Le Creuset Modern Heritage Cast Iron Shallow Casserole

With its low sides and wide base, the Le Creuset Modern Heritage Cast Iron Shallow Casserole is the best choice for cooking the traditional stews from your family recipe book. This elegant piece is the perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. Measuring 28 cm, this iconic shallow casserole from Le Creuset features a renewed design and an enameled cast iron construction that provides excellent heat conductivity and retention, completely natural, and without doubt, wonderfully versatile.

In its charming retro design, it features raised grooved side handles for safe and comfortable handling, and a metal knob on the lid for easy lifting and placing. Its low walls are slightly straighter yet softly rounded. With a very vintage aesthetic, it evokes the terracotta or stoneware casseroles of the past, in which mothers and grandmothers perfected their stews.

To celebrate its centenary, Le Creuset pays tribute to one of its most iconic designs, the Heritage, transforming it into a stunning cast iron casserole that captures all the details of the classic ceramic version.

Being shallower, the cast iron lid sits closer to the dish, which makes cooking more efficient and the results quicker and more flavourful. With its charming design, beautiful cherry enamel and cast iron construction, the Modern Heritage Shallow Casserole offers all the beauty, functionality and advantages that characterise Le Creuset cast iron casseroles.

What makes Le Creuset cocottes special

• Made from enameled cast iron, suitable for all hobs (including induction), oven, freezer and dishwasher.
• Their smooth satin finish makes them shine both in the kitchen and at the table.
• They are particularly recommended for slow cooking at low heat, producing the most tender, flavourful meats.
• No non-stick coating – they offer 100% natural cooking.
• Cast iron conducts heat from the base up the sides and into the lid, heating the food from all sides for quicker, more even cooking.
• Lifetime guarantee – proof of Le Creuset’s quality, durability and reliability since 1925.
• Highly resistant interior enamel – resists staining, wear and scratching, and is easy to clean.
• Well-fitting lid design – perfect for retaining moisture and flavour inside.

What can you cook in the Le Creuset Modern Heritage Cast Iron Shallow Casserole?

The casserole is ideal for legume stews, risottos, saucy meat dishes or rice-based recipes, since its wide base and low height make stirring easy and allow heat to distribute evenly. But you can cook almost anything in it, for life – because like all Le Creuset cocottes, it is a cast iron casserole for ever, a piece coveted by food lovers worldwide.

It is suitable for hob (including induction), oven, barbecue or even open fire. With it you can prepare:

1. Stews and braises: perfect for slow-cooked dishes like stews, braises and meats in sauce. Cast iron distributes heat evenly, enhancing flavours.
2. Roasts: from roast chicken to larger cuts like lamb or pork – always juicy and full of flavour.
3. Slow-cooked meats: ragù, pulled pork, ribs – tender and delicious.
4. Legumes and vegetables: nutritious and flavourful one-pot meals.
5. Rice dishes: from simple boiled rice to risottos and soupy rice.
6. Fish: stewed or roasted, with excellent results.
7. Pasta dishes: from lasagne to macaroni cheese – cook and bake in the same pot.
8. Vegetarian dishes: gratins or sautés, preserving nutrients and flavour.
9. Bread and cakes: perfect crust thanks to retained steam.
10. Sauces and reductions: ideal for slow cooking to intensify flavours.
11. Jams, creams and desserts: from rice pudding to fruit preserves.

Why we love the Le Creuset Modern Heritage Cast Iron Shallow Casserole

1. The Heritage design is stunning – and in cast iron, simply perfect!
2. It combines all the advantages of Le Creuset cast iron with a charming retro look.
3. It is the perfect cocotte for traditional family recipes.
4. The raised grooved handles are both attractive and practical.
5. When you bring it to the table, it will be a showstopper!

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