Pre-Seasoned and ready to use - Safe on all cooktops and oven safe upto 500 degreesSelf-basting Chistera spikes continuously keep food moist and continually baste the dish in its own juices evenly And bread baking crusty brown perfectionExceptional heat distribution and retention cast iron retains heat evenly thoroughlyLoop handles make it easy to move from stove top to oven- Elegant Traditional design makes it a nice dish to serve in Oven / cooktop to tableGreat for At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over a camp fire - These Dutch Oven is a extremely versatile vessel, perfect for savory stews and roast, as well as crispy breads and cobblers. The right tool to sear, saute, simmer, bake, broil, braise, roast, fry, or grill. This Dutch Oven is brutally tough for decades of cooking