Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 5.75-qt Coq au Vin Cocotte - Dark Blue
Customer Rating
5
Functional and beautiful
on September 10, 2020
Posted by: Peanuts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the deep blue color and appearance of the cocotte especially the hen handle on the lid. Lid is heavy and does it great job of basting the meat in the oven. Goes from oven to table beautifully. However there are some bumps under the lid and chips off the rim though those may not affect the performance of the pot.
So many dutch ovens are round. I really like the oval design on this one. The natural properties of cast iron make it heat very evenly and hold temperature for a long time. The enamel coating means no seasoning and easy cleanup. The black matte interior gives great browning and the braising spikes on the lid keep my food moist. I like doing a whole chicken in here but even more i like to do a nice long braise in pieces. The rooster knob is available separately but comes with this model......bonus. The exterior enamel color is super attractive and is so much easier to clean than regular cast iron.
This pan is very well constructed. It has a dark interior which helps brown foods, and prevents staining. The lids are flat and heavy which helps keep the liquids in the pan when roasting or braising. Very versatile, can even be used to make delicious homemade bread. Worth it's weight in gold.
My entire family uses this coq au vin. It makes soup, it steams, deep fries braises, sautes and we even cook burgers and steaks in it. The heat capability of the pan is exceptional - heats up quickly and evenly, also stays hot for hours. It has self-basting spikes on the interior of the lid which collect and return all moisture back into dish keeping your flavor base intact. The pan can be used on any cooking surface, up to 572F.
This blue is stunning! My daughter bought me this for Mother's Day one year and it has quickly become one of my favorite cocottes. I do make coq au vin it too! It is the perfect size for family gatherings be it at the holidays or your Sunday dinner. The self-basting lid produces moist and tender results for what could be not so moist and tender if left to cook without basting. The dark enamel interior cleans up so easily, even after long braises in the oven or on top of the stove. I use this cocotte for many dishes and take it directly from the oven/stove to the table. It makes such a great presentation!
Third one for me in this deep blue colour. Pleasantly surprised by the fact the bottom has adequate size for braising as well! Cute rooster for uniqueness...Easy cleaning inside and out.
I love Staub in general, especially this pan. I love the shape, the color, the even browning of my food, the adorable and interchangeable knob, the perfect seal of the lid to lock in moisture. I seriously can not say one bad thing about this piece. Everyone should own one.