A prized possession of early pioneers and many mountain men a dutch oven is a valuable tool for home or for the great outdoors. From simple lunches to exquisite dinners you too can enjoy its versatility-stewing boiling steaming baking roasting poaching or frying.Will not rust easy to clean and one third the weight of cast-iron May be used directly on stove top or camp stoves Transmits heat quickly Needs less heat than cooking with cast-iron 10 dutch oven holds 2 quarts