Le Creuset Signature Round Braiser, 5 Qt.

The Le Creuset Signature Round Braiser, 5 Qt. is the large braiser for families and entertaining: a 12.6-inch base for searing a full batch in one layer, with the depth and domed lid to finish it low and slow.

Compared with the 3.5 Qt. braiser, this size adds almost an inch of diameter and more depth. That is enough room for a whole cut-up chicken, six osso buco shanks, or a full pan of paella. The wide base browns food evenly, the low sides help sauces reduce, and the domed lid sends steam back over the food for tender results. It goes from stovetop to oven to table, so the pan you cook in is the pan you serve from.

Available colors: Sea Salt, White, Marseille, Oyster, Cerise, Flamme Dorée, Flame and Nuit. Choose your color from the options on this page; every color shares the same size, construction, and performance.

Specs & details:
- Capacity: 5 quarts (5 to 6 servings)
- Interior: 12.6" diameter x 2.6" deep
- Exterior: 16.4" L x 13.4" W x 5.7" H
- Lid: a domed enameled cast iron lid that circulates steam
- Oven-safe: up to 500°F
- Care: Dishwasher-safe; hand washing recommended
- Material: enameled cast iron, cast in one piece
- Cooktops: gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction
- Interior: light sand-colored enamel for easy monitoring
- Made in: France
- Warranty: Le Creuset limited lifetime warranty

Use it with: whole cut-up chicken, osso buco, paella, enchilada bakes, and dinner-party braises for five to six

Pick this size if you cook for a crowd or like leftovers. For everyday cooking for two to four, the 3.5 Qt. braiser is lighter and easier to store.

Because the enamel is fused to the cast iron, it needs no seasoning and will not react with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, wine, or citrus. Le Creuset cast iron is also the lightest per quart in the industry, which you will notice every time you lift a full pot.

Hand-selected by our Greenville team for cooks building a kitchen that works as hard as they do. Available for local pickup at our Buncombe Street shop.

Q: What size is the 5 Qt. Round Braiser?
A: It holds 5 quarts, which serves about 5 to 6 people. The interior measures 12.6" diameter x 2.6" deep.

Q: Is it oven-safe?
A: Yes, it is oven-safe up to 500°F.

Q: Does it work on induction?
A: Yes. It works on gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction cooktops.

Q: How do I clean it?
A: It is dishwasher-safe, but hand washing with warm, soapy water is recommended to keep the enamel looking its best.

Q: What colors are available?
A: This listing is offered in Sea Salt, White, Marseille, Oyster, Cerise, Flamme Dorée, Flame and Nuit. Each color is the same pan; only the exterior enamel changes.

Q: Is the 5 Qt. braiser heavy?
A: It is substantial, as all cast iron is, but Le Creuset cast iron is the lightest per quart in the industry, and the wide loop handles make it easier to lift.