How does it compare with a Le Creuset Dutch oven?

Both are enameled cast iron with similar heat performance. Staub's interior is dark, which hides stains, and its lid has self-basting spikes; Le Creuset's light interior makes it easier to watch browning.

What can I cook in a 5-quart French oven?

Stews, braises, soups, no-knead bread and roasts for about 4 to 6 people. It is oven-safe to 500°F, so it goes from stovetop to oven.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. Staub recommends hand washing the enameled cast iron to protect the finish.

Is the horse knob oven-safe?

Yes, the whole pot is rated to 500°F. The sculpted knob is metal, so use a mitt when lifting the lid.

What comes in the box?

The 5-quart cocotte with its horse-head lid. Check the listing for any included trivet or accessories.

Is this Staub oven worth it over a plain-knob cocotte?

Both cook the same enameled cast iron. The horse lid adds a serving piece and a gift-worthy look; a plain-knob Staub or Le Creuset of the same size gives you the same heat performance with an easier-to-grip lid.

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Name: Staub La Cocotte 5 qt Essential French Oven with Horse Lid
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Staub La Cocotte 5 qt Essential French Oven with Horse Lid

Staub's La Cocotte essential French oven with a horse-shaped lid — a showpiece pot for slow braises and Sunday dinners.

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$229.99$571.00 Target's regular price

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Specs

Material: Cast Iron
Enameled: Yes
Capacity: 5 qt
Max Temperature: 500°F max temp.

About the Staub La Cocotte 5 qt Essential French Oven with Horse Lid

The Staub La Cocotte is a 5-quart enameled cast-iron French oven, the brand's take on a Dutch oven, topped with a sculpted horse-head knob. It holds heat well for braises, stews, bread and roasts, and the enameled interior needs no seasoning. The 5-quart size suits 4 to 6 servings. Against plain-knob Staub and Le Creuset cocottes of the same size it adds a display-worthy lid but weighs more and asks more care.

Best forHome cooks braising and stewing for 4 to 6Bread bakers who want a heavy lidded potGift buyers wanting a display-worthy pieceAnyone moving from a bare cast-iron skillet to enameled cast iron

Pros

Enameled cast iron needs no seasoning and resists acidic foods
Heavy lid and tight fit hold steam and moisture in
Oven-safe to 500°F, so it moves from stovetop to oven
Sculpted horse knob makes it a serving piece
5-quart capacity covers most family recipes

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