On trial: Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet
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The brand new pan from the famed brand Le Creuset is the only one you'll need this summer
Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet, 25cm, Satin Black
£139.00
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been the go-to brand for pots and pans in bold and bright colours. They're on every wedding list and if you move into a new home and you're not gifted a Le Creuset by a well-meaning member of the family then you've been hard done by.
They're known for creating timeless and durable cookware to weather generations (and dreadful cooks like myself) year after year, meal after meal.
With this in mind, it was our delight to put their brand new outdoor pan through its paces.
What is the Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet?
Offering incredible performance, the new Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet is specifically designed for use over an open flame, and able to endure heats of 450C. It promises to become your new durable and reliable companion for cooking outdoors.
Having put it to the test I can confirm it's a total all rounder; ideal for searing steak, frying eggs, and even flipping pancakes for a breakfast with a twist.
What makes the Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet so special?
Well, for starters the fact you can use the pan on the BBQ, the hob and in the oven makes it a no-brainer for investing in. I also love the weight of the skillet. It's satisfyingly heavy which holds it in place when you're cooking so it's not sliding around on the BBQ or the hob.
The curved edges are really useful as you can BBQ trickier items like prawns and halloumi without losing them to the flame. It made BBQing easier and more enjoyable because you're no longer worried about anything sticking to the grill.
When you're using the pan on the hob these angled sides come in really useful if you're stirring sauces because there's no annoying overspill onto your hob.
Lastly the oversized handles are sturdy and the whole thing feels indestructable.
Is the Le Creuset Outdoor Cast Iron Round Skillet worth investing in?
Absolutely! Either buy it for yourself as a piece of kitchen equipment you'll quickly realise you can't live without, or treat someone you love to it. I love that it's black because it'll work with any kitchen and you won't see any burn marks from the BBQ.
It's easy to clean, satisfying to use and cooks food quickly and evenly - what more could you want!
★★★★★
