Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron 4.5-quart Flamme Doree Round Dutch Oven

Description The iconic Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Expertly crafted from enameled cast iron, the everyday versatility of the Dutch oven makes it ideal for everything from slow-cooking and braising to roasting, baking, frying chicken, beef stew, no-knead bread, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, soups, stews and more. The light-colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress. Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that locks in moisture and flavor to produce superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean vibrant porcelain enamel requires no seasoning and minimizes sticking.Le Creuset's eternal flame just became brighter. One hundred years after introducing the heritage color that started it all, comes its modern evolution. Le Creuset Flamme Doree, a golden flame. Infused with a fresh glistening finish, it's luminescence casts a sparkling sheen on the beloved brilliant original. A new, crucible knob design serves as a beacon of style and joie de vivre. Exuding a fiery glamour all its own, Flamme Doree illuminates every decor and echoes the culinary passion of chefs and discerning palates. Vibrantly familiar and globally recognizable, the renewed celebratory color honors the past as it lights the way to the future.Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention; durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and crackingWide-loop handles are designed for easy lifting; iconic stainless steel crucible knob with a light gold finish is safe at any temperatureTight-fitting lid is specially designed to circulate steam and return moisture back to the foodCompatible with all cooktops including induction, ceramic, electric, gas, halogen and oven; metal utensil safeMade in France with a lifetime warranty; dishwasher safe, although hand-washing recommended