Is the Staub Essential French Oven worth it over a round Dutch oven?

If you cook whole chickens, roasts or long cuts, the oval shape fits them better than a round pot. For stews and bread, a round pot heats more evenly on a round burner.

What size is the 5-quart oval?

It holds 5 quarts, measures about 13 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall, and weighs 12.5 lb. It suits a family meal or a whole chicken with vegetables.

Can it go in the oven and on induction?

Yes. It is oven safe to 500°F and works on induction and gas cooktops. The cast iron handles and knob get hot, so use mitts.

Is it dishwasher safe?

No. Staub recommends hand washing the enameled cast iron. Soak stuck food and avoid abrasive cleaners on the matte interior.

What colors does it come in?

It is listed in black, red and brown. The black version has the matte black interior; other colors typically have a black interior too.

When is the price lowest?

The best new price is $229.99 at Wayfair as of November 7, 2026. Staub pots often drop during fall and holiday sales, so watch the price history before buying.

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Staub Enameled Cast Iron 5 Qt. Essential French Oven

Name: Staub Enameled Cast Iron 5 Qt. Essential French Oven
Brand: Staub
Rating: 4.8 (377 reviews)

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$229.99$571.00 Wayfair's regular price

You save $341.01 at Wayfair

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Specs

Material: Cast Iron
Enameled: Yes
Capacity: 5 qt
With Lid: YesSource
Shape: OvalSource
Color: Black, Red, BrownSource
Width ("): 13.0Source
Body Material: Cast IronSource
Volume (gal): 5.0Source
Cooktop Compatibility: Induction, GasSource

About the Staub Enameled Cast Iron 5 Qt. Essential French Oven

The Staub Essential French Oven is a 5-quart oval enameled cast iron pot with a lid, loop handles and a knob, oven safe to 500°F and usable on induction and gas. The oval shape fits long cuts like a whole chicken or a rack of ribs that a round Dutch oven crowds. It weighs 12.5 lb and measures about 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall. The best new price is $229.99 at Wayfair as of November 7, 2026, with 5 stores listing it new.

Best forRoasts, whole chickens and braisesInduction and gas cooktopsOven-to-table servingBuyers wanting a Staub cocotte in a non-round shape

Pros

Oval footprint fits long cuts a round pot can't
Enameled cast iron needs no seasoning
Oven safe to 500°F
Works on induction and gas
Black matte enamel interior resists staining and develops a patina

Cons

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