Staub Round Cocotte, 5.5-Quart

Last updated: March 30, 2021


The matte enamel on this cocotte comes in a variety of appealing colors. The texture on the interior makes for quicker meals, heating up food evenly. It cooks mid-sized dishes faster and more consistently.

Staub Round Cocotte, 5.5-Quart

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This Staub cocotte cooks mid-sized entrees evenly and serves them with distinction.

In our analysis of 11 expert reviews, the Staub Round Cocotte, 5.5-Quart placed 5th when we looked at the top 8 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The Staub cocotte is unsurpassed for slow-cooking meats and vegetables to tender perfection, and for simmering hearty stews and soups. Cast iron possesses exceptional heat-retaining qualities, so the pot heats evenly throughout. The innovative lid features tiny spikes on the interior that continually release condensed liquid back onto the food, yielding moist, flavorful results. Staub’s special matte black enamel interior and self-basting spiked lid guarantee perfect browning and braising for flavor-enhanced food. With their exquisite enamel finish, each piece transitions beautifully from the kitchen to the table. From comfort food to sumptuous suppers, every dish is special when served in Staub. Staub enameled cast iron cookware is the choice of the world’s best chefs. With exceptional durability, it is perfect for day-to-day use in both gourmet home kitchens and prestigious restaurants around the world. Built to last a lifetime, these heirloom pieces can be passed from generation to generation.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

I've been fantasizing all year about having one - so glad I finally bought one for Christmas! Beautiful and functional. Just need to keep in mind that the stated volume is not the working volume. Technically the 4 quart holds 4 quarts but only all the way up to the brim. Actual working volume is 3.5 quarts.
I have marveled at the pretty colors for years and I finally got a gift card to use on this purchase. I used it and like my friend said...food tastes better in one of these. I loved using the dutch oven but need to learn not to grab the know with my fingers once it starts cooking. It gets hot (learning those toddler lessons all over again). Got it in a fabulous turquoise color and I digging that choice.
There’s something about Staub’s slightly rough black matte enamel that made the browning so much more effective. The meat cubes all achieved a deep, rich, evenly burnished sear on all sides, and faster too.

What reviewers didn't like

About a year ago a piece of the interior flaked off. This pot was never nonstick despite following recommended use and care instructions but the flaking was the last straw. I'm only rating this one star because of the price. I've owned much less expensive enamel cast iron pots for several years and never had any issues with them. Very disappointing.
The browning was a bit spotty and took longer to achieve a truly good sear.
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