LE CREUSETEnameled Cast Iron Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 10.25" (1-3/4 qt.), Marseille

I love this pan! It's seriously heavy though as I broke my wrist a few months ago and can't lift it with that hand, but no issue with my good hand. I couldn't imagine trying to flip anything in it though... Don't touch the handle without some protection, it gets hot!First thing I made with it was ghee, I figured that would be a good way to get a coating on it despite it being enameled. Not sure if that is actually a thing or not, but seemed like a good plan to me...Heat it up on medium heat first, let it heat thoroughly, then add oil and turn it down. It cooks really well and cleans up perfectly easily. I see comments about cooking eggs being a nightmare, but I had no trouble, I cooked it just above the lowest heat and it cooked quickly and left no mess (as shown in the photo).I ordered this because Teflon worries me, and any pan I've had has always ended up with damage to the surface, and therefore needs binned (if you know what's good for your health). I feel like this pan - if treated with care - will last a lifetime. It's expensive, but so is replacing a cheaper pan every year or two.

First off the coating inside this pan is ceramic and NOT non stick. The cast iron range doesn't have any non stick coatings (as far as I know) so some of the disasters reported in reviews are to be expected! With a bit of skill it's possible to cook without the food welding itself to the coating, it's about hitting the right temperature which is not full blast and glowing red, if you go too hot it will get sticky. There is a slight learning curve to get the most out of Le Creuset cast iron but once you get it they can't be beaten.I'm on gas and this pan is great, once hot it holds and distributes the heat very well and requires a surprisingly low flame to sear steak to a dark caramelisation whilst still rare inside. I've had mine for almost a year and it's used very frequently but still looks like new. A non scratch scourer is all I've needed to keep it spotless and the black ceramic interior still has the same lustre as it did when new. I also have a 16cm one that was my late Grandmothers that dates from the early 1970's that's seen better days but is still a great pan so I'm expecting this one to last well.

Best pan I’ve ever owned. First time le creuset owner. After seasoning the pan multiple times as instructed prior to use, the pan has become totally non-stick. It’s incredibly easy to clean, wipe down with a non-scratch sponge without soap, dry with tea towel, light season and it’s ready to use again. It has a heavy quality about it. I use it for everything from eggs in the morning to steak at night. Great addition to any home chefs kitchen.

I like having a diverse range of pans that do different things, from the Le Creuset modern non-stick (they're great), to carbon steel, to cast iron wok (great after effort and persistence) to ceramic (not great).In this I was interested in getting all the loveliness of a traditional-looking cast iron LC pan, but with their excellent modern non-stick coating for instant convenience. My LC cast iron wok took a lot of effort to get the seasoning established and requires some care to maintain it. This pan asks for none of that.So it's easy to use, its colour (red) is very nice indeed and it washes really easily, which I do immediately after use. I give it a rub of oil once done.It's heavy. Its handle will heat up so you have to be careful not to burn yourself when picking it up.It's small. I have a family, but find I use this on the odd time when I'm doing something for myself; it's perfect size for an omelette for 1.I'm very much into kitchen stuff, so this is an indulgence. It's a lovely (albeit unessential) thing and it makes me that little bit happier when I use it.

Amazing quality.

Ordered twice. Both times received item with manufacturing defect (broken lip, uneven color). Will go direct to Le Creuset for purchase.

I love this! the quality is fabtastic! I have an emotional connection to it already!

Literally after 2 weeks after using white marks started appearing. However that’s not the problem, functionality reduced too, steaks started sticking to the pan