Staub Mini .25 Quart Round 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

(2 customer reviews)

24 of 43 people found the following review helpful

tiny but only $5 more than Le Creuset's stoneware ramekin, January 16, 2007

Dwight (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staub Mini Round .25 Quart Cocotte, Lemon (Kitchen)

How's that for a spendthrift rationalization? I'm not purchasing this because of issues with spendthriftiness and hoarding.

I think the brass knob with the yellow is so pretty and cheerful like a little bird. It will really dress up the table and usually I don't care but I love the combination of sturdiness and tininess.

The mini cocottes sold faster than the 2 quart size. I know that some expensive restaurants are using them but I wonder what is most effectively served in them. A truly delectable glutinous rice recipe? Individual pots of melted cheese? Buy one and serve melted peanut butter at breakfast or for children's sandwiches replacing the purchase of a diablo? How about dissolving raspberry jam for a quick thin sauce to pour over aebleskiver?

1 hour at 350 degrees F if you are scared to put this on a hot stove:

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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful

I use it all the time., September 21, 2010

J. Treat (Gary, IN.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staub Mini .25 Quart Round Cocotte, Grenadine (Kitchen)

I bought this pot to make No-Knead Bread in. I bought a bread machine instead and never looked back. But now I had this small pot sitting in my kitchen. Since I am single it turns out I use it to boil water for spaghetti, and about everything else I can think of. Staub is very very good product. It has the lid with the dimples so that it bastes with the moisture inside. You too will love it or any Staub product.