Staub's most popular size, the 26cm cocotte is just right for cooking for 4-6 people. Staub's legendary cast iron cocottes are known throughout the world for their supremely elegant design, breathtaking colours, and outstanding cooking performance. Used in some of the top Michelin Star restaurants, you too can enjoy the best of French culinary technology at home with Staub. Each Staub cocotte has a black matte enamel interior which requires very little seasoning over time, and is highly resistant to staining, scratches, and chips. The flat tightly-fitting lid features self-basting spikes that create a continuous self-basting effect during cooking. The moisture collects on the spikes and rains down again all over the food, creating an incredibly even distribution of moisture. The heavy cast iron body is ideal for low heat cooking - cast iron retains heat better than any other material, which means no more hot spots! For best results, heat your Staub cocotte slowly to a low to medium heat. As Staub's signature piece, each cocotte is made using a sand mould which is destroyed after each pot is complete, which means that every piece of Staub cookware is totally unique. Wooden, silicone, or nylon utensils are recommended for use with Staub cookware. Suitable for use on any cooking surface, including induction. 5.2L capacity. To remove stubborn residue, soak in warm water with a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Bar Keeper's Friend is also excellent for cleaning enameled cast iron cookware. Dishwasher safe but handwashing is recommended. Made in France.