Chasseur Classic Cast Iron Cookware has been traditionally crafted in the Invicta foundry and enameling plants established since 1924 in Donchery in the French Champagne Ardenne region known all around the world for its food and wine. Each piece of Chasseur Cast Iron Cookware is Unique-every piece that is hand cast and crafted in individual sand molds which are destroyed after each use. Constructed from heavy cast iron and thickly enameled, the heating qualities of Chasseur allow you to maintain remarkably even temperatures whether simmering on the stove or braising in the oven. Chasseur is ideal for a wide array of applications, deglaze and clean easily, and features heavy cast iron lids with stay-cool phenolic handles that are oven safe to 220C. Manual Enamelling Process-the trademark Chasseur colored enamel is skilfully applied by hand to each unique piece by trained experts Cast Iron Classique collection has an Optimal Gauge on All Pieces - to promote unsurpassed heat distribution and retention and no hot spots. Self-basting Lids-The weight of Chasseur lids creates the perfect seal and has the additional feature of internal self-basting rings encouraging re-absorption of moisture and even distribution of flavor. Environmentally Friendly-Chasseur uses up to 80% recycled material. Suitable for all Heat Sources Including Induction Oven Safe to 220C