Wide, shallow design brings sauces to a boil quickly for faster reduction, and curved walls make stirring easier. Steam vent in lid helps prevent boil-over. No metallic taste! The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home décor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in France. 6 lbs. 2 1/4 Quart capacity. 8 1/2" Dia. (16 1/2" w / handles) x 2 3/4"H (4 1/2" w / lid). Product Features • Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating • Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains • Wide, shallow design speeds cooking time • Broad cooking surface speeds evaporation - ideal for reducing sauces • Curved walls improves stirring • Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler • Steam vent in lid helps prevent boil-over • Foods will not react with the enameled finish • Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant • Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times • Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer • Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes • Long handle and helper handle makes food transfer easy • Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F • Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen • Saucepan is safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F (do not put knob under the broiler) • Bright color choices coordinate with virtually