The Staub Cocotte is unsurpassed for slow cooking meats and vegetables to tender perfection and for simmering hearty soups and stews. Cast iron possesses exceptional heat retaining qualities, resulting in even heating throughout. The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results. The Cocotte also makes a great serving piece, going directly from stove to table. Made in France Self-basting spikes on the lid create a rain-forest effect evenly returning juices back onto food Heavy weight, tight-fitting lid retains moisture Oven Safe up to 500F Nickel steel knob. Round Cocotte Fondamentales Line by Staub made of black cast iron. Dimensions cm 26 Capacity lt 5,2 . Brass or nickel knob, oven . Cast iron round cocotte with a black finish and nickel knob for oven use Closed circuit and spikes cooking allows self basting and enamelled black matte interior provides genuine flavour. Smooth enamel bottom, providing constant and optimum performance Cast iron retains and evenly diffuses heat, and it is induction hob compatible Easy to clean, dishwasher safe , and resists up to 500°F.