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 and unsurpassed heat retention. In a vibrant tropical blue, this cast iron braiser pan is clad in smooth enamel, rendering each piece impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. Designed with double handles for beautiful balance, the everyday pan lends itself to a variety of cooking methods for a wide range of meals. Topped with a stainless steel knob, the close-fitting lid creates a blanket of heat for even cooking, lending itself to braising and keeping foods warm. The rim of each pan has a specially designed "all-round" lip for drip-free pouring with the right or left hand. Non-reactive cooking surface does not require seasoning. Compatible with all types of heat sources, from gas and electric stoves, to ceramic and glass cooktops, to induction and halogen, this braiser pan is perfect for family-size stews, paella or rice.