Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Inch Skillets Review

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We own several La Creuset skillets, but this one is the perfect size. The others seem almost laughably large or small. Size is hard to tell online, but this is a nice medium sized skillet.

The only reason I don't give this product five stars is that people should be warned what they are getting. This product is very heavy and requires different cooking habits. Most notably, you never turn the burner above medium heat. High heat makes the food stick to the bottom requiring lots of scrubbing. The other trick to cooking with La Creuset is Bon Ami cleaner. It cleans these skillets with far less work and won't do damage to the enameled surface.

As an alternative to cheap skillets that have toxins built in, there is no substitute for the life-time warranty, and durability of Le Creuset. If you think of it as a once in a lifetime purchase it is actually quite a good deal.

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The coating that Le Creuset applies to all of their black surfaced enameled pans sticks to food as it cooks. I mean really bad sticking to the point that the product requires almost full time attention. You are much better off buying a standard cast iron pan and conditioning it with oil the old fashioned way then buying any of these products. You will also save about 85% on your purchase.

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Now, i have bought many pieces of Le Creuset Cookware as it tends to be my gift of choice for weddings etc. but when Amazon has its sales on this brand they cant be beat! I bought 8 of these skillets in the past year for prices ranging from $39-49 and have been very pleased. They are not seconds, they come well packaged and are wonderful all-round. Le Creuset has a very well deserved, good reputation. Their cookware is well-made, heavy and has a great warranty. They cook even and if looked after maintain their appearance which in my opinion is good enough for the table at informal dinner parties or family get togethers. Plus they have a wide variety of interesting colors for almost any kitchen preference. I personally stick with Red and Blue as gifts but i have a full set of Dune which i love.

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we stretched to purchase this and it seemed crazy to pay so much for a skillet but it has truly proved its worth. we are not gourmet cooks but using this is a dream. it holds and balances the heat, cleans surprisingly easily for a non-teflon surface and is sturdy enough to give your children a good wack on the head (just kidding). but seriously, it is hefty, handsome and does an excellent job.

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I am a huge fan of Le Creuset, and have been making a gradual switchover to their products for all of my cooking vessels (gradual, because the cost is prohibitive). This was the first skillet / grill item I purchased from them.

First, the skillet is extremely heavy. But, when you're buying case iron you can expect that. The handle does get hot along with the rest of the pan. That is easily solved by purchasing a silicon handle cover (preferred over the cloth covers, which would negate the ability to put the whole thing in the oven). Yes, it's an additional cost for the pan. But honestly, if you're spending $100 on a skillet, what's an additional $10 for a silicon handle cover to get the maximum use?

I currently use the skillet on a gas range, although I used it on an electric range when living at a different apartment. The skillet performed well on both heat sources. There is some discoloration on the bottom of my skillet since moving to the gas range, but most of it is easily removed with some baking soda, a sponge, a little elbow grease. The same technique works for cleaning the interior. About a month after purchasing this skillet, I put some oil on to heat and promptly forgot about it. When I realized my error, I was literally reduced to tears when I found that the oil had burned. I was sure I had just completely ruined my skillet. I scoured the internet for solutions, and there was consistent advice to make a thick paste of baking soda and scrub the skillet. It took multiple scrubbings, but all the evidence left from that embarrassing debacle is a small patch (the size of a nickel) of discoloration. This was after half the interior was reduced to a charred mess.

I've used this skillet to cook eggs, vegetables, veggie burgers, and meats. My husbands preferred method to cook chicken is with this pan (heat oil, place chicken breast in oil and cook until that side is brown and easily lifts from pan, flip, pour in 1/2 cup of water or broth, cover whole thing with a plate, and cook through). I haven't had an issue with sticking. I simply heat the pan on medium-low, and cook away. I've found that the food does cling to the pan initially, but easily gives when brown. This size is perfect for two veggie burgers, or two medium sized chicken breasts. I'm glad I made the switch, and will continue to convert my skillets and grill pans over to Le Creuset based on this skillet's excellent performance.