Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 4-qt Round Cocotte - Dark Blue
Customer Rating
5
Our new Staub (after LC) and not our last!
on August 2, 2026
Posted by: OnePingOnly
I've always admired Staub products, and we've had quite a few of another well-known French brand (LC) that my wife inherited from her Mom. Having said that, I wanted something that WE chose and I've always liked the features of Staub Dutch ovens over the competition for various reasons. The Staub workmanship seems impeccable, and the dark blue finish, along with an incredible price from our local retailer was irresistible.
So I purchased it today, with my wife looking approvingly. hehe....anyways, though I've yet to use it (just got it today) we have friends with this brand, so I'm well-aware of Staub performance. I like the Staub black interior too, vs the competition's white interiors...but I must say, manly man I am, I PUSHED the purchase of this, and not my wife. hehe. All my own doing after seeing this thing at the local store twice this week....little did I know it was the last one in Dark Blue they had. So now my prize is sitting, unboxed, ready for its first wash before I make homemade chili in it this week. I also purchased it because it's the perfect size for Sourdough bread, which I'm getting into making. So many uses for this striking dutch oven, and the perfect size for two.
Secret to effective braising is a porcelain coated, heavy duty cast iron cooking vessel with a tight fitting lid. Lately, there have been many cheap “knock offs” available that look like Staub, feel heavy enough to be like Staub but fail due to poor fitting lids. Staub’s lids fit tightly and allow you to create the cooking environment inside the cooking vessel you need to properly braise. Get Staub, you won’t be disappointed!
I’ve wanted one of these Dutch ovens for a long time and couldn’t pass up the sale price. I made chili and this pot made it so simple for using one pot. It browned perfectly, simmering the ingredients keeping them moist and flavors blending. Great craftsmanship, easy to clean, color matches my kitchen, great product!
Fantastic Cocotte, it’s great when I don’t need the capacity of my 7 quart sapphire blue Cocotte. The finish on these products are amazing, the photos on the website do not do them justice.
This dutch oven is gorgeous! The quality is unsurpassed and will compliment any home chefs collection. I love not only the quality of the dutch oven, but also how evenly it heats and browns.