Le Creuset Signature Braiser, 3.5 qt.
Description
HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE
At the Le Creuset foundry in northern France, molten iron is sand-cast from a single mold that’s destroyed after use, explaining why no two pieces are exactly alike. The Le Creuset cast-iron braiser is sand-cast, painstakingly polished and finished by hand, then sprayed with two coats of enamel and fired twice. No other procedure yields cookware that performs as well.
EVENLY CONDUCTS AND RETAINS HEAT
Since Le Creuset’s enameled cast-iron cookware evenly distributes heat, the braiser is perfect for searing, simmering, sautéing, and braising meats. It combines the versatility of a wide cooking area with the precision and control of a heat-retaining lid. A flat base allows for poaching, searing, roasting, stir-frying, and browning, and is also great for everything from rich risottos and spicy curries to jasmine rice and more. We think this might be one of the most versatile pieces of cookware we’ve ever tested.
THE BEST MATERIALS FOR A LIFETIME OF USE
The smooth, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking, while the durable interior sand enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling. The interior sand enamel is the best formulation on the market today. Perfect for cooking with moisture, it’s also the easiest to clean.
DESIGNED TO MAKE COOKING AND SERVING EASIER
A re-engineered lid makes sure it stays more securely in place and locks in more flavors and aromas. Built-in lid stabilizers create a no-slide fit, and the slip-resistant composite knob is heat resistant to 500°F. Oversized handles (now 45% larger) provide even weight distribution and a secure grip, so you can easily transport the pot from stovetop to oven to table—even while wearing oven mitts.
With a wide range of sizes and vibrant colors, you’re sure to find just the right one—whether you’re making dinner for two or serving a holiday feast. Suitable for all heat sources: electric, gas, halogen, and induction.
Features Hide
- Colorful braiser is remarkably versatile
- Perfect for searing, simmering, sautéing, and braising meats. Also great for slow cooking, baking, preparing short ribs, stews, marinating, poaching, and even browning
- Cook everything from rich risottos and spicy curries to jasmine rice and more
- Unmatched versatility and superior cooking performance make it an addition to your kitchen that you’ll use every day
- Handcrafted at the Le Creuset foundry in northern France
- Molten iron is sand-cast from a single mold that’s destroyed after use, explaining why no two pieces are exactly alike
- Le Creuset cast-iron braiser is sand-cast, painstakingly polished and finished by hand, then sprayed with two coats of enamel and fired twice. No other procedure yields cookware that performs as well
- Combines the versatility of a wide cooking area with the precision and control of a heat-retaining lid
- Evenly conducts and retains heat
- We think this might be one of the most versatile pieces of cookware we’ve ever tested
- Smooth, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking
- Durable interior sand enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling
- Perfect for cooking with moisture, it’s also the easiest to clean
- Re-engineered lid makes sure it stays more securely in place and locks in more flavors and aromas
- Built-in lid stabilizers create a no-slide fit
- Slip-resistant composite knob is heat resistant to 500°F
- Oversized handles (now 45% larger) provide even weight distribution and a secure grip
- Easily transport the pot from stovetop to oven to table—even while wearing oven mitts
- With a wide range of sizes and vibrant colors, you’re sure to find just the right one
Specifications Show
- Manufacturer: Le Creuset
- Material: Enameled cast iron
- Capacity: 3.5 qt.
- Dimensions: 12" (15.75" with handles) x 2.5" (5.5" with lid)
- Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
- Made in France
Care & Usage Show
- Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended
- Broiler, freezer, stovetop and oven-safe to 500°F. Suitable for all heat sources: electric, gas, halogen, and induction.
What's In the box? Show
- Braiser
- Lid
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The large loop handles make this easy to maneuver, whether moving it into the oven, or bringing it to the table for a beautiful presentation. That's also nice because it spares you from having to dirty another plate, or make a mess in transferring your food to a platter.
The only question is - which color to get? I chose the indigo, which looks far better in person than on the website, because of its beauty, classic color, and masculine appearance. You can either choose indigo to match your existing pieces, or to add another color to your Le Creuset collection.
Among the Le Creuset line, this is among their most versatile pieces, and you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again
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Questions & Answers


The Staub 3.5 quart braiser is 13.4 X 11.7 X 4
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- Laura J Staff on Mar 16, 2017
I'm debating between purchasing two le creuset cast iron products - the wide, round dutch oven vs. the braiser. How do they compare for versatility and use
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- PR Steve on Aug 24, 2012
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- MarkDM on Mar 16, 2014
Indigo is a much deeper and darker blue than the cobalt.
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- CarrieSLTCS on Jan 31, 2012
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