Oval cooking pot, dark blue V 4.25 l

Product detailed description

A high-quality cast iron cooking pot is not a purchase for a single fashion trend or a short-term culinary whim. Staub La Cocotte feels like a piece of equipment intended to stay in the home longer than some appliances, trends, and perhaps even the current kitchen colour. It is simply the type of piece that you do not acquire 'on a trial basis', but with very serious gastronomic intentions.

Main advantages:

• The Staub La Cocotte oval cast iron cooking pot is designed for those moments when you want to cook slowly, properly and without compromise.
• The generous 4.2-litre capacity is ideal for Sunday lunch, family dinner or a feast for several friends.
• The oval shape provides ample space for larger cuts of meat, rolls, stuffed vegetables and home-baked bread.
• Enameled cast iron distributes heat evenly, so you don't have to worry about hot spots where ingredients cook faster.
• Excellent heat retention allows the dish to finish cooking slowly and be brought to the table while still pleasantly hot.
• The specially shaped underside of the pot lid returns condensed moisture back to the ingredients during slow cooking.
• This keeps the meat juicier, the sauce richer and helps the vegetables maintain a pleasant texture.
• The matte black enameled interior surface is ready for thorough searing of meat and the gentle simmering of your favourite recipes.
• From the initial searing to the final baking, you can prepare the entire dish in a single vessel.
• Less switching between a pan, roasting pan and cooking pot means more comfortable cooking and fewer dishes after dinner.
• The dark blue enameled finish is sufficiently representative for you to serve the finished meal directly on the table.
• During more formal dining, the cooking pot does not remain hidden in the kitchen but naturally becomes part of the presentation.
• The cooking pot can be used on induction, gas, electric and glass-ceramic hobs, as well as in the oven.
• Temperature resistance up to 260 °C opens the way to slow roasting, baking and achieving a crispy bread crust.
• The stainless steel pot lid handle withstands high temperatures, ensuring safer handling when baking in the oven.
• The robust weight of 5.54 kg provides the stability you will appreciate when stirring thick sauces or turning meat.
• The enameled surface does not absorb the taste of the ingredients, allowing you to alternate between bold and delicate recipes without concern.
• The freezer-safe option allows you to prepare dishes in advance and store them for days when you won't have time for slow cooking.
• The cooking pot is dishwasher safe, although gentle hand cleaning with a soft sponge will help keep the enameled surface beautiful for longer.
• French manufacturing and the traditional craftsmanship of the Staub brand will appeal to customers looking for a long-term partner in the kitchen.
• La Cocotte makes the most sense where reliability, a representative appearance and the joy of use are expected from quality cookware.

Additional information:

• diameter: 29 cm
• base diameter: 24,4 cm
• overall width: 35,3 cm
• height: 10,7 cm
• height with pot lid: 15,5 cm
• capacity: 4.25 l
• suitable for all hobs including induction
• oven safe