The dark sapphire blue is stunning in person. Oh yeah, my husband (who is an amazing cook) says this is the “best brand ever” quality-wise. But from a wife’s (who doesn’t cook) opinion, it’s just really pretty. We have a larger one in the basil green, and it’s really pretty, too. They look nice left out on the stove.
I have other pieces of Staub cookware that are phenomenal. I just ordered this one and can't wait to begin using it. I have never had a problem when it comes to Quality or function. I believe Staub is the highest quality.
One thing I would recommend is to be gentle on the heat. These pans heat up quickly and evenly and it is not necessary to use high flame or a high setting on an electric stove...... even though they tolerate a high heat.
Read the care and use instructions carefully and your pan will last you a lifetime.
Purchased this to use for the No Knead bread recipe. Not only makes great bread but is the perfect size for an everyday pan for my family of 4. Great for soups, stews, macaroni and cheese, as well as all types of grains and oatmeal. This has clearly become my go to pan, since it really has so many uses, and has helped elevate my cooking. Worth every penny, and also looks great on the stovetop!
Love the blue. Truly my favorite of all of the Staub colors. This pan cooks as good as it looks. Use for soups, stews, sauces, and deep frying. Works with my induction cooktop as well as in my oven. Can't imagine not having this in my kitchen. Also purchased some Staub ceramic in the blue, which looks great with the cocotte when I'm entertaining and upping my game!
These Staub cocottes are multi-purpose. I have baked bread as shown in the picture, and it is some of the best bread I have ever baked! Plus, you can find recipes that are SO SIMPLE! I have one that is four ingredient, and it is no knead version. Bakes a rustic loaf. The dark interior and the tight fitting lid work to bake a crusty yet tender bread. It's a great pot to make soups, chilis, stews, roasts...I have even used it as a deep fryer. One pan, a hundred uses.
Small but Mighty! I live alone so this size is just perfect for me for more dishes than I can count. I use it for small pots of chili, stew for one, macaroni and cheese, i have even baked a small loaf of bread for myself. All the benefits of the larger cocottes but for a smaller household.