Seasoning le creuset?

[Soop]

Do I need to season a le creuset casserol or frying pan? Or are they done? The pan has a rubber handle, so I'm thinking it's not oven safe

[JK Grence the Cosmic Jester]

It's coated with enamel, so seasoning is not necessary (or feasible, for that matter). They're oven safe to about 350 degrees. I like to wrap the handle with a little foil as a protective measure. If you want to use it at higher temperatures, find a nice looking metal handle that's about the same size (your friendly local hardware store carries drawer pulls that work brilliantly) and replace the plastic handle. All you'll need is a screwdriver.

[Soop]

Actually, I talked to my mom yesterday, and she mentioned there was a place that does metal handles. I didn't know what she meant; I'd assumed they would come with metal handles!

[irishnyc]

I think JK means the knob on the lid of the casserole, not the handles. The knobs are made of plastic. I believe the booklet that comes with Le C. says they're good to 400.

[Soop]

Yeah.. Plastic might be better for less heat transference actually.

[JK Grence the Cosmic Jester]

The knob still gets plenty hot.

[mpalmer6c]

See the manufacterer's instructions:

http://www.lecreuset.com/en-us/Care--...

[Soop]

"bad request". I checked that out yesterday, but I couldn't find anything on seasoning. It does say it's enamel coated though, so I'm thinking no