The oval shape of this casserole makes it ideal for cooking a whole chicken or a leg of lamb. It’s also best for slow cooking, stews and soups. Its heavy lid with unique concentric rings creates a self-basting effect that keeps your food tender and moist while retaining the flavour. A 27cm oval cocotte typically serves 4 to 6people. This product is made in France. It provides all the benefits of cooking with cast iron including compatibility with the use of induction and other cooktops. Features: Made in France – produced in the Champagne Ardennes region of France, known the world over for its fine food and wine. Each piece of Chasseur Cast Iron Cookware is Unique – every piece is hand cast in individual sand moulds which are destroyed after each use. Manual Enamelling Process – the trademark Chasseur coloured enamel is skillfully applied by hand to each unique piece by trained experts. Optimal Gauge on All Pieces – to promote unsurpassed heat distribution and retention and no hot spots. Environmentally Friendly – Chasseur uses up to 80% recycled material and is 100% recyclable. Suitable for all Heat Sources Including Induction Beautiful enough to use from the stovetop or oven – straight to the tabletop. Heavy lid with unique concentric rings creates a self-basting effect that keeps your food tender and moist while retaining the flavour. Oven Safe to 250oC (for pots with stainless steel knobs) and 220oC (for pots with black knobs).