STAUB 3.7 L Cocotte -

The cocotte originated in France where this casserole dish was designed to cook chicken dishes: in fact, the word "cocotte" itself is the French word for "little hen".

Since then, the cocotte dish has been used to make a wide variety of other dishes including soups, stews and ragouts.

Beginners can use them as they try their hand at tasty oven-baked dishes and professional French chefs can't do without them for gratins or delicate soufflés.

As well as being aesthetically pleasing, cast-iron is an excellent heat retainer and is good at distributing heat equally, characteristics which are enforced by Staub's special matte black enamel. This enamel also helps preserve a food's unique flavour. Since a cocotte retains heat well, meat and vegetables can be cooked gently whilst preserving both flavour and nutritional content. It is therefore perfect for cooking healthy meals.

Its self-basting, dimpled lid releases condensation at regular intervals, keeping your dishes moist.

• Made in France
• Heavy weight, tight-fitting lid retains moisture, spikes on the lid create a rain-forest effect evenly returning juices back onto food
• Oven safe up to 900F/482C without lid, Lids are Oven safe up to 500F/260C
• Nickel steel knob
• Smooth enamel bottom works on all stovetops, including gas, electric, glass, ceramic, induction, and halogen
• Unique, interior matte texture results in exceptional browning
• Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended
• Suitable for all types of hobs, incl. induction, can also be used in the oven/grill
• Diameter of 24 cm