Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron Sauteuse
Ah, the sauteuse. Its sloping sides and large surface area make it a no-brainer for simmering and reducing sauces—but it’s also a shoo-in for searing, sautéing, braising, and frying up mains and side dishes alike. The oven-safe cast iron it’s built from distributes and retains heat like nobody’s business, while the enameled coating all over eliminates the need for seasoning. (You can even wash it up with soap between uses.) This workhorse just so happens to be lighter than any other cast-iron pot that clocks in at 3.5 quarts, too. The extra-large handles make it a snap to take to the table, even when wearing pot holders and the tight fitting lid locks in precious moisture. This one just might stay on the stovetop full-time.
Le Creuset’s 3.5-quart sauteuse works on all stovetops, including induction, and is oven safe up to 500°F. Give it a go with baked pasta, beef stew, jambalaya, risotto, braised chicken, the list goes on.