Essenso Enameled Cast Iron Braiser Casserole Shallow Dutch Oven Orange 3.5 qt Enameled cast-iron shallow dutch oven/braiser/casserole with beautiful orange glaze. Great for braises, shallow slow-cooking,casseroles &ndash; any recipe that begins with searing/browning/braising and continues in the oven! USER FRIENDLY & FUNCTIONAL: In addition to cast iron&rsquo;s superior heat retention and even heat distribution properties, Essenso&rsquo;s 3-layer enameled cast iron braiser / casserole / shallow dutch oven doesn&rsquo;t require seasoning, its impermeable surface can be used with acidic foods and wine, and it&rsquo;s resistant to cracking and rusting. Easily tolerates up to 500F in the oven. Smooth surface is more user friendly with glass stoves than traditional cast iron cookware. ENAMEL COATING: Good food release properties when lightly lined with cooking oil and used on medium-low heat. Promotes easier to clean, healthier, residue-free cast-iron cooking. If preheated on low-medium heat, cast iron doesn&rsquo;t require higher heats that lead to food sticking and burning. OVEN/STOVE-TO-TABLE: A beautiful piece to present on the table straight out of the oven or off the stove. Cast iron heat retaining properties will keep food hot on the table. Great for mac and cheese, lasagne, risotto, rice, applesauce, baked beans and searing meats before continued cooking in the oven. With its large cooking surface and cast iron&rsquo;s even heat distribution properties, this pan works great for frying,poaching and saut&eacute;ing recipes as well! Made in Turkey. Limited Lifetime Warranty.