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The Staub Essential French Oven is a 5-quart enameled cast iron pot with a domed lid, loop handles and a knob, oven safe and usable on induction. It sits between a round Dutch oven and a braiser: wide enough to brown meat in one layer, deep enough for stews, soups and no-knead bread. Against Le Creuset it is heavier and its black matte interior hides stains and needs no seasoning, while its self-basting spikes and dark enamel are the main talking points. Owners like the heat retention and oven-to-table looks; the weight and hand washing are the usual complaints.
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Lowest price we've seen: $229.99 on Nov 10 at Urban Outfitters. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 10.
Owners rate the Essential French Oven highly for even heat, good browning and the self-basting lid. Most criticism centers on its weight and on hand washing, with a few reports of enamel chips after knocks.
