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The Staub Tall Cocotte is a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven built taller than Staub's classic 4-quart cocotte, so it holds more volume without a wider footprint. The extra height suits bone-in cuts like crown roast, layered dishes and soufflés, and it cuts down on boil-overs and splatter when searing or deep-frying. Cast iron heats evenly and holds heat, and the heavy lid with interior spikes returns moisture onto the food. It is a serious piece for slow braises, stews and oven-to-table serving; against enameled rivals like Le Creuset it trades a lighter weight and brighter palette for a darker matte interior and a taller profile.
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Owners rate it very highly, praising even heat, the self-basting lid and the tall shape for braises and roasts. Complaints center on weight and on cleaning the enameled cast iron.
The STAUB 5-quart Tall Cocotte is a cast iron Dutch oven. It is a taller version of the 4-quart cocotte and holds larger quantities without taking up more stovetop space.
The extra height suits bone-in cuts like crown roasts, layered dishes like tians, and dishes that rise, such as soufflés. The taller sides also reduce the risk of liquids boiling over and cut down on splatter when deep-frying or searing.
Cast iron holds heat well, so the pot heats evenly throughout. The heavy, tight-fitting lid retains moisture. Small spikes on the inside of the lid return juices evenly onto the food. The cocotte is suited to slow-cooking meats and vegetables and simmering stews and soups. It goes from the oven to the table, so you can cook and serve in the same dish.
