Staub Mini .25 Quart Oval Cocotte, Basil

Product Review

The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cooks since 1974. Staub’s French oven is a timeless standby for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and other one-pot classics. Staub has perfected this tradition in our signature "La Cocotte" French Oven, the choice of some of the world's best chefs. La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table.

Product Features

Tight fitting flat lid features self-basting spikes for continuous, even distribution of juices throughout cooking, so food is moist and flavorful.
Interior black matte enamel finish produces a natural non stick surface that is more resistant to scratches and chips. It won?t discolor or rust and never needs seasoning.
Brass or Nickel plated knobs that are heat resistant up to 500ºF
Smooth bottom is suitable for use on any cooking surface, including induction.
Made in France and developed in conjunction with France?s most celebrated, world renowned chef Paul Bocuse

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

High quality but very small, December 4, 2010

Timothy B. Riley (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Staub Mini .25 Quart Oval Cocotte, Royal Blue (Kitchen)

I was looking for some unique baking and serving casseroles, something appropriate for single servings. I looked at Le Creuset (since I own several pieces of them) but could not find what I was looking for. Staub is the other big name in French cast iron cookware and this piece looked intriguing. Overall, I like it, but 1 cup is pretty small. I would have liked it better if it was twice as big. For far I have used it for:

* French Onion Soup
* Mashed Potato Casserole
* Shepherd's Pie
* Baked Brie
* Pot Pie

I well keep looking for something a little larger but until then I will buy a few more of these. They are perfect for entertaining and they really make a statement. They retain heat better than stoneware and will last for many, many years. I am happy with this item, I just won't be using it as often as I would if it was a little bigger