Staub Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven, Rooster Design

With sloping, tapered sides best suited for stirring, Staub's Essential French Oven is ideal for making creamy risotto. You'll also love it for slow-simmering soups, stews and tagines as well as French classics like coq au vin. With the depth of a sauté pan and the curved sides of a skillet, this essential pan is a kitchen mainstay and a symbol of French culinary heritage.

• Heavyweight enameled cast iron transfers and retains heat evenly.
• Innovative domed Chistera lid has interior spikes that promote self-basting to keep food moist and is adorned with a traditional Gallic rooster and nickel-plated brass knob.
• Multicoat enameling creates a glossy, vibrantly colored "majolique" finish that resembles fine ceramics.
• Resistant to rust, chipping and cracking, the coating requires no additional seasoning like some other cast-iron pieces.
• Ideal for use on all cooktops, including induction.
• Made in France.
• Commercial Grade: Thoughtfully designed and expertly engineered to meet rigorous standards and best practices from select commercial testing.

• 9 1/2" diam., 4 1/4" high (5 3/4" high. with lid).
• 3 3/4-qt. cap.
• 9 lb. 8 oz. with lid.
• Made in France.

Additional Information

• Specially formulated black matte interior enamel of each piece contains traces of quartz, giving it additional heat resistance and a rougher surface resulting in better browning.
• Extra-heavy lid seals in moisture for tender, flavorful results.

Use

• Ideal for use on all cooktops, including induction.
• Oven and broiler safe up to 500°F.
• No seasoning required; for best results use low to medium heat.
• When using high heat, bring your pan slowly to a high temperature.
• Use plastic, wood or nylon utensils only; metal utensils may damage the enamel.
• Enamel may chip or crack if banged against a hard surface.
• Handles and knobs can become very hot. Always use pot holder or glove when handling.

Care

• Allow pan to cool before washing.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Stubborn stains can be removed by soaking your pot for a few minutes in hot, soapy water.
• Completely dry pan before storing.
• Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads, harsh detergents, bleach or abrasive cleaners.