Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Frying Pan with Wooden Handle, 28cm
Gift type: Cookware
Perfect pick for: Home cooks, Foodies, Kitchen entertainers, Gadgets and tech
Estimated Price: £175.88
Every meal becomes a culinary moment with the Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Frying Pan. Evoking timeless craftsmanship, this 28cm pan offers unrivalled heat retention and even cooking, ideal for everything from morning fry-ups to elegant one-pan dinners.
Crafted in France and finished in the iconic Volcanic colour, the pan features durable black enamel that requires no seasoning. Its satin black interior ensures food caramelises beautifully while locking in moisture, preserving flavours and juiciness. The cool-touch wooden handle and larger helper handle provide comfortable handling and balanced weight, making it a joy to use.
Perfectly suited to all hob types including induction, this cast iron pan combines traditional heritage with modern enhancements like an easy-clean, hygienic enamel surface. Hand washing is recommended to preserve its pristine finish, and the pan comes with a care booklet to help you make the most of its enduring quality.
- Material: Enamelled cast iron with satin black interior
- Diameter: 28 cm cooking surface
- Handles: Cool-touch wooden handle plus enlarged helper handle
- Weight: 4.59 kg
- Capacity: 2.6 litres
- Colour: Volcanic (deep black with warm undertone)
- Suitable for all hob types including induction
- Heat retention: Excellent for even cooking on low to medium heat
- Care: Hand wash recommended; avoid abrasive cleaners
- Made in France with traditional craftsmanship
The Le Creuset Signature Frying Pan impresses with both its heritage and practical performance. Its weight, intrinsic to cast iron cookware, ensures outstanding heat distribution and retention, crucial for caramelising flavours gently without hotspots. Many longtime users praise the natural non-stick qualities that improve with use, allowing for effortless cooking of eggs, meats, and vegetables.
👀 Read more...The wooden handle remains comfortably cool during cooking, which offers a safer grip compared to metal handles on rival pans. Additionally, the larger helper handle distributes the weight evenly, making it easier to manoeuvre the substantial pan. This model’s satin black enamel interior is hard-wearing, resisting the wear that enamel typically faces in the kitchen, and requires no seasoning unlike traditional cast iron.
Its versatility across all hob types, including induction, is commended, making it a seamless addition to any kitchen. While the pan demands hand washing to maintain its finish, the enamel surface is easy to clean, combining durability with hygiene. Weight-conscious cooks might find the pan hefty initially but will soon appreciate the benefits this brings to cooking performance.