Beautiful and practical, the enamel-on-steel Le Creuset 12-Quart Stock Pot is designed to coordinate with Le Creuset's classic,enameled cast iron cookware. Made of heavy-gauge carbon steel, this kitchen essential is enameled in vibrant cherry red. It is truly the perfect addition to your Le Creuset collection.
The enamel-on-steel construction of this Le Creuset stockpot provides uniform heating for slow simmering or cooking pasta. Its tight-fitting lid seals the flavorful bouquet of time-seasoned and caring creations. The steel rim prevents chipping, and the enamel interior won't absorb odors or flavors. Cleanup is easy, and the pot and lid are even dishwasher-safe.
About Le Creuset of America Inc.
Le Creuset is best known for its cast iron cookware, which has been used for cooking utensils since the Middle Ages. The Le Creuset factory is at Fresnoy-Le-Grand in Northern France.
In 1925, the foundry began producing cast iron by hand-casting molten iron in sand molds - still the most delicate stage of the production process. Even today, after casting, each mold is destroyed and the cookware is polished and sanded by hand then scrutinized for imperfections. Once declared good for enameling, the items are sprayed with two separate coats of enamel and fired after each process at a temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. The enamel then becomes extremely hard and durable, making it almost completely resistant to damage during normal use. Because much of the finishing is done by hand, each Le Creuset cast iron cookware piece is completely unique. Le Creuset is an excellent choice in cookware, and one you'll appreciate for years to come.
