Posted 3 years ago
KClusert
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My mom gave me this Le Creuset cookware that she got from a friend - it seems to be enameled cast iron ("28" is embossed on the bottom; see 4th image).
***Anyone have an idea of what this type of cookware is called? Or what it is for?***
I cannot find any pictures online of a Le Creuset pot with this same tapered shape.
Initially I thought is was a wok, but the Le Creuset woks online look like they are a slightly different shape (more rounded bottom) - also, I guess my mom's friend told her it is for a certain type of soup?
Hi. KClusert. :-)
I believe that what you have is a vintage Le Crueset cassoulet:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/le-creuset-cobalt-blue-cassoulet-435045080
Here's another:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/discontinued-le-creuset-cassoulet-lid-1907545831
This one appears to be enameled cast iron:
https://www.cutleryandmore.com/le-creuset-cast-iron/cassoulet-dish-p122628
What is cassoulet?:
https://www.bargeconnection.com/blog/cassoulet-a-regional-delicacy-of-the-languedoc
Mamita Alvarez in the kitchen with her cassoulet in 1958's "Gigi":
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/824c5a78-8abc-4eee-8c7c-66ad3a75da12
Oh, even better. Here's one with the original box:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/le-creuset-cassoulet-dish-1946196697
keramikos,
Thank you SO much :D you are a magnificent help <3