Named for the French term for "gentle fire," Le Creuset's doufeu pot is designed specifically for slow cooking, braising and roasting. The secret to the Dutch oven's ability to lock in flavor is the lid that features a recessed center made to hold ice. When rising steam makes contact with the cool surface it condenses into liquid and is guided by dimples on the underside of the lid back to the food. This continual basting keeps contents moist, locks in flavor and prevents the need to add additional liquid. Like the rest of Le Creuset's renowned cast iron cookware, the Dutch oven is clad in a porcelain enamel finish that resists chipping, requires no seasoning and cleans up easily.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.