This big boy is the perfect size for my large extended family. Love the dark interior, which aids in caramelization and creates the perfect sear on meats, and poultry. The heavy flat lid, with dimples on the inside, really hold on to all those juices, and does all the basting needed for moist roasts and poultry.Love that it can be used on all cook tops, including my portable induction hub that I use outside when I want to fry up some fish and chips, so that the odor does not remain in the house. Also oven safe up to 500 degrees which is useful when browning the bread crumbs on top of the macaroni and cheese casserole I use this pan for. Really satisfied with the quality of this dutch oven, and look forward to adding additional pieces to my collection.

Staub and chocolate mousse--perfect every timeI have enjoyed my Staub French oven for a number of years. It's the best for heating egg yolks to the stage just before they become scrambled eggs at which point I put the pot directly into cold water. It doesn't care about the rapid change in temperature. The oven seems to smile as I add the melted chocolate and butter followed by the stiff egg whites. The trick to the mousse is the heating of the yolks. And the Staub creates safety on the stove top for the yolks without my having to use a double boiler as is suggested in Julia Child's recipe. I use the oven for other purposes as well, but none shows the efficient elegance of the oven as does the chocolate mousse. Also, I love how the red pot creates drama in my white ... MoreStaub and chocolate mousse--perfect every timeI have enjoyed my Staub French oven for a number of years. It's the best for heating egg yolks to the stage just before they become scrambled eggs at which point I put the pot directly into cold water. It doesn't care about the rapid change in temperature. The oven seems to smile as I add the melted chocolate and butter followed by the stiff egg whites. The trick to the mousse is the heating of the yolks. And the Staub creates safety on the stove top for the yolks without my having to use a double boiler as is suggested in Julia Child's recipe. I use the oven for other purposes as well, but none shows the efficient elegance of the oven as does the chocolate mousse. Also, I love how the red pot creates drama in my white and grey kitchen. It's totally fabulous!

Cooking Mini Cocotte!

This Staub cast iron .5qt. cocotte is wonderful, fun and exciting.This size is great for single-serve soup, gratin, cake, bread, pot pie, and great for strawberry dipping, salsa and I love spinach artichoke cheese dip.This cast iron cocotte size is perfect, possesses exceptional heat-retaining qualities, so the pot heats evenly throughout, and it is light for being small.The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results.It is dishwasher safe and oven safe. Smooth enamel bottom works on all stovetops, including gas, electric, glass, ceramic, induction, and halogen.These heirloom pieces can be passed from generation to generation. Handwashing is recommended.

Good size for pot pie

These round cocottes come in a variety of sizes, all of which roast, boil, bake, fry, braise and simmer to the highest possible standards. This size is terrific things like pot pie, a hearty portion of soup stew, cooking rice and legumes.If you like cast iron comforting reliability of cast iron cooking then why not have a pot in every side. Cooking for 1, or 2, or 3 or 20, it’s all so easy in Staub's beautifully crafted pots. The workmanship and the quality of the cast iron ensure that the heat is directed to the food. The fine enamel finish - inside and out - make for attractive presentation at the table, and easy clean up afterwards. Enjoy each size as you use them. I do.

It’s huge y’all

I purchased this as a “gray divorce” present to myself. I should have purchased this YEARS ago when I had three children and a husband at home. I didn’t realize how huge it would be when I ordered but let me tell y’all - I kept it anyway. It is perfect sitting on a shelf that I have in my now empty kitchen that I am rebuilding. I have used it twice to cook a big ‘ol beautiful bone-in ribeye steak (yep - just for me) and a roasted chicken. The lid kept the chicken so moist (I hate that word, too….) It fell right off of the bone using a fork. Like butter, y’all! I am going to get me a braiser soon. I will forever be proud of me for making this my first (expensive) purchase for myself post 33 year “D” day. Treat yourselves.

Just Enough Size For All Cooking Needs!

