Experienced and novice cooks can agree, a Dutch oven is a kitchen essential for slow cooking, steaming, and baking. The Tramontina 5 Qt Hard Anodized Aluminum Covered Dutch Oven will easily become your most used appliance due to its incredible versatility. Its heavy-gauge aluminum construction allows for a reliable uniformity, while the heat- and shatter-resistant glass lid helps reduce spills and keep in the heat. With a durable hard anodized exterior finish and a reinforced nonstick interior coating, this sauce pan is sure to last you years and make clean-up a breeze. Its stainless steel lid and side handles also come with a satin finish, making it a sleek and modern addition to your kitchen. The Tramontina 5 Qt Hard Anodized Aluminum Covered Dutch Oven is compatible with gas, electric and ceramic glass cooktops, is oven-safe up to 350F / 176C, and includes a lifetime warranty.