Use it on top of the stove to braise and sear, and it can be covered and used like a Dutch Oven to complete the cooking process by baking in the oven. Made of a heavy-gauge aluminum that distributes heat evenly and eliminates hot spots as you cook. Safe for use in the oven and under the broiler. Hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to food. Balanced handles make even full pans easy to manage and carry.