Le Creuset Centenary Special Edition Oval Cast Iron Cocotte

There is no better occasion to dress up than to celebrate birthdays. And as it couldn’t be any other way, the Le Creuset Centenary Special Edition Oval Cast Iron Cocotte puts on its best attire to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Le Creuset.

Inspired by its fiery origins and with all the sparkle of the Centenary, the volcanic color of the first cast iron cocotte from Le Creuset transforms into the elegant Flame Dorée to celebrate the brand's 100 years, in a Limited Edition Centenary Cocotte. The combination of the vibrant golden particle finish with the exclusive Crisol knob makes this premium oval cocotte a true symbol of style, culinary passion, and "joie de vivre".

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

What sets Le Creuset cocottes apart

The Flame Dorée oval cocotte is a collector's item, with Le Creuset honoring the past while looking towards the future. And like all Le Creuset cocottes, it is a cast iron pot for life, a coveted piece by cooks all around the world. Cooking in a cocotte is a guarantee of absolutely delicious results and years of enjoyment in the kitchen and at the table.

• The oval cocotte is as versatile as the classic round cocotte, but allows you to cook larger pieces or more servings. Its oval design is perfect for a whole leg of lamb, for example.
  
• Made of enameled cast iron, the cocottes work on all types of heat sources (including induction), in the oven, and can even be frozen and washed in the dishwasher.
• Its elegant volcanic enamel with gold particles makes it shine both in the kitchen and on the table.
• Le Creuset cocottes and casseroles are especially suited for slow cooking over gentle heat to achieve the tenderest and most flavorful meats.
• Free of non-stick coatings, they are pieces that offer 100% natural cooking of food.
• There is no material like cast iron to transmit heat. It heats up from the base, and the heat rises along the sides (and the lid!), warming the entire dish and food from all sides, resulting in faster, more even and efficient cooking.
• They come with a lifetime guarantee. Surely the first cocottes, made in 1925, are still bringing joy to their families, both in the kitchen and at the table. If they still look brand new after 100 years, it's because Le Creuset is synonymous with quality, durability, and reliability.
  
• Wide handles, for easy and safe handling of the cast iron pot from oven to table, even with oven mitts.
• Highly resistant vitrified interior to stains, wear, and scratches. It's also very easy to clean.
• Design of the lid with excellent fit to retain moisture and flavor inside the cocotte.

What can you cook in a Le Creuset cocotte?

Everything! The round cast iron cocottes are versatile! The Le Creuset cocotte works on both the stove (including induction) and in the oven (or on the grill or fireplace if you like). You can make:

1. Stews and Braises: They are perfect for slow-cooked dishes like stews, braises, and soups. The cast iron distributes heat evenly, cooking ingredients slowly and enhancing their flavors.
2. Roasts: From Christmas turkey, or roasted chicken to larger cuts like leg of lamb or pork, cocottes are perfect for roasting. They retain moisture and caramelize ingredients for juicy, flavorful results.
3. Slow-cooked meats: Prepare slowly cooked meat dishes like ragu, shredded meat, or even ribs. The constant, gentle heat ensures tender, flavorful meat.
4. Creams and Soups: Place them on the stove and let them simmer for hours. Pasta: they are high casseroles with capacity, perfect for boiling any type of pasta. And if you want to bake your pasta, you can do that too.
5. Legumes and Vegetables: Whether you want to boil or stew them, you can prepare hearty dishes full of vitamins, iron, and health.
6. Rice: From simply boiling it to making risottos or rice dishes your way. All types of legumes and vegetables: from boiling them to preparing stews.
7. Fish: Stewed or roasted, they turn out fantastic.
8. Pasta dishes: From lasagna to macaroni and cheese, cocottes are perfect for baked pasta dishes. They provide even cooking and retain heat to keep dishes warm.
   
9. Vegetarian Dishes: Cook steamed vegetables (by placing a steamer inside), gratins, or stir-fries. Cocottes preserve the nutrients and enhance the natural flavors of vegetables.
10. Breads and Cakes: The heat retention makes cocottes ideal for baking bread, rolls, and cakes. The lid creates a humid environment that promotes the formation of a crispy crust and soft crumb (in fact, because it retains the dough's moisture, you don't need to moisten the oven as 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 beverages, jams, and many other desserts: with a cocotte, you have a surface that distributes heat efficiently from the base to the sides, offering great capacity both in width and height. They are ideal for cooking hot drinks, punches, jams, rice pudding, creams, and any other desserts or preparations you can imagine.

These are just a few examples, but the versatility of cocottes allows you to explore a wide range of recipes and cooking styles. You can experiment and adapt recipes to your liking!

Why we love the Le Creuset Iron Oval Cocotte Centenary Special Edition!

1. One century doesn’t come by every day. And an oval cocotte like this one will take another 100 years to repeat. So, go for it!
2. It has all the virtues of the round cocotte, with the elegance of its gala enamel with gold particles and its festive knob.
3. Its oval design is perfect for grand occasions.
   
4. When a manufacturer knows what they’re doing, the result makes history.
   
5. And Le Creuset’s history is reflected in its most iconic piece, the volcanic cocotte.
6. In addition to cooking wonderfully, you won’t be able to stop looking at it.
7. And when you bring it to the table, you’ll be a hit!

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The history of Le Creuset