The Chasseur Round French Oven is the absolute essential piece of any kitchen! Extremely versatile, the French Oven can be used for stewing, roasting, searing, and braising. The self-basting lid creates the perfect seal, enclosing flavors and aromas while retaining moisture and the nutrient value of food. Made in France - produced in the Champagne Ardennes region of France, known the world over for its fine food and wine. Each piece of Chasseur Cast Iron Cookware is Unique - every piece is hand cast in individual sand molds which are destroyed after each use. Manual Enamelling Process - the trademark Chasseur colored enamel is skillfully applied by hand to each unique piece by trained experts. Optimal Gauge on All Pieces - to promote unsurpassed heat distribution and retention and no hot spots. Self-basting Lids - The weight of Chasseur lids create the perfect seal, and have the additional feature of internal self-basting rings encouraging Made from double-enamelled cast iron. Cast iron is 100% recyclable material. Knob is made from stainless steel. Premium quality, tough and durable. Energy efficient cooking, due to excellent heat retention. Absorbs heat quickly and efficiently distributes it evenly. Round design.