Staub Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven with Horse Lid 5-Qt Authentic. Celebrate the Year of the Horse in style with Staub’s collectible enameled cast-iron pan, featuring an intricately embossed equine portrait on the lid. Perfect for cooking and serving Lunar New Year soups, stir-fries and braises, it also works beautifully for making culinary classics like risotto, pot roast and coq au vin. As versatile as it is functional, this limited-edition piece goes effortlessly from the stovetop or oven to your dining table. Heavyweight enameled cast iron transfers and retains heat evenly. Multicoat enameling creates glossy, vibrantly colored majolique finish that resembles fine ceramics. Black matte interior enamel heats and enhances caramelization. Durable coating is resistant to rust, chips and cracks. Domed lid has spikes that promote self-basting to keep food moist; features expertly embossed equine design and gleaming brass knob. High, sloped sides facilitate mixing and stirring. Wide handles provide secure grip, even with oven mitts. Oven and broiler safe to 500°F. Dimensions & More Info. 6 1/2 high with lid. Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction. Oven and broiler safe up to 500°F. For best results, use low to medium heat. When using high heat, bring slowly to a high temperature. Use plastic, wood or nylon utensils only; metal utensils may damage the enamel. Enamel may chip or crack if banged against a hard surface. Handles and knobs can become very hot. Allow to cool before washing. Stubborn stains can be removed by soaking for a few minutes in hot, soapy water. Dry completely before storing. Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads, harsh detergents, bleach or abrasive cleaners. Staub traces its origin to the Alsace region of France, where founder Francis Staub designed his first enameled pot while working in an old French artillery factory in 1974. With the goal of creating the perfect pot for cooking the region’s traditional hearty soups, stews and braises, he combined cast iron, the most popular material of the time, with the latest enameling technology available. Today, Staub still makes its cookware at a traditional atelier in France, casting each pot in an individual sand mold, which is heated to 800°F and destroyed after use. The exterior enamel coating is made with glass powder and mineral pigments, applied in two or three coats to generate brilliant glossy colors.
