The Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Saucepan is a kitchen staple perfect for wild rice fondue glazed carrots gravy caramel making sauces but also for side dishes preparing grains poaching simmering and reheating. The smoothly curved interior and rounded base are ideal for stirring and reducing sauces. The extended helper handle and contoured main handle provide added control for maneuvering from the kitchen to the table. The light-colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress. Individually crafted by French artisans from the finest quality materials since 1925 Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware is beloved for its perfected design and exceptional heat retention that produces superior results from stove to oven to table. Designed for generations of durability the easy-to-clean porcelain enamel requires no seasoning minimizes sticking and is dishwasher safe.