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The Staub 2.75-qt round cocotte is an enameled cast iron Dutch oven sized for small batches: a stew for two, a pot of soup, a whole chicken, or a loaf of no-knead bread. Its matte black enamel interior browns meat without a separate sear step and does not need seasoning, and the spiked lid drips condensation back over the food to keep braises moist. The 2.75-quart size is the smallest round in Staub's line, so it suits couples and small kitchens better than families. Against Le Creuset's comparable round ovens, Staub's dark interior hides stains and its lid spikes are the main talking point; owners rate it highly for even heat and browning, though some find the small capacity limiting and the cast iron heavy.
In stockSold by Zwilling J.A. HenckelsReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
Owners rate the cocotte highly, praising even heating, good browning and the self-basting lid. Complaints center on the small capacity and the weight of the cast iron.
The Staub 2.75-qt Round Cocotte is an enameled cast iron pot for slow-cooking meats and vegetables and for simmering stews and soups. Cast iron retains heat, so the pot heats evenly throughout.
The lid has tiny spikes on its interior. They continually release condensed liquid back onto the food to keep it moist. The matte black enamel interior and self-basting lid support browning and braising.
The enamel finish lets the pot go from the kitchen to the table for serving.
