Staub - Cast Iron 9-qt Round Cocotte - Grenadine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great size for cooking a big family dinner. Used this to make a bolognese sauce for 11 people and it had room to spare. To make a proper bolognese sauce takes at least five hours of simmering anger evaporating away milk and wine. The cast iron was perfect at distributing the heat evenly to maintain an extremely low simmer that steel or copper pots cannot. This is an heirloom product that will last a lifetime with proper care. Staub is my favorite cast iron cookware.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've wanted a large volume Cocotte for year and finally found a beauty of a 9qt for a great price. The Grenadine color matches my Oval Roaster, which was my first Staub pot, and it's a stunner of a color. As far as cooking surfaces go I prefer Staub's to LeCreuset. I just prefer the black to a white surface. I also outfitted it with their adorable Pig knob. Btw Staub, you should make dish themed knows for parties/holidays. Like a green bean knob for green bean casserole and so on...just an idea. Send me the royalties.

As a fan of Staub products, I couldn't wait to purchase this larger version. The size is perfect for making large batches of soup and flips easily to being a perfect roaster for Sunday pot roast. I remain a satisfied, happy and loyal customer. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Staub pans heat up quickly, evenly and retain heat for hours. Conversely they hold cold for hours as well. I like to use this pan for pasta salads in the summer. I freeze the pan for a couple of hours, add the salad and go. No cooler needed. Make the meal in the cocotte and then use it as a serving piece. The cherry color is gorgeous, a nice addition to any table.

These round cocottes come in a variety of sizes, all of which roast, boil, bake, fry, braise and simmer to the highest possible standards. Cast iron cooking has been around for millennia and there is a reason. It is the ultimate for low slow cooking. Put the pot on the fire come back hours later and the food is done. So if you like cast iron comforting reliability of cast iron cooking then why not have a pot in every side. Cooking for 1, or 2, or 3 or 20, its all so easy in Staub's beautifully crafted pots. The workmanship and the quality of the cast iron ensure that the heat is directed to the food. The fine enamel finish - inside and out - make for attractive presentation at the table, and easy clean up afterwards. Enjoy each size as you use them. I do.