This item is by Cuisinart!  Need I say more?  But just in case you need more ... I bought this to replace a cast iron Dutch oven that my grandmother passed along to me.  The handle finally broke so I bought this item.  So far, I've fried chicken, baked a small picnic ham, baked a whole chicken and this pan hasn't disappointed me yet!  It's just like my grandmother's.  I bought it in red.  You will love the versatility of this item.  It's heavy though (cast iron).