[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this item for several reasons. Firstly, because of the color, it is less likely to be stained. I have some Staub cocotte but the stain is always a problem. I don't need to worry when I use this pot. Secondly, the size is just perfect. I want a big pot but not really huge since huge cast iron pots are too heavy. This cocotte is big enough but not really heavy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Haven’t used it much but it nice. Sturdy and heavy. only drawback is that it is difficult to see browning because of the black interior.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm so lucky to have received this cocotte as a gift. I've been using it at least every other day and it has inspired me to cook more and try new things. It cooks evenly, food is nice and hot, and is just the right size. My latest success is homemade bread, and I love making vegetables, too -- so quick and tasty.
What you should know about this product? It is my favorite dutch oven/cocotte, and is my second Staub. Over time, I have I have been given, or bought, a larger Le Crueset, 35+ years, a similiar sized All-Clad stainless steel, almost 20 years, and a Lodge dutch oven, the oldest. All are excellent. This one, the Staub, though, just seems to perform better, evenness of cooking, easy to clean, solid, outer glaze is safely sourced, lid knob is safe for high heat oven use. I had hoped to buy the cocotte in Basil, add a little color to the kitchen, but the matte black was my first choice on my first Staub, and was my default choice for this one. After I have the pleasure of cooking and baking with these, I know these will find a welcome home in another's kitchen. Many thanks to Zwilling Customer Service for help with this order.