poured, you can prepare a wide variety of dishes in the traditional way - taste "as in the old days"! There are 3 feet on the bottom of the vortex to place it on top of the embers. The lid has a raised lip and thus allows it to be filled with embers so that you can cook even at high heat. A steel scale and carrying handle are also included. With this "dutch oven" you can cook a wide variety of foods such as bread, various meat dishes, beans, casseroles and different casseroles. The cast iron container that maintains the temperature gives these foods a special taste.