La Chamba® Saute Pan

Named for its place of origin, La Chamba cookware is crafted completely by hand in one village in Colombia using centuries-old methods. The stunning matte-black finish of this sauté pan, made with local river clay, works as well as cast iron but is much more lightweight and easier to handle, with exceptional heat retention for quick, even frying and browning. It is the ideal size for dinner for two; we placed it on the stove over low heat until it was searing hot, then found it perfect for searing shrimp, white fish and other delicate meats. Making La Chamba cookware is quite literally a community effort, and every piece passes through the hands of various skilled artisans in one village in Colombia. The three types of clay used in the dishes’ construction make them strong enough to use in the oven, microwave or on your stove—but as with all clay cookware, La Chamba pieces should not be exposed to extreme temperature shock. Rinsing a hot pan under cold water, for instance, may cause it to crack.