Staub cast iron cocotte with stainless steel steamer

If you know the efficiency of cast iron and you like cooking multiple recipes at once, the Staub cast iron cocotte with stainless steel steamer will make your life much easier. This Set of 3 pieces, 26 cm includes a enameled cast iron casserole with condensation lid and a 18/10 stainless steel steamer. With this Set, you can steam the rice while the stew simmers away, or cook the gyozas while you boil the chicken broth for noodle soup or ramen. You'll see how well everything cooks!

Made in France, the casserole from cast iron with vitreous enamel stands out for its great durability, excellent heat retention and distribution, and versatility. With it, you can cook stews, roast food, and bake bread. You can use either the complete Set or the casserole without the steamer, depending on what you want to cook. The steamer has a silicone seal that keeps the steam in, preventing it from spilling over the edge of the casserole.

The lid of the casserole is a condensation lid with small protrusions on the inside. This self-basting structure retains moisture and makes the most of it, spreading the steam over the food like rain. The results are much more tender, juicy, and full of flavor. In addition, its flat design allows you to place ice cubes on the lid to boost the steam inside, ideal for slow cooking or baking homemade bread.

The the interior vitrified enamel of the Staub casserole is matte black. Very durable and valued for how well it performs in slow, gentle cooking and also at high temperatures. This finish helps food brown nicely, it is highly durable, very resistant to stains and scratches, and makes cleaning and maintaining your casserole easier.

The enameled cast iron is, simply put, a magnificent material for cooking. Free from non-stick coatings, it offers completely natural and healthy cooking food. It retains heat extremely well and distributes it evenly, from the base to the rim and the lid, which also heats up. Its wide handles make it easy and comfortable to handle, so you can enjoy cooking with it and take it to the table to serve your recipes straight from the pot.

What the Staub cast iron cocotte with steamer is ideal for

With a Staub cast iron casserole, you can cook as many recipes as you can imagine. Its greater thickness is a wonderful advantage, as it retains heat extraordinarily well. That helps you cook very efficiently. In addition, the steamer lets you cook on two levels, taking advantage of its superb heat retention, the aroma, and the steam from the main dish. The casserole is ideal for:

• Preparing stews and casseroles. It is perfect for slow-cooked dishes such as casseroles, stews, and soups. cast iron distributes heat evenly, slowly cooking the ingredients and bringing out their flavors.
• Oven roasts, both vegetable and meat. By retaining moisture, aromas and flavors are not lost and the results are very tasty and tender.
• Slow-cooked meats: Prepare slow-cooked meat dishes such as ragù, shredded meat, or even ribs. The steady, gentle heat ensures tender, flavorful meat.
• For soups and creams with deep flavor and a very pleasant texture.
• Legumes and vegetables: All kinds of legumes and vegetables. From boiling them to preparing your stews, you can cook hearty dishes and meals full of vitamins, iron, and health.
• Rice: from simply steaming it in the steamer to making risottos or rice your way in the cast-iron pot.
• Fish: steamed in the stainless steel basket, stewed, or roasted, they turn out fabulous.
• Pasta dishes: From lasagna to mac and cheese, casseroles are perfect for baked pasta dishes. They allow for even cooking and retain heat to keep dishes warm. They are tall casseroles with a large capacity, so you can boil all kinds of pasta in them. And if in the end you want to brown it in the oven, you can do so in the same casserole.
• Vegetarian dishes or vegetable dishes: Both steamed and gratinated or sautéed. Cocottes keep nutrients in and bring out the natural flavors of vegetables.
• Bread and cakes: Heat retention makes cocottes ideal for baking bread, rolls, and cakes. The flat condensation lid allows you to place ice cubes on top, boosting the humid environment inside like a steam oven, and helping create a crisp crust and a soft crumb. You don't need to add moisture to the oven as with other bread-making methods, thanks to its lid with a continuous condensation system.
• Sauces and reductions: The even heat distribution helps create perfect sauces and reductions. From pasta sauces to meat glazes, the casserole is excellent for slow cooking.
• Hot drinks, jams, and so many other desserts. With the casserole, you have a piece that distributes heat very efficiently from the base to the sides. In addition, it has a good capacity, making it ideal for preparing everything from hot drinks and punches to jams, rice pudding, custards, and other desserts and preparations you can imagine.
• It is also perfect for keeping prepared food at temperature, سواء hot or cold.

Features

• Round enameled cast iron cocotte with stainless steel steamer.
• Size: 26 cm
• Capacity: 5.25 l.
• Made in France.
• Exterior enamel in assorted colors.
• Matte black interior enamel. Stain- and scratch-resistant. Easy to clean and maintain.
• Flat condensation lid. Self-basting structure that distributes moisture over the food like rain.
• Flat-design lid that allows you to place ice cubes to boost the steam inside. Ideal for baking bread.
• Wide handles for comfortable, safe handling.
• Excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Even cooking.
• 18/10 stainless steel steamer of excellent quality and durability.
• Healthy, completely natural cooking.
• Great temperature retention and even distribution.
• Dimensions:
  • Length with handles: 33 cm
  • Diameter: 26 cm
  • Height: 23.7 cm
  • Height without lid: 11.8 cm
  • Base diameter: 21.7 cm
  • Weight: 5.64 kg
• Suitable for all cooktops, including induction.
• Suitable for refrigerator and freezer.
• Suitable for oven.
• Temperature resistance from -20º C to 260º C.
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended.
• Recommended for use with wooden, silicone, or nylon utensils.
• Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects (cast iron).

Why we love the Staub cast iron cocotte with steamer

1. You'll see what a marvel it is, how you make the most of all the efficiency of cast iron to cook several dishes at once.
2. It's a Set you'll enjoy using both in the kitchen and at the table, whether together or separately.
3. The steamer's silicone seal prevents steam from escaping.
4. Its condensation lid is ideal for cooking with more flavor and, with just a few ice cubes, you boost the steam. You'll see what great breads you make!
5. Its matte black interior enamel is very easy to maintain, and the golden browning on food looks great.
6. It is made in France and comes with a lifetime warranty, so you will always have it and it will last longer than a lifetime.