Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte

The Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte is a generously sized casserole in which you can prepare wonderful recipes. Thanks to its oval shape and size, it is ideal for cooking whole cuts of meat or fish, both on the hob and in the oven. From a whole chicken or a leg of pork to hake or sea bream with all the trimmings, you can prepare countless dishes in this oval cocotte without having to worry about capacity.

Made in France, this vitreous enamelled cast iron casserole stands out for its exceptional durability, excellent heat retention and distribution, and versatility. Its large handles make it safe to handle, even though it is a large and substantial piece of cookware.

The cocotte features a condensation lid with a self-basting structure that not only retains moisture but makes the most of it, redistributing condensation over the food like raindrops. The result is much more tender, juicy and flavoursome food. Its flat design also allows you to place ice cubes on the lid to boost the steam inside, which is ideal for slow cooking or baking homemade bread.

The interior vitreous enamel of the Staub Oval Cocotte has a matt black finish. Extremely hard-wearing, it is highly regarded for its excellent performance during slow, gentle cooking as well as at high temperatures. This finish helps food to brown beautifully, is extremely durable and highly resistant to stains and scratches, while also making your cocotte easier to clean and maintain.

Enamelled cast iron is, quite simply, a magnificent material for cooking. Free from non-stick coatings, it offers completely natural and healthy cooking. It retains heat exceptionally well and distributes it evenly from the base to the rim and lid, which also heats up. With the Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte, you’ll enjoy it just as much in the kitchen as you will at the table.

What the Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte is ideal for

With a Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte, you can cook as many recipes as you can imagine. Its substantial thickness is a wonderful advantage, as it retains temperature exceptionally well. This helps you cook very efficiently. The cocotte is ideal for:

• Oven-roasting whole or large cuts, whether meat or fish. Its generous size and oval design provide extra length and capacity, making it ideal for roasting whole poultry, a kid goat shoulder, a leg of lamb or pork, sea bream or sea bass, together with any accompaniments you wish to add. As it retains moisture, aromas and flavours are preserved, producing deliciously tender results.
• Preparing stews and casseroles. It is perfect for slow-cooked dishes such as stews, casseroles and soups, both on the hob and in the oven. Cast iron distributes heat evenly, gently cooking the ingredients and bringing out their flavours.
• Slow-cooked meats: Prepare slowly cooked meat dishes such as ragù, pulled meat or even ribs. The constant, gentle heat ensures tender meat packed with flavour.
• Pulses and vegetables: All kinds of pulses and vegetables. From simply cooking them to preparing your favourite stews, you can make warming dishes packed with vitamins, iron and goodness.
• Rice dishes: all kinds of rice dishes, whether made with meat or fish, on the hob or in the oven.
• Pasta dishes: From lasagne to macaroni cheese, cocottes are perfect for baked pasta dishes. They provide even cooking and retain heat to keep food warm. They are tall, generously sized casseroles, so you can boil all kinds of pasta in them too. And if you want to finish your pasta under the grill in the oven, you can do so in the same cocotte.
• Vegetarian or vegetable dishes: Whether steamed, gratinated or sautéed. Cocottes help retain nutrients and bring out the natural flavours of vegetables.
• Breads and cakes: Their excellent heat retention makes cocottes ideal for baking bread, rolls and cakes. The flat continuous-condensation lid allows you to place ice cubes on top, increasing the humidity inside in a similar way to a steam oven and encouraging the formation of a crisp crust and soft crumb. Thanks to the lid's continuous condensation system, there is no need to add moisture to the oven as you would with other bread-making methods.
• Sauces and reductions: Even heat distribution helps you create perfect sauces and reductions. From pasta sauces to meat glazes, the cocotte is excellent for gentle, slow cooking.
• Hot drinks, jams and so many other desserts. The cocotte distributes heat very efficiently from the base up through the sides. It also has a generous capacity, making it ideal for preparing everything from hot drinks and punches to jams, rice pudding, custards and any other desserts or recipes you can imagine.
• It is also perfect for keeping prepared food at the right temperature, whether hot or cold.

Features

• Oval cocotte made from enamelled cast iron.
• Made in France.
• Size: 29 cm – 4.2 l capacity.
• Exterior enamel available in a variety of colours.
• Matt black interior enamel. Resistant to stains and scratches. Easy to clean and maintain.
• Flat condensation lid. Self-basting structure that redistributes moisture over the food like rainfall.
• Flat lid design allows ice cubes to be placed on top to increase the steam inside. Ideal for baking bread.
• Excellent heat retention and even distribution. Uniform cooking.
• Healthy and completely natural cooking.
• Excellent temperature retention and even distribution.
• Suitable for all hobs, including induction.
• Suitable for the fridge and freezer.
• Oven-safe.
• Temperature resistant from -20 °C to 260 °C.
• Dishwasher-safe, although hand washing is recommended.
• Recommended for use with wooden, silicone or nylon utensils.
• Limited lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
  

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Why we love the Staub Oval Cast Iron Cocotte

1. You’ll be turning out Michelin-star-worthy roasts!
2. The heat retention and distribution of cast iron is superb.
3. Its condensation lid is ideal for cooking with even more flavour and, simply by adding a few ice cubes, you can increase the steam inside. Just wait until you see the bread you can bake!
4. It is an incredibly versatile casserole. You can cook practically anything in it, but when it comes to roast meats, it really excels!
5. Its matt black interior enamel is very easy to maintain and produces beautifully browned food.
6. It is made in France and comes with a lifetime guarantee, so you’ll always have it – and it will last more than a lifetime.