Le Creuset's cast-iron braiser pan is clad in a smooth enamel in our own exclusive shade of graphite grey, rendering each piece impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. This braiser pan is perfect for family-size stews, paella or rice. Its non-reactive cooking surface does not require seasoning and braises to perfection with wet or dry cooking methods. Compatible with all types of heat sources, the lidded pan is topped with a gleaming gold-finished knob. Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cast iron cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention.