This oval dutch oven by Mario Batali for Dansk is perfect for roasting whole chickens, pot roasts, simmering stews and more. Chef Batali's extremely versitile dutch oven will be a great addition to your kitchen. When used for slow simmering stews or roasts your meat will come out fork tender. It also excellent for frying and searing at high heat. It's unique lid with interior spikes insures a continous natural basting. So easy to clean with soap and water, Bar Keepers Friend or baking soday paste. It comes in 4 colors- Persimmon, Chianti, Cobalt, White.