The Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a multi-functional cookware that works wonders with slow-cooking recipes. It comes with a tight-fitting lid that helps lock in nutrition and flavor. This pre-seasoned Dutch Oven works like a charm right out of the box. Made of cast iron, this Dutch Oven evenly distributes heat from the bottom through the sidewalls. Also, it retains heat better so your delicious meal remains warm for a long time. Sporting a stylish black color, the cast iron Dutch Oven looks good in most kitchens and it doubles up as an excellent source of nutritional iron. It features loop handles for convenient handling and the oven is easy to clean and maintain.Hailed as a "Best Buy" by Cooks Illustrated Magazine, the Lodge Traditional Dutch Oven with Wire Bail handle has been popular for over a century, and is perfect for camp and hearth cooking.Highlights:Size: 7 QuartDiameter: 12"Depth: 4-3/4"Cast ironPre-seasoned, ready to useFor use on stove topThe original slow cookerSpiral bail handleGreat for soups and stewsNo knead bakers'' favorite Dutch OvensSuper deep fryerAwesome for Cobblers and Souffl�s BoxedUse & Care:Hand washDry immediatelyRub with a light coat of vegetable oil after every useYou may experience some sticking with new cookware so use a little oil when cookingMild soapy water is fine, if you dry and oil immediatelyLodge seasoned cast iron is right at home on any heat source, except the microwave