Signature Roaster – 24cm Black

Signature Round Casserole 24 cm Black. The classic in its most serious color.

The Signature Round Casserole 24 cm in Black is Le Creuset's classic round cast iron casserole with approx. 4.2 liters volume, light enamel interior, for all hob types including induction. Not lightweight, not microwave-safe, not a pan for quick high flames.

The Signature Round Casserole 24 cm in Black measures 24 centimeters in diameter and holds approximately 4.2 liters – the medium size for a small household. On the outside, it features the black colored enamel, and on the inside, the light glaze, with a heat-resistant knob on the lid. From searing to simmering to serving, everything stays in this one pot.

Cast iron works with time

Cast iron absorbs heat slowly, distributes it evenly from the base to the walls, and retains it there. This is precisely the difference to lightweight cookware: once heated, the casserole continues to cook at low to medium heat – it doesn't need more, and you shouldn't give it more, because gentle heat preserves the material.

This saves energy and changes the way you cook. A braised dish will cook evenly on a low flame, nothing burning on a hot spot. And when the casserole comes to the table, its contents stay hot for a long time – the pot is also the serving dish. It works on all hob types, from gas to ceramic to induction, can go in the oven, and even in the freezer.

Searing also works well in the enamel: sear meat vigorously over medium heat, deglaze the fond with wine or stock, put the lid on – the rest is patience. Because the pot retains heat so evenly, it forgives long cooking times without anything sticking to the bottom.

The enamel and its rules

The interior of the casserole features Le Creuset's light enamel. Its smooth surface is easy to clean and shows how far the fond is when searing – something you can't see on a dark background. The lid seals tightly, keeping moisture in the pot; its knob is heat-resistant up to 250 °C, but gets hot in the oven and should be handled with a glove.

Two things you should know. Cast iron is not suitable for the microwave – metal does not belong in there. And if you expect feather-light cookware, you won't be happy with a cast iron casserole: the weight is part of the function, because the mass is the heat storage. Although the casserole is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is still recommended – it preserves the patina that forms over the years.

Should something bake on, warm water soaked with a little dish soap will help – abrasive cleaners and steel wool have no place on enamel. When cared for in this way, the surface will last decades of daily use.

Cast from one mold since 1925

In 1925, foundry technician Armand Desaegher and enamel specialist Octave Aubecq teamed up to produce cast iron casseroles with colored enamel – the birth of Le Creuset. The round Cocotte was one of the first products and remains the heart of the brand to this day.

Every casserole is still manufactured using the sand casting method, where each mold is used only once – no two pots are identical down to the gram. This is followed by several layers of enamel, which give the cast iron its color and the interior its smooth surface.

Le Creuset offers a 30-year warranty on the casserole. This is not a marketing number, but a statement about its lifespan: a Signature casserole is more likely to be inherited than replaced.

Black like the professional kitchen

Black is the color at home in restaurant kitchens: unassuming in appearance, timeless on the table. The 24 cm in black combines the most practical size in the range with the color that suits any tableware – from white porcelain to stoneware plates.

Some pots you buy for a recipe. This one you buy for the next thirty years.