Made of cast iron enameled in pearlescent grey-brown, this large Dutch oven is perfect for roasting, braising and slow cooking. The oval shape is particularly suited to cooking longer cuts of meat or poultry. Impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains, the Dutch oven provides unsurpassed heat retention, with a lid that creates an even "blanket" of heat. Compatible with all types of heat sources, from gas and electric stoves, to ceramic and glass cooktops, to induction and halogen, the oven has a larger, easy-to-grip handles and a heat-resistant knob on the lid.