This 7-quart gray Dutch oven is built around a 4.5mm cast-iron core, which is what lets it hold steady heat for hard sears and long, slow braises without temperature swings when cold ingredients hit the pot. Four layers of chip-resistant enamel mean no seasoning is required, and cleanup stays simple even after scorched-on sauces. The extra-wide handles make it easy to move from stovetop to oven to table, whether you're serving a braise straight out of the pot or letting it cool on a trivet.

The included grill lid is a nice bonus for cooks who like to sear or grill directly on the range, since it flips over into a grill pan that shares the same heat retention as the base. If gray isn't your color, the same 7-quart design is available in black, blue, and red, and if you'd rather stick with a traditional lid, the classic lid version covers that same capacity without the grill attachment.

For browsing the full range of braisers and pots built on this same enameled cast-iron construction, the enameled cast iron collection is a good place to compare sizes and lid styles side by side.