This 9qt. cocotte has so much space for a large dish from kitchen to roasting a big chunk of beef, and pork. It is so great for stew and slow cooking process. The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful resultsCast iron's are the most durable cookware, natural heat retention and redistribution that cooks well and evenly. Every Staub cast iron are enameled. Safe for use on all types of heat sources, including gas, electric, and induction, and oven safe up to 500F. Chip resistant and dishwasher safe. Made in France.Black matte enamel inside and cooking surface creates a culinary advantage for better browning, braising, and roasting. Colorful enamel outside adds ... MoreThis 9qt. cocotte has so much space for a large dish from kitchen to roasting a big chunk of beef, and pork. It is so great for stew and slow cooking process. The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful resultsCast iron's are the most durable cookware, natural heat retention and redistribution that cooks well and evenly. Every Staub cast iron are enameled. Safe for use on all types of heat sources, including gas, electric, and induction, and oven safe up to 500F. Chip resistant and dishwasher safe. Made in France.Black matte enamel inside and cooking surface creates a culinary advantage for better browning, braising, and roasting. Colorful enamel outside adds flare to your kitchen and table.

One in every size isn't a bad thing, is it?

These round cocottes come in a variety of sizes, all of which roast, boil, bake, fry, braise and simmer to the highest possible standards. Cast iron cooking has been around for millennia and there is a reason. It is the ultimate for low slow cooking. Put the pot on the fire come back hours later and the food is done.So if you like cast iron comforting reliability of cast iron cooking then why not have a pot in every side. Cooking for 1, or 2, or 3 or 20, it's all so easy in Staub's beautifully crafted pots. The workmanship and the quality of the cast iron ensure that the heat is directed to the food. The fine enamel finish - inside and out - make for attractive presentation at the table, and easy clean up afterwards. Enjoy each size as you use them. I do.

Perfect for big family dinner nights

This is a great size for cooking a big family dinner. Used this to make a bolognese sauce for 11 people and it had room to spare. To make a proper bolognese sauce takes at least five hours of simmering anger evaporating away milk and wine. The cast iron was perfect at distributing the heat evenly to maintain an extremely low simmer that steel or copper pots cannot. This is an heirloom product that will last a lifetime with proper care. Staub is my favorite cast iron cookware.

Small but terrible!

Cooking can be challenging but with this Staub cast iron 1.25qt. cocotte is wonderful, fun and exciting.This size is great for single-serve soup, deep frying, braising, pot pie, despite of its size.It is manageable to ensure dish is perfectly cook and it is light for being small.The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results.It is dishwasher safe and oven safe. Smooth enamel bottom works on all stovetops, including gas, electric, glass, ceramic, induction, and halogen.

Smaller but does everything!!!

This Staub cast iron 2.75qt. cocotte is wonderful, cooking should be fun and exciting!!This size is great for soups and sauces, baking bread, even perfect deep frying, braising meat, pot pie, just everything a pot can do.It is manageable to ensure dish is perfectly cook and it is light and small, good to serve up to 4 people.Its interior matte texture results in exceptional browning meat and will be great nonstick pot even though it is not a nonstick pot, it performs really well stirring, flipping and turning food in this pot.Heavy weight, tight-fitting lid retains moisture, tiny spikes on the lid interior continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results. Oven safe up to 900F/482C without lid, Lids are oven safe up ... MoreThis Staub cast iron 2.75qt. cocotte is wonderful, cooking should be fun and exciting!!This size is great for soups and sauces, baking bread, even perfect deep frying, braising meat, pot pie, just everything a pot can do.It is manageable to ensure dish is perfectly cook and it is light and small, good to serve up to 4 people.Its interior matte texture results in exceptional browning meat and will be great nonstick pot even though it is not a nonstick pot, it performs really well stirring, flipping and turning food in this pot.Heavy weight, tight-fitting lid retains moisture, tiny spikes on the lid interior continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results. Oven safe up to 900F/482C without lid, Lids are oven safe up to 500F/260C.Smooth enamel bottom works on all stovetops, including gas, electric, glass, ceramic, induction, and halogen. It is dishwasher safe.