Braise, bake and deep-fry with the Emile Henry Sublime Dutch Oven. Made from a unique ceramic material, this Dutch oven conducts heat exceptionally well and transfers it evenly—great for achieving perfect sears on your favorite meats and veggies. The ceramic is lightweight yet sturdy, making it fantastic for stovetop to table presentation, and the oversized handles provide a secure grip. The included lid is dimpled to create a self-basting environment, so you can achieve delicious, moist results on roasts, stews and more. In common use, sublime means awe-inspiringly grand—like the best chocolate fudge sundae you've ever had. The result of extensive research, Sublime ceramic makes it possible to create and serve all kinds of recipes—Sublime is made from a new ceramic technology designed to do all kinds of cooking and to do it better than other materials. What makes this technology so remarkable is its versatility: It can handle the high heat of searing, frying or barbecuing on the grill. The Sublime ceramic distributes heat smoothly across the whole pot better than any metal, including cast iron or stainless steel, and it’s 50% lighter than those other materials. Sublime can be used on direct flame, stovetop (gas, electric or glass), charcoal or gas BBQ grills, in the oven, in the microwave, and in the dishwasher.