I purchased this Staub piece when I used to live in NYC with the intention that it would give me a connection to a city that I had lived in for many years. This piece not only brings me great feelings of nostalgia but continues to become a trove or memories attached with every dish that I cook in it. First, this Dutch oven is constructed with the upmost care and is clearly designed with function and durability without compromising on style (it’s gorgeous!). Second, this pot is absolutely versatile and can be used to make a plethora of things! Avoid spending unnecessary money on gimmicky kitchen gizmo and gadgets and invest in a quality piece of cooking equipment. Finally, be prepared to have this pot always out and always used! This piece of cookware is not only to ... MoreI purchased this Staub piece when I used to live in NYC with the intention that it would give me a connection to a city that I had lived in for many years. This piece not only brings me great feelings of nostalgia but continues to become a trove or memories attached with every dish that I cook in it. First, this Dutch oven is constructed with the upmost care and is clearly designed with function and durability without compromising on style (it’s gorgeous!). Second, this pot is absolutely versatile and can be used to make a plethora of things! Avoid spending unnecessary money on gimmicky kitchen gizmo and gadgets and invest in a quality piece of cooking equipment. Finally, be prepared to have this pot always out and always used! This piece of cookware is not only to cook but a statement piece when serving. Worth every penny just remember to give it the proper care!

A pleasure to cook with

A much cheaper Tramontina dutch oven has served me well for 12 years, but it had several chips so time to replace. A great sale price and gift card put this Staub within reach. It is an absolute pleasure to use, it's just slightly lighter weight and the flat top is a convenient place to rest a utensil. I'm still getting used to having a metal handle that gets hot, but appreciate that it's oven safe to a higher temperature. The black interior not discoloring is a bonus to keep it feeling new.

An item of cookware CAN be a timeless work of art!

The Staub Cherry Cocotte is a beautiful piece of cookware, completely in another league from any of its competitors—even Le Creuset. I love my Staub, more than any other kitchen item I own. Everything about it speaks of delight in quality and artisanship.My Staub was not made in a factory, but in a foundry. It has a palpable majesty and presence, sitting on my benchtop. Really. Even in the store, it stuck out from the rest. The Staub is a work of art and fine design. Heavy, solid, timeless, like a sculpture. The black interior completes that integration of style and function.I've always loved cooking foods slowly with the lid on. Somehow it preserves the intrinsic goodness of the food in the alchemy of cooking. And in the Staub cocotte, with its beautifully ... MoreThe Staub Cherry Cocotte is a beautiful piece of cookware, completely in another league from any of its competitors—even Le Creuset. I love my Staub, more than any other kitchen item I own. Everything about it speaks of delight in quality and artisanship.My Staub was not made in a factory, but in a foundry. It has a palpable majesty and presence, sitting on my benchtop. Really. Even in the store, it stuck out from the rest. The Staub is a work of art and fine design. Heavy, solid, timeless, like a sculpture. The black interior completes that integration of style and function.I've always loved cooking foods slowly with the lid on. Somehow it preserves the intrinsic goodness of the food in the alchemy of cooking. And in the Staub cocotte, with its beautifully sealing and self-basting lid, cooking slowly on a low heat, that magic of the cooking process is highlighted. It's an effortless process. The pot does all the work, like an incubator. And the food comes out imbued with the qualities imparted by the pot.Buy it for life, as they say. Treasure it. And make delicious food :-)

