Why I love my Le Creuset sauté pan

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a main criticism of The penis Covering the smart house, the Internet of Objects and, as she says, “As many kitchen gadgets that I can get my hands.” During her four years here, she tested everything, intelligent locks, lights and bells with robot vacuum cleaners (some with arms), robot lawns and a real domestic robot. But, she says: “The heart of my house is my kitchen, and I love a good intelligent kitchen gadget. I tested an intelligent trash can, an intelligent mixer, an intelligent pizza oven, an intelligent ice manufacturer, and yes, even an intelligent refrigerator. But none of these elements could ever replace my favorite kitchen gadget – my sautéed crucible pan. ”

When did you have your pan the crucible?

My pan the crucible was a wedding gift. I’m about to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary, so it’s been a while!

Its official name is the crucible signature enamelled in enameled cast iron Saute Pan, 4 1/4-QT., And you can only get it to Williams Sonoma, which I discovered when I tried to buy one as a wedding gift for my brother-in-law. I bought it for them, and I also had one for my sister-in-law as a wedding gift a few years later! Fortunately, I am now outside the Beaux-Beaux to buy them. They are not cheap.

I use it almost every time I prepare a meal. It is aside the best most versatile stove that I have ever owned. Some of my favorite dishes to cook are fritatas, stews and Bolognese sauce (it can simmer in the oven with the 200 -degree cover for 8 hours).

I also use it for burning meats such as chicken thighs and pork cops. It’s also great for fish, and I like to make Yorkshire puddings, Dutch pancakes and even occasional pizza.

What do you like about it?

I love the fact that it is large enough to cook a beef stew or a lot of whole soup, while being easy to muddy the eggs. I also love that he has a handle and a lid and that everything can go in the oven – up to 500 degrees! And everything goes to the dishwasher – although I generally wash it by hand, because it occupies a whole rack.

The kitchen utensils Le Creuset are known for its enameled cast iron, which has an incredible heat distribution, so it’s my go-to for any burning, brown or sautéed. The best thing is to know how much it has surface, which makes brown meats easy to do in a single batch.

In addition, its super deep sides mean that I can cook a meal of a pot without the things that fly on the sides when I move. It is perfect for all-in-one dishes like the pork strooganoff, the risotto, my favorite mexical beef dish -‘- rice and any combination of protein, sautéed vegetables and a beautiful stove sauce, like this creamy chicken dish that I do regularly.

Is there something you don’t like about it, or that you would improve if you could?

Apart from the price, the only drawback is its weight. At 13 pounds, he weighs almost as much as a 6 month old baby, so it’s almost always a two-two. My grandmother was a professional cook and she swore by Le Creuset pans. But as they get older, she complained that she no longer uses them because they were too heavy.

Nor did I have a model owner Le Creuset; The enamel inside is far from blank, but I always use it all the time and I see no need to replace it.

As a person who reviews the latest technological gadgets – many, in the best of cases, have a lifespan of 10 years – withdraw a 20 -year frying pan each evening to prepare dinner gives me a good feeling of permanence and tradition.