Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 7-qt Round Cocotte - Grenadine
Customer Rating
5
on May 21, 2020
Posted by: Cooking Mommy
This cocotte cooks it all. I love to use it to make beef bone broth. The size of the pan can accommodate all those big meat bones. The pan has wonderful heating capability - heats quickly, evenly and retains heat for hours. It has self-basting spikes on the interior of the lid which collect and return all moisture back into dish so your dish stay flavorful and moist. Our family loves to pan fry steaks in this cocotte, it has incredible searing capability allowing for perfect caramelizaiton.
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.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the user. This beautiful color, Grenadine 7 qt, is my preferred Staub oven, but in my collection I have several other colors and enjoy each one. Honestly, the Majolique colors are the very best and worth the little extra price. I never see fingerprints and they are like stained glass, different lighting give a different appearance. I love this size for entertaining, it gives food a bit of room to move around, which makes it easier to use from oven to table. A nice sized roast fits comfortably along with any root veggies that you want to add. It gives you room to stir the liquid without spilling a drop for liquid gold!
If you have never used or owned a Staub oven, then it is time. I started using them about 11 years ago. And it makes my life easier. I literally toss a piece of meat or pieces of chicken, add a seasonings (I always include onion, garlic, salt and pepper) some liquid (usually a combo of tomatoes, chicken stock and wine), put it in the oven and cook for an hour or two. Done! Happy family!
The 7qt is terrific for a larger family. I usually use the 5 qt for 3 people. My 7qt, which I have in grenadine, is pulled out for larger groups and special occasions.
This is a beautiful piece that can go from your oven, cook top, to your kitchen table, and back in the refrigerator. It can feed several people. I would recommend it for holiday season, especially since it is so beautiful and eye catching.
Every Staub cocotte is unsurpassed for slow-cooking meats and vegetables to tender perfection, and for simmering hearty stews and soups and even baking breads. Staub's special matte black enamel interior and self-basting spiked lid guarantee perfect browning and braising for flavor-enhanced food. From comfort food to sumptuous suppers, every dish is special when served in Staub.
I have so many pieces of Staub. Grenadine is the most beautiful color and 7qt is a great size for a family. We use it for making broths, soups, and stews.