Made of heat-retaining, high-performing cast iron, Le Creuset's deep Dutch oven is coated with a durable enamel glaze glazed in an ocean-blue hue inspired by the French port city of Marseille. The generously sized pot is perfect for soups and stews, and because of its depth is less prone to boil-overs or splatters. A smooth interior promotes caramelization and is impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. The close-fitting lid creates a blanket of heat for moist and even cooking.