This Staub cast iron round cocotte has a 3.8 litre capacity and comes with a heavy, tight fitting, flat lid that features self-basting spikes for continuous, even distribution of juices throughout cooking. It intensifies flavours and retains the aromas and vitamins within the food, so it's moist and flavourful, and the interior black matte enamel finish requires little seasoning over time, and is more resistant to scratches and chips. Enamel cast iron is a traditionally strong material that's ideal for low heat cooking, and retains heat better than any other material.