Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention, and lids that create an even "blanket" of heat. This cerise cast iron saucepan with long handle and lid is clad in smooth enamel in kitchen-friendly cherry red, rendering it impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. Non-reactive cooking surface does not require seasoning. Topped with a stainless steel knob, the lidded pot is compatible with all types of heat sources, from gas and electric stoves, to ceramic and glass cooktops, to induction and halogen—even solid fuel and open fire.