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The Staub cocotte is a 24cm enamelled cast iron French oven with a gently curved base and a domed lid. The curved base suits stirring and spooning into every corner, and the domed lid with its bumps returns condensation to the food for moist, even cooking. Enamelled inside and out, it needs no seasoning and works on all hobs including induction, in the oven and on the barbecue. It suits slow-cook and braise cooks who want oven-to-table looks and low upkeep; against Le Creuset it is heavier-built with a darker matte interior that hides stains, while its black enamel makes it harder to watch browning than a light interior.
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Owners rate the cocotte for even heat, good browning and the self-basting lid, and many call it a lifetime piece. Complaints centre on its weight and on the dark interior making it hard to judge fond.
This Staub cocotte, also called a French oven, is made in France from thick cast iron. It has a gently curved base and a domed lid. The curved base makes it easy to reach every edge of the pan when stirring curries, soups, stews, risottos and other sauce-rich dishes.
The cast iron retains high levels of heat, which allows for browning and steam retention. The lid has bumps that collect condensation and return it to the food, creating a self-basting effect that retains moisture. The cocotte moves from oven to table and keeps food warm after serving.
The cast iron is enamelled, so it needs no seasoning. The enamel is sprayed on in three layers rather than bonded, and it has a slightly textured finish. Clean it with regular washing-up liquid.
