another 100 years to repeat. So, go for it!
2. It has all the virtues of Le Creuset's cast iron, with all the elegance of its gala enamel finish with gold particles and its festive knob.
3. Its design is ideal for recipes in smaller quantities.
   
4. When a manufacturer knows what they're doing, the result makes history.
   
5. Besides cooking wonderfully, you won’t be able to stop looking at it.
6. And when you bring it to the table, you’re going to succeed!

History of Le Creuset