Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 2-Quart Round French Oven, Flame

Amazon.com Beautiful enough for the table and durable enough to outlive its lifetime warranty against defects, this heavy, round, 2-quart French oven is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving dishes like cassoulet and vegetable soup. It's made of cast iron, with both exterior and interior clad in two coats of enamel. As cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the oven (or casserole) browns and cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating. It's safe on any stovetop, including induction, and dishwasher-safe. The plastic knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron products, it's hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack Product description Cook on the stovetop then move food into the oven using this 2 quart round French oven. Ideal for cooking and re-heating risotto, soups, stew, chowders and for simmering or slow-cooking foods. Secure lid seals in all the moisture and flavor. Cast iron enameled French oven retains heat well and is beautiful enough to bring right to the table as you serve. Features sturdy, cast handles on sides so you can lift and carry with ease. ... 2-quart French oven made of enameled cast iron for even, thorough heating Cast-iron loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table Heavy, tight-fitting lid with phenolic knob helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor Washing by hand recommended; oven-safe to 350 degrees F Measures 7-1/2 by 9-2/3 by 5 inches; limited lifetime warranty