With the Staub Round Dutch Oven 26cm Black, you get an eye-catcher. You can use the enameled cast iron pan to sear, bake, steam, and caramelize ingredients. The cast iron distributes the heat gradually and evenly and retains it well. Once the pan is heated, you can continue at a low temperature. This way, your dish cooks slowly and you save energy at the same time. The flat, heavy lid has spikes on the inside. This drip system and the condensation process sprinkle moisture on the contents of your Staub Dutch oven continuously. As a result, the dish simmers evenly and you hardly lose moisture. Want to speed up the condensation process? Put ice cubes in the lid when simmering.