Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven LS2501-2478SS, 4.5 qt, Indigo Le Creusets cast-iron French ovens are perfect for slow cooking, simmering soups and stews, and baking everything from side dishes to artisan bread Tight-fitting lids keep moisture from escaping, ensuring your slow-cooked dishes are steadily basted in their own juices for moist, delicious results Available in a wide range of Le Creusets signature vibrant glazes, these ovens add a touch of classic French beauty to any kitchen or table, while their unmatched versatility and superior cooking performance will keep you reaching for them for years to come FEATURESSand-cast ovens are painstakingly polished and finished by hand, then sprayed with two coats of enamel and fired twice for an extremely durable and attractive finish Colorful exterior enamel is long-lasting and resists chipping and cracking, while the interior enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling