Inspired by traditional French braisers, this versatile buffet casserole is designed to employ both wet and dry heat to break down and tenderize tough cuts of meat. With its gently curved sides, shallow profile, and wide, flat base, this cookware offers a range of culinary techniques, including poaching, searing, roasting, and browning. The buffet casserole holds 2-1/4 quarts and measures approximately 10-4/5 by 13-2/5 by 4-3/5 inches.

Crafted from heavy-duty cast iron, the cookware's colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking, while its durable, nonreactive sand-colored interior enamel provides a smooth surface for cooking and an optimal palette for food presentation. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the unit browns and cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots, making it suitable for a variety of culinary tasks, from marinating to stovetop cooking to oven finishing.

The casserole comes equipped with two cast-iron loop side handles to facilitate convenient transport, and its secure-fitting lid locks in heat, moisture, and flavor. The lid also comes fitted with a black phenolic knob that's oven-safe to 350 degrees F.

Beautiful enough for the table yet durable enough to outlive its lifetime limited warranty, this heavy casserole is perfect for preparing and ceremoniously serving a variety of dishes, from baked pasta to steamed mussels to cherry cobbler. It can be safely used on any stovetop, including induction, and should be hand washed for best results.

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