[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Cocotte is a perfect addition to my newly born love of baking and cooking during all that’s going on. Great price and great buy!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my first ever Staub Cocotte this year to upgrade a vintage enameled set I’ve finally outgrown. The idea of cooking in cast iron was never a thought that occurred until receiving and cooking for the first time in my 7 qt Cocotte, in Basil I might add which is just stunning! I love how almost effortless it is to clean. And the browning is amazing. Salmon comes out perfect every time. I’m a forever Staub cook now.
This cocotte is the ultimate family dinner size and you may even have leftovers. You can makes soup, steam, deep fry, pan fry, bake or boil in it. The heat capability of the pan is amazing - 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 - nothing dries out and the food stays moist. My favorite thing about the pan is how well it sears meat. Perfect caramelization every time.
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.
7 quarts is the perfect size to have for lots of guests. Bottom plenty large for searing and braising as well. Beneath the solid lid are nobs that continually moisturize mea.l
Love this size basil color dutch oven, plenty of room for a full sized pot roast and all the fixings. I love that there is enough clearance on the top to allow the basting spikes to do their job on the top of the roast. It doesn't dry out at all. The majolique green enamel gives such an earthy look but maintains the elegance of staub.