I have never seen a dutch oven this big before. I can cook huge batches of chili and jam at once. I love the matte interior. I get superior browning and the enamel coating makes it a breeze to clean. The braising spikes on the underside of the lid redistribute the moisture giving me great cooking results. I love the heat retention i get from the cast iron.
If you are cooking for a crowd, you need this cocotte! I love this size and I love this shape especially for roasting chickens or baking a boule of sourdough bread. You have enough room to add your vegetables in with the chicken, which is a huge plus. For baking bread the cast iron is perfect because it conducts heat so well, and retains the heat. The spikes under the lid collect moisture and self-baste whatever dish you are baking or roasting in the oven, all while it is cooking, so almost like you have an extra hand! You get to take all the credit though! Bread does come out perfect when baked in a staub and your chickens will come out juicy and golden brown.
Huge size for feeding large amounts of people! This awesome holiday time piece can fit all you need serve multiple people. No more worrying about needing to do the same recipe twice in two separate dishes! This cocotte will cooks beautifully while the self basting lid will keep your food nice and juicy!
Yes this pot is a beast! Big, heavy and perfect for that chili cookoff! Holds a large quanity of food without sacrificing quality of heat retention and flavor. Use it to cook for a crowd either on the stove, oven or even smoker and grill!