Preferred by some of the world's greatest chefs, French-made Staub cookware is renowned for its superior heat retention and oven-to-table good looks. Made of enameled cast iron, this petite French oven cooks evenly and efficiently and has a grey enamel coating that resists chipping. Its signature matte-black enamel interior excels at braising, roasting and caramelizing, and is scratch resistant and easy to clean. This graphite Dutch oven is a timeless standby, perfectly proportioned for cooking rice, jam and stew. To ensure moist and flavorful results, the spiked lid is designed to create a rain-forest effect that returns juices back on the food for continuous, natural basting.