EC6D50 Cast Iron Enameled Dutch Oven, 6 Qt

It is actually glass that becomes bonded to the cast iron at high temperatures. A particulate of glass, called frit, is applied to the cast iron vessel and then baked at temperatures between 1200 and 1400° F. The glass frit melts and fuses to the cast iron, forming a bond. Porcelain enamel on cast iron is heat tolerant and impervious to water and other consumables. It knows that cooking is about more than just the food; it's about the memories. The family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are rooted in America..syi