Le Creuset's cast-iron Dutch oven is clad in smooth enamel in our own exclusive shade of graphite grey, rendering each piece impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. The round pot's non-reactive cooking surface does not require seasoning, and its snug fitting lid allows the heat to surround the food for even cooking and keeping cooked foods warm. Compatible with all types of heat sources, the Dutch oven features large, easier-to-grip handles and a gleaming gold-finished knob. Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cast iron cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention.