Le CreusetEnameled Cast-Iron 2-Quart Round French Oven, Red

• 2-quart French oven made of enameled cast iron for even, thorough heating.
• Cast-iron loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table.
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid with phenolic knob helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor.
• Washing by hand recommended; oven-safe to 350 degrees F.
• Measures 7-1/2 by 9-2/3 by 5 inches; limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description ------------------- Beautiful enough for the table yet durable enough to outlive its lifetime limited warranty, this heavy, round, 2-quart French oven offers a convenient capacity for preparing and serving one-pot dinners for two, smaller entrees, or side dishes like macaroni and cheese. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron products, it's hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. The cast-iron oven provides a colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel that resists chipping and cracking and a durable, nonreactive sand-colored interior enamel that offers a smooth surface for cooking, as well as an optimal palette for food presentation. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to s and odors, the oven browns and cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. Two loop cast-iron side handles help ensure safe transport and a steady grip even when wearing oven mitts, and the unit's secure-fitting lid locks in heat and moisture while cooking. The lid's phenolic knob withstands heat up to 350 degrees F, and the vessel can be safely used on any stovetop, including induction. Though dishwasher-safe, Le Creuset recommends hand-washing the French oven for best results. .com ---- Beautiful enough for the table and durable enough to outlive its lifetime warranty against defects, this heavy, round, 2-quart French oven is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving dishes like cassoulet and vegetable soup. It's made of cast iron, with both exterior and interior clad in two coats of enamel. As cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention and enamel is impervious to s and odors, the oven (or casserole) browns and cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating. It's safe on any stovetop, including induction, and dishwasher-safe. The plastic knob on its heavy, tight-fitting lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron products, it's hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack