Le Creuset Vapeur Shallow Casserole 26cm

The multipurpose Signature Cast Iron Shallow Casserole is the perfect way to start your Le Creuset collection. Loved by generations, this casserole is a true 4-in-1 dish: it’s a great casserole, stir-fry pan, baking and roasting dish and it’s also a striking serving dish, updated and available in an array of carefully chosen colours.

The shallow, wide base allows maximum contact between the food and the heat, making it endlessly versatile and ideal for anything from quick and easy 30-minute meals to slow-cooked aromatic stews, seafood paellas, couscous or sauces, stir-frying, baking or roasting vegetables.

Key features:

• Versatile use in the oven, on the hob, under the grill or even on a barbecue
• Lightest cast iron on the market
• Exceptional heat retention saves energy
• Tight-fitting domed lid helps retain moisture
• Easy-grip side handles and ergonomic lid knob
• Resists chipping, cracking and colour fading
• Handcrafted, unique piece
• Lifetime guarantee included
• Wide choice of vibrant and classic colours available

Versatile all-rounder
Perfect for one-pot recipes for busy lives, as well as casseroles cooked over time, this all-rounder makes fragrant pilaf dishes, stuffed and roasted vegetables, fish dishes and roast meats.

Oval shape benefits
The oval casserole leaves room on the same oven shelf to cook Sunday roast trimmings in an extra dish. It's the perfect shape for cooking a spatchcock chicken or roast leg of lamb and there's plenty of space for turning when pre-browning. The elongated design gives rise to wonderful bread such as a tear-and-share loaf, baked with an excellent crust.

Retains heat and moisture
Made from robust cast iron, this casserole's weight is its strength. A solid performer, it distributes heat evenly and retains heat to save energy; it best operates on a low to medium setting. Transfer from oven to table and it will keep dishes warm for longer. The domed lid increases space and returns moisture to the pot to prevent dishes drying out.

Easy to carry and clean
The lightest cast iron on the market, this much-loved kitchen staple features large handles that are easy to grip with oven gloves. Stabilisers under the lid give a secure, no-slide fit while the lid's heat-resistant stainless steel knob is ergonomically shaped for the hand. Almost like non-stick, the toughened enamel interior is easy to wipe clean. It's also hygienic and won't absorb odours and flavours.

Built to last
Designed for longevity, this quality kitchen favourite makes a wonderful wedding gift, to be enjoyed for many memorable meals to come. It resists chipping and cracking and retains its colour over time. All Le Creuset cast iron comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Dimensions: H11.9 x W27.8 x D35.2cm

Diameter: 26cm

ID no: 18997336