The iconic Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Expertly crafted from enameled cast iron, the everyday versatility of the Dutch oven makes it ideal for everything from slow-cooking and braising to roasting, baking, frying chicken, beef stew, no-knead bread, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, soups, stews and more. The light-colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress. Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that locks in moisture and flavor to produce superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability, the easy-to-clean vibrant porcelain enamel requires no seasoning and minimizes sticking.