Cocotte ovale 33 cm Gris graphite gris STAUB

This Dutch oven delivers!!! The pork sirloin came out very tasteful and moist. It did not stick to the pan. It also browned nicely! I liked that I was able to warm up leftovers on the stove. I did notice that even though I placed the dutch oven in the oven and stove and did not drag it there were some minor scratches on the bottom of the pot on the top coat but no wear to the color.

Upgraded from the 4 quart cocotte that I purchased last year. The 7 quart has plenty of room to make tons of soup, chili, and sauces. Recently used to braise an entire brisket and it came out perfect. The self basting spikes really work. Plenty of gravy, and the brisket was moist and cooked to perfection! Looking forward to many years of great cooking with this big boy.

Wow, this oval cocotte does it all. You can sear meat, simmer a sauce, make a stew, roast vegetables, fry chicken, boil potatoes, bake a dessert, and everything in between! The heat capability of the pan is amazing - heats up quickly, evenly, and retains heat all the way through the cooking process. The cocotte has self-basting spikes on the interior of the lid which collects and returns all moisture back into dish - keeping your dish moist and the flavor base intact. The beautiful grey color will fit nicely into any tablescape.

I love this size and I love this shape especially for roasting chickens or baking a boule of sourdough bread. You have enough room to add all of your vegetables in with the chicken, which is a huge plus. For baking bread the cast iron is perfect because it conducts heat so well, and retains the heat. The spikes under the lid collect moisture and self-baste whatever dish you are baking or roasting in the oven, all while it is cooking, so almost like you have an extra hand! You get to take all the credit though! Bread does come out perfect when baked in a staub and your chickens will come out juicy and golden brown.

I am so happy I found this big pot because it is the perfect size to cook a whole brisket without having to cut it down. I love making a garlic studded brisket during the winter months and before I found this pot, I had to use 2 pots to accomplish the same amount of meat. I also like how it is oval shaped because it fits the brisket better.

Big 7 quart capacity. Oval shape perfect for Large chicken or lots of stew. Most durable cast iron going. The nobs beneath lid continually keep food moist as it cooks.

I love the shape and size of this dutch oven, a pork loin roast or a beef pot roast fit so nicely and then add the veggies! Lots of room for those potatoes, carrots parsnips and all of the lovely root veggies in one pot simmering with the meat.. Heaven on earth! This is also my favorite pot for beef bourginnone a there is room to keep the liquids moving and the basting spikes keep the whole surface nice and moist, no constant stirring. When I add fresh greens at the end, I con plop a few ice cubes on the lid and re establish the condensation cycle inside rapidly. genius!

The 7qt oval cocotte is great for many things in the kitchen, and cooks beautifully, but I have to say I prefer the Graphite color the best. It is so breathtaking!