Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron Round Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.5-quart, serves 5-6, Made in France - Matte Black
Customer Rating
5
Great for so many things!
on April 6, 2020
Posted by: kammya108
I absolutely love this pot! I have the matte black pot and I love how it looks like a normal cast iron pot, but is enameled so that I don't have to take special care of it. I also bought the Staub cookbook and I have been working my way through it. My favorite thing so far is the no-knead bread and I never knew that you can make bread in a pot!
I love this cocotte because it gives me the look of a traditional cast iron, but with the qualty that Staub produces. It browns perfectly and the lid is great for keeping my food moist. I bring this cocotte camping and it does it all, and so easy to clean!
This cocotte is the perfect size for a family of 4, looking for some leftovers. this enameled dutch oven gets a lot of use at my house, especially during the winter. I love tht it is enameled on the bottom too, don't need to worry about scratching my glass stove top.
If you have never used or owned a Staub oven, then it is time. I started using them about 11 years ago. The trick is getting the right size. I started with a small one. Thinking it would be fine for the two of us. Immediately upgraded to the 5.5-qt. There weren't enough left overs!
This dutch oven makes my life easier. I literally toss a piece of protein, seasonings and some liquid in the pot, put it in the oven and cook for an hour or two. Done! Happy family!
I usually use this 5.5 qt for 3 people. My 7-qt cocotte is pulled out for larger groups and special occasions.
If you don't have any pieces of cast iron yet this is a great one to start your collection with. The size is perfect for soups, stews, braises and even bread. Big enough to cook for 8 but will also perform just as well with smaller quanities. Staub cast iron cocottes are built to last a life time and this size is just right for a growing family.
Easy to give this a great rating, as there is nothing I do not like about this cocotte. Color doesnt matter, as they are all beautiful, intense colors (even black matter is gorgeous in a modern kitchen!) and long-lasting! I love the spike effect on the lids that creates the moisture that circulates inside the pot! Brilliant idea! And better food!
Great Color for my kitchen now that Black & Beige is in vogue. This fantastic Cocotte is well made and keeps moisture and flavors in. Made in France of quality enamel & cast iron.
It is perfect for my small family. It does make a difference food taste wise, efficiency-saves gas and you can serve your delicious dish straight to your table without the need to use another dish. I also bought a staub cast iron trivet to protect my table from direct heat.