With sloping, tapered sides best suited for stirring, Staub's Essential French Oven is ideal for making creamy risotto. You'll also love it for slow-simmering soups, stews and tagines as well as French classics like coq au vin. With the depth of a sauté pan and the curved sides of a skillet, this essential pan is a kitchen mainstay and a symbol of French culinary heritage.

• Heavyweight enameled cast iron transfers and retains heat evenly.
• Innovative domed Chistera lid has interior spikes that promote self-basting to keep food moist and is adorned with a traditional Gallic rooster and nickel-plated brass knob.
• Multicoat enameling creates a glossy, vibrantly colored "majolique" finish that resembles fine ceramics.
• Resistant to rust, chipping and cracking, the coating requires no additional seasoning like some other cast-iron pieces.
• Ideal for use on all cooktops, including induction.
• Made in France.
• Commercial Grade: Thoughtfully designed and expertly engineered to meet rigorous standards and best practices from select commercial testing.