What is the oval shape good for?

It fits whole chickens, long roasts and fish that a round pot of the same volume would not hold flat. It also takes less width on the stovetop.

Does the black interior need seasoning?

No. The matte black enamel is finished and ready to use; it does not need the seasoning bare cast iron requires.

Can it go in the oven and on the stovetop?

Yes. Enameled cast iron works on most stovetops, including induction, and is oven safe. Check the manufacturer's temperature limit for the lid.

How does it compare with a Le Creuset oval oven?

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

How should I clean it?

Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap, and avoid metal utensils and abrasive cleaners that can chip the enamel.

What comes in the box?

The cocotte and its matching lid. Nothing else is included.

What do buyers say about the Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings.

Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart

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Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart

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Our take on the Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart

The Staub Oval Cocotte is a 5.75-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven with a matte black interior and a lid studded with self-basting spikes. The oval shape fits a whole chicken or a long roast and takes up less width on the stovetop than a round pot of the same volume. It browns and braises well and moves from oven to table. Against Le Creuset's oval ovens, the black matte enamel hides stains and needs no seasoning, while the light interior of a Le Creuset makes it easier to watch fond develop. Owners rate it highly and mostly complain about its weight and the care enameled cast iron demands.

Best forWhole chickens and long cuts of meatSlow braises, stews and soupsOven-to-table servingBuyers who want a pot that lasts decades

Pros

Spiked lid bastes food as it cooks
Matte black enamel resists staining and needs no seasoning
Oval shape fits whole birds and roasts
Even heat retention from heavy cast iron
Enamel finish goes from oven to table

Cons

Very heavy, especially when full
Hand wash only; not dishwasher safe
Black interior makes it harder to judge fond browning
Oval shape heats less evenly than a round pot on round burners

Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart prices at every store

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In stockSold by Zwilling J.A. HenckelsReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$399.95Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

4.9 / 529 ratings

Owners rate the cocotte very highly, praising its browning, self-basting lid and sturdy build. Complaints center on weight and on the care enameled cast iron requires.

What people mention

BrowningPraisedOwners say meats brown deeply and evenly in the matte black interior.
Self-basting lidPraisedThe spikes on the lid keep braises and roasts moist, according to reviewers.
WeightCriticisedBuyers find the pot heavy to lift and move, especially when full.
CleaningMixedThe dark enamel hides stains but owners note it must be washed by hand.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe it as solid and built to last for years.

About the Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart

The Staub Oval Cocotte is a 5.75-quart Dutch oven made of enameled cast iron. It is used for slow-cooking meats and vegetables and for simmering stews and soups. The exterior finish is Graphite gray.

Cast iron holds heat well, so the pot heats evenly throughout. The lid has small spikes on the inside that release condensed liquid back onto the food. The interior has a matte black enamel finish.

The enamel finish lets the pot go from the kitchen to the table for serving.

Capacity: 5.75 quarts
Shape: Oval
Material: Enameled cast iron
Color: Graphite (gray)
Interior: Matte black enamel
Lid: Self-basting, with spikes on the interior

Specifications

color: GraySource
actual_color: GraphiteSource

Questions and answers

What is the oval shape good for?: It fits whole chickens, long roasts and fish that a round pot of the same volume would not hold flat. It also takes less width on the stovetop.
Does the black interior need seasoning?: No. The matte black enamel is finished and ready to use; it does not need the seasoning bare cast iron requires.
Can it go in the oven and on the stovetop?: Yes. Enameled cast iron works on most stovetops, including induction, and is oven safe. Check the manufacturer's temperature limit for the lid.
How does it compare with a Le Creuset oval oven?: Both are enameled cast iron with similar heat retention. Staub's dark interior hides stains and its lid has basting spikes; Le Creuset's light interior makes it easier to watch browning.
How should I clean it?: Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap, and avoid metal utensils and abrasive cleaners that can chip the enamel.
What comes in the box?: The cocotte and its matching lid. Nothing else is included.
Where is the Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart cheapest?: At Walmart, for $399.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 5.75-quart?: Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings.