Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 5.5-qt Round Cocotte - Basil
Customer Rating
5
on May 19, 2020
Posted by: Bosgril2
Large 7qt. is perfect for cooking when you're have a large group for dinner. I always prepare my vegetable in this and have enough to feed everyone. Always get compliments on how wonderful they taste. Interesting Saffron Color; really like for a change.
This Round Cocotte is perfect for roasting chicken, the moisture stays in so all your meals come out perfect, I love the color, heats up quickly, cooks evenly and easy to clean
Bring on the 7qt cocotte, it is perfect for a family dinner. You can sear meat, simmer a sauce, make a stew, roast vegetables, fry chicken, boil potatoes, bake a dessert, and everything in between! 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. The black matte finish provides an excellent sear on any piece of meat, perfect caramelization every time. Usable on any cooking surface and can with stand temperatures up to 500F.
The 5.5qt is one of the most popular sizes after the 4qt. I use this cocotte a lot too for larger gatherings when I need to feed more people. It is the perfect size for holiday braised short ribs, red wine beef stew, and is only limited by ones own imagination.
I was looking of a Dutch oven and after a lot of research, I purchased this one and I couldn't be happier! I love that this pot has a black interior so that it doesn't get stained like a white interior would. I also like that the interior is textured because it browns meat better. The handles are big, so I can easily grab it when taking it out of the oven or moving it around the stove. It is easy to take care of because it is enameled, not like regular cast iron.
I got a defective product. There is a small dent at the bottom (looks like a tinny round hole but not all the way through, so no leaking). I shouldn’t be spending this much to get a defective product. Giving the COVID situation, I don’t want go through the trouble to return it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, May 28, 2020
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This cocotte sits on our stove top and never gets put away because we use it every day. The heat capability of the pan is amazing - heats up quickly and evenly. 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. I often pan fry burgers in the pan and the searing capability of the is amazing. Also, the high walls prevent grease from getting on the stove top. The Saffron color is perfect for spring.
This truffle colour is phenomenal.. gotta be seen to appreciate. Heavy, durable cast iron heats quickly then holds it a long while. Tiny spikes beneath lid distribute moisture throughout for great results!