First Quality Price Second Quality Pot

I asked for one thing for Christmas, this pan. My Mother gladly ordered it, it took over double the time to get it than what they had said. She kept all the packing, because she didn't have time to exchange it, it came right before Christmas.The pan had pit marks all over it, I could have probably lived with, but I knew that wasn't normal, I have several other Staub pans in this gray. The real isssue for me was the handle. It looked like a bubble had formed and burst in the manufacturing process. Now, if my Mother would have paid like half price for this and got it as a second, I would have gladly kept it and used it, but she didn't. This pot was clearly not first quality and if this pot is Staub's idea of first quality they have issues.The return process was a ... MoreI asked for one thing for Christmas, this pan. My Mother gladly ordered it, it took over double the time to get it than what they had said. She kept all the packing, because she didn't have time to exchange it, it came right before Christmas.The pan had pit marks all over it, I could have probably lived with, but I knew that wasn't normal, I have several other Staub pans in this gray. The real isssue for me was the handle. It looked like a bubble had formed and burst in the manufacturing process. Now, if my Mother would have paid like half price for this and got it as a second, I would have gladly kept it and used it, but she didn't. This pot was clearly not first quality and if this pot is Staub's idea of first quality they have issues.The return process was a nightmare, not to mention... if you have to call customer service, be sure to have an extra couple hours, because that how long it takes for them to pick up.After the pain return process, my Mother get her credit card statement, she sees it has been refunded. So she calls and waits on hold for almost two hours. The girl says "No, I see here it is suppose to be exchanged, let me check to see if it is in stock"... she checked, it was in stock. So she then says she will have to reach out to the return department.Finally my Mother gets a email pretty much stating they are understaffed and don't want to deal with it so they just refunded her.Way to run a company Stuab!I will be reviewing this product on every website I can find, just so Staub knows how unhappy I am with their pot and their lazy customer service.

I Returned It

I love Staub. I have a 4 qt Dutch oven, a 1.5 qt rice cooker, and the mini wok. I love all of them. I wasn’t impressed by the color (lavender) and, being that it’s a half quart shy of the standard 6 quart, I decided to return it and get the 7 quart. However, by the time you processed the return for the 5 1/2 quart, the 7 quart was no longer on its neverending sale and was available for $440-$470, which I haven’t been able to stomach doing. So I’m waiting for it to go on sale again, but several holidays have come and gone with no sale on the 7 quart, so who knows when that will ever happen again? Staub cookware is the best. Nothing cooks like a Staub.

Impressive Heat Retention and Flavor for Home-Cook

I recently bought the Staub Cast Iron 5.5-qt Round Cocotte in Grenadine, and I’m so impressed! The color is gorgeous—a deep, rich shade that looks even better in person. At 26 cm, it’s just the right size for hearty family meals. I used it as soon as I received it to cook pork ribs, and they came out perfectly tender and full of flavor. The cocotte holds heat really well, and I noticed the lid’s self-basting design kept everything juicy. I’m thrilled with this purchase; it’s both beautiful and incredibly functional!

Poorly Enameled Lid

The lip inside the lid is poorly enameled. It arrived already slightly rusted where it's not fully coated. For the price point on these, I expected top quality. Other than that I'd give it five stars. I purchased the 7 quart in basil. The design of the lid is nice. It does truly hold all of the moisture in. Very nice for slow cooking. The lid doesn't rattle while cooking either. The color is very pretty, but it is slightly different than pictured. I liked the picture better. I also like that the interior is black so no staining. Great if you like to make curries. The quality did not meet my expectations though.

Simply the Best!

This is our first Staub and Dutch oven - the jewel like teal is beautiful. We made roast chicken for our first meal - it was delicious. The Dutch oven was so easy to clean. I have to mention the amazing customer service we received. The first Dutch oven delivered to me had a small issue but Sim from Consiglio was so responsive. Within a week I got a refund and a new one was shipped to me. Sim also inspected and sent me pics of the new one before it was sent out. Of course it was perfect. What other store would give you this kind of service? I will always try to buy from Consiglio !

Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte: A Kitchen Essential

The Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte is a game-changer for any kitchen. With its 5.5-quart capacity, it serves 5-6 people perfectly. Made in France, its quality craftsmanship ensures even heat distribution for consistently delicious meals. Its versatility makes it ideal for a variety of cooking tasks, from braising to simmering. Plus, the sleek matte black finish adds a touch of elegance. A must-have addition to your culinary arsenal.

With This Dutch Oven I Could Rule the World

I spent a lot of time looking for a well made, high performance, dutch oven that was free of “forever chemicals,” and also easy to maintain. This oven from Staub did not disappoint. At 7 quarts it has ample room for a chicken and plenty to spare for adding vegetables. It performed as advertised and was a snap to clean. Sure, it lacks a photon torpedo bay and cloaking device so we won’t be taking on the Romulan Empire any time soon, but should a Romulan ambassador drop by they will no doubt be pleased with the Jus Senatus we made in our Staub Cocotte.