STAUB Cocotte, Cast Iron Casserole 16 cm, 1.2 L, Induction, Made in France

My first Staub piece, this was so good that I got another slightly larger Staub cocotte in less than a month.I got the 14cm cocotte specifically to cook rice and other grains in. The well-designed, tight-fitting, heavy lid works well with keeping moisture in so steamed rice and slow-cooked stews don't dry up by accident.

Keep food warm, good quality 💯❣️

It's a Staub, so very good. This size, however, is really small and closer to a toy than an actual kitchen utensil (that's on me, though).Overall, with this size it not really worth the money.

Perfect for cooking single portions from scratch. Worth the investment. Looks great left upon the side.

I have many Staub cocottes, from the 11cm oval to the 23cm oval, including several round ones. I also have some Le Creuset oval cocottes (in 25,27 and 29cm) in Satin Black because the domed shape of the lids on these is better for roasting such things as chicken. Generally speaking, though, the quality of Staub is much superior to Le Creuset. For one thing, they all have a black interior, which is much preferable as it will become non stick with time. By contrast, only the satin black range in Le Creuset has this feature. Secondly, the enamel on the outside is beautiful, with semi transparent hues. Thirdly, the design is better: the lids are heavier, which means that more moisture stays in, they have inner spikes which redistribute cooking juices, and the handles stick out a little more and are rectangular instead of semi-circular, which means that you can hold them with less risk of burning yourself against the body of the cocotte.As you probably gathered I'm a great fan of good quality cast iron. You get a crust on meat with it that nothing else provides, rice cooks up fluffy and light, and most importantly for me bread comes out perfect everytime. It has a crust like artisan bread and a wonderful taste. Contrary to what many recipes stipulate, I do not heat up the whole cocotte before hand. I preheat the lid to the maximum temperature my oven allows (245°C) for about 40mn. Meanwhile I let my dough (made with very little yeast and left overnight) rise again in the body. I put to hot lid on top, turn down the oven temperature to 200°C, and then bake. I get perfect results, chewy, flavoursome crust and tender inside.Anyhow, these Staub are versatile, durable and beautiful. What more do you want? (ah, I know: a cheaper price. But you get what you pay for...).

great little cocotte!

Just large enough for two.Prep cook on the hob. Perfect for slow cook in the oven.No messy extra pans.When used, a little soak in soapy hot water and then easy to clean.The perfect colour I needed. A good robust product I would expect from a traditional French brand.

I absolutely love my cocotte, I have already used it several times. It is definitely an investment, and I spent several weeks trying to decide if the expense would be worth it. Glad I took the plunge, it will be a piece of cookware I use for life.

Tamanho ideal para pequenas porções de arroz, legumes, cremes e etc para dois e até três. Super recomendo!

Très joli, efficace, très bon produit qui jette lorsqu'on reçoit des invités. On peut notamment servir les légumes pour deux ou des pâtes ou pommes de terre dans une cocotte et cela restera très chaud longtemps

Arrived in perfect condition from Japan, for a very good price,

Dopo anni di utilizzo delle Le Creuset che sono smaltate bianche all'interno, dovendo comprare una Staub per un regalo ho deciso di provarne una. Cosi ho acquistato questa rotonda rossa da 18. Molto bello il colore, ottima la fattura, il fondo in ghisa funziona molto bene e non attacca. Non amo molto gli interni neri ma devo ammettere che il fondo delle Staub funziona anche meglio di quelli smaltati delle Le Creuset. Un ottimo acquisto. Anche la dimensione, 18cm, è molto adatta per 2-4 persone. Ci ho cotto minestre, sughi, arrosti e spezzatini. Nessun appunto da fargli.

There is a protrusion on the rim of the pot which feels sharp to thw touch which might cut during us. It looks like a defective item. Return is so troublesome as this is a global purchase according to the customer service. Love Staub but the seller should not ship out defective item.