Keep kitchen tools and accessories neatly stored and within easy reach with the help of this charming utensil crock by Le Creuset. Measuring approximately 4-3/4 by 4-3/4 by 6 inches, the round-shaped crock sits sturdily on the countertop, providing a deeper 2-3/4-quart capacity to accommodate utensils with longer handles--from spatulas and whisks to wooden spoons and ladles. Even more, the crock displays an attractive glaze and a flared top where concentric raised rings draw attention to its brand name in raised capital letters.
As part of Le Creusets line of stoneware, the piece features a hard-wearing, impermeable finish fired at temperatures as high as 2192 degrees F. With a porosity level of less than 1 percent, it blocks moisture absorption, which can lead to cracking, crazing, and rippling along the interior. The units high-quality enamel exterior protects against metal marks and other damage, plus it makes it fun to mix and match with other coordinating Le Creuset pieces (sold separately). And thanks to its unmatched thermal resistance from -65 degrees F to 500 degrees F, Le Creuset stoneware moves gracefully from the microwave or oven (or under the broiler) to the table for serving to the refrigerator or freezer for storing leftovers to the dishwasher for quick cleanup.
Perfect for kitchens with limited drawer space, this large utensil crock holds handfuls of whisks, spatulas, and spoons. At 6 inches high and 6-3/4 inches across, its a handy size to keep near the stove yet spacious enough to double as a cookie jar. The crock is made of heavy stoneware, which keeps it from tipping over when loaded. Le Creusets colorful porcelain enamel finish on the crock resists scratching, chipping, staining, and cracking, and gradates from a darker hue at the bottom to a lighter hue at the top. Like all Le Creuset ware, the crock is dishwasher-safe. --Ann Bieri