Please note, this item is considered a second choice by our factory in France. All seconds are handmade using our usual crafting methods, but with minor glazing or ceramic blemishes, neither of which minimize the quality of performance. All Seconds are final sale. 

In an effort to minimize our impact on the environment, unglazed items are recycled and the materials reused. For the same reason, we've decided to make our seconds available for purchase at a significant discount.

If you're visiting the Burgundy region of France, you can shop our ceramic seconds in our physical Emile Henry Factory Shop, located in Marcigny. In the U.S., seconds are available online only.

In common use, sublime is an adjective meaning "awe-inspiringly grand”, like the best chocolate fudge sundae you've ever had. The result of extensive research, ‘Sublime’ ceramic makes it possible to create and serve all kinds of recipes—with unparalleled ease of use. Sublime is made from a new ceramic technology designed to do all kinds of cooking and to do it better than other materials. What makes this technology so remarkable is its versatility. It can handle the high heat of searing, frying or barbecuing on the grill and also softly cook on low heat so that sugars in a caramel sauce or a custard are gently heated without burning or over cooking. The Sublime ceramic distributes heat smoothly across the whole pot better than any metal, including cast iron or stainless steel and it is 50% lighter than those other materials.  Sublime can be used on direct flame, stovetop - gas, electric or glass, charcoal or gas BBQ grills, in the oven, microwave, and is dishwasher safe. 

Benefits for using Sublime:

• Le labo, the EH laboratory, has created a revolutionary new ceramic technology that is equal to or superior to cast iron and enamel Dutch ovens and more versatile
• Achieves very high temperatures in less than one minute. Sublime offers the ability to: brown, deglaze, sear, fry, sauté, simmer, bake bread and slow cook
• Up to 50% lighter than similar size branded cast iron and enamel Dutch ovens on the market
• 100% made from natural materials – no chemicals or engineered metal compounds
• Min temp: -4f
• Max temp: no high heat limitations
• Dimpled lid creates a self-basting cooking environment, yielding flavorful, tender, moist results
• No seasoning or precooking prep needed
• Wide lid knob offers a stable grip and doubles as a spoon rest
• Sturdy, open, oversized handles, for easy confident transport
• Designed with generous curved bottom for easy stirring and simple cleanup
• Highly resistant to thermal and mechanical shock
• Cream interiors enhance cooking visibility
• Naturally non-stick ultra-smooth satin glaze for easy cleaning
• Dishwasher and microwave safe.