Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
Staub Dutch Ovens: French Enameled Cast Iron Cocottes
Staub has made la cocotte in Alsace since 1974: a heavy enameled cast iron pot with a tight-fitting lid, built for braising, slow cooking and baking bread. Every piece is sand-cast and finished in France. This guide covers the full range of Staub Dutch ovens, from 0.25-quart minis to 13.25-quart party pots, and links straight to their Amazon listings.
Shop Staub Cocottes by Shape and Size
Staub Dutch ovens come in six families. Shape decides what the pot does best, size decides how many people it feeds. Start with the family that matches your cooking, then pick the volume on its page.
Round Cocottes
The classic all-purpose shape for soups, braises and no-knead bread, 0.75 to 13.25 quarts. Shop round →
Oval Cocottes
Extra length for whole chicken, brisket and long cuts. Shop oval →
Essential French Ovens
Rounded body with a corner-free interior, easy to stir and clean. Shop Essential →
Petite French Ovens
0.75 and 1.5 quarts for sauces, risotto and cooking for one or two. Shop petite →
Mini Cocottes
Single-serve pots that go from oven to table. Shop mini →
Pumpkin Cocottes
A sculpted 3.5-quart pot that doubles as a fall centerpiece. Shop pumpkin →
Popular Staub Dutch Ovens and Pots
These six pots cover most kitchens: the two most-bought round sizes, the roomiest oval, the newer Essential line and two gift favorites. Each card leads to the current Amazon price.
STAUB La Cocotte 6.75L Enamel-Coated Round Cast Iron Cocotte with Nickel Knob Lid – All Cooktops, Made in France, Bordeaux
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Staub Cast Iron Essential French Oven, Dutch Oven, 5-quart, serves 5-6, Made in France – Grenadine
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STAUB Cast Iron Dutch Oven 3.5-qt Pumpkin Cocotte with Stainless Steel Knob, Made in France, Serves 3-4, Burnt Orange
Check priceWhat Is a Staub Cocotte (La Cocotte)?
A Staub cocotte, sold in the US as a Dutch oven, is a lidded pot cast from iron and coated with enamel inside and out. The French name la cocotte appears on every lid, and Staub uses it for the whole line: round pots, oval roasters and the small formats. Cooks reach for one when a recipe needs to sear and simmer in the same vessel, hold a braise at low heat for hours, or trap steam for a crackling loaf of bread.
Two details separate a Staub pot from other enameled cast iron. The interior wears a matte black enamel that takes high-heat searing without a delicate light surface to stain. And the underside of each lid carries self-basting spikes that collect steam and drip it back over the food, so slow cooking stays moist without opening the pot.
Round Cocottes: The Classic Staub Dutch Oven
The Staub enameled cast iron round Dutch oven is the shape most people mean when they say «Staub pot». It suits everyday soups, stews, beans and bread, and the size range runs wider than any other family. The 4-quart feeds two to three, the 5.5-quart handles a family of four to six, the 7-quart cooks for a crowd and stocks the freezer.
See every round size from 0.75 to 13.25 quarts →
Oval, Essential and Specialty Cocottes
Beyond the round classic, Staub builds shapes for specific jobs. The oval cocotte adds length for a whole roast chicken or a pork loin. The Essential French Oven swaps corners for a rounded interior that a whisk can actually reach. The pumpkin cocotte cooks like a standard 3.5-quart pot and looks like the middle of a Thanksgiving table.
Why Staub Enameled Cast Iron
The case for Staub comes down to build details you use every day, on any stove.
Matte black interior
Textured enamel sears hard, resists staining and needs no seasoning.
Self-basting spikes
The lid returns moisture to the food, a Staub signature since the first cocotte.
Tight-fitting lid
A heavy flat lid locks in steam; heat retention keeps a braise at temperature long after the burner goes low.
Every cooktop
Induction compatible, plus gas, electric and ceramic, and oven safe to 500°F (finish and knob dependent).
Made in France
Each pot is sand-cast in Alsace, so the mold is broken after a single use and no two pots match exactly.
Lifetime warranty
Backed by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Staub’s parent company since 2008.
The Staub Enamel Palette
Staub cocottes ship in more than ten enamel colors, from kitchen classics to seasonal editions. Availability changes by shape, size and listing, so each swatch leads to the closest current Amazon option.
Cast Iron from Alsace Since 1974
Francis Staub cast his first cocotte in 1974 in Alsace, a region on the French-German border with a long iron-working tradition. The pots earned their reputation in professional kitchens first; chefs valued the black interior and the basting lid, and home cooks followed.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels acquired the company in 2008 and kept production in France. The manufacturing method has not changed: molten iron poured into a sand mold, one mold per pot, then two layers of enamel fired at high temperature.
How to Choose Your Staub Dutch Oven
Match the pot to your table size and the dishes you cook most. The table below covers the common picks; each link opens the full page for that shape or size.
| You cook for | Shape and size | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2, sides and sauces | Petite 1.5 qt | Petite French Oven → |
| 2–3, everyday meals | Round 4 qt | 4 Qt Dutch Oven → |
| 4–6, the family default | Round 5.5 qt | 5.5 Qt Dutch Oven → |
| 6–8, batch cooking | Round 7 qt | 7 Qt Dutch Oven → |
| Whole roasts and long cuts | Oval 5.75–8.5 qt | Oval Cocottes → |
| Easy stirring and cleanup | Essential 3.75–5 qt | Essential French Oven → |
| Individual portions, gifts | Mini 0.25–0.75 qt | Mini Cocottes → |
| Seasonal centerpiece | Pumpkin 3.5 qt | Pumpkin Cocotte → |
Most popular size
Staub Cast Iron 5.5-qt Round Cocotte – White Truffle
The 5.5-quart round cocotte in White Truffle is the family size in a finish that suits any table. At 26 cm and about 5.2 liters it covers a roast, a deep braise or a batch of soup for four to six.
White Truffle is a warm cream that sets off food and tableware without competing with them. The pot itself is pure Staub — a self-basting spiked lid, a matte-black interior built for searing, oven-safe to 500°F, made in France.
For the everyday cocotte most households use first, this size and color are an easy recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Staub Dutch Ovens
Is a Staub cocotte the same as a Dutch oven?
Yes. Cocotte is the French term Staub uses worldwide; US retailers list the same pots as Dutch ovens. La cocotte refers to the original round design.
Are Staub pots induction compatible?
Every Staub cast iron Dutch oven works on induction, gas, electric and ceramic cooktops, and goes into the oven to 500°F with the standard brass or nickel knob.
Do I need to season a Staub pot?
No. The matte black enamel arrives ready to cook. A light coat of oil before the first use helps searing, and regular soap-and-water washing keeps it in shape.
What size Staub Dutch oven should I buy first?
The 5.5-quart round covers the widest range of recipes for a household of four. For one or two people the 4-quart is easier to handle and store.
Where are Staub Dutch ovens made?
All cast iron is produced in France. Staub’s ceramic line (mini cocottes and bakeware) is made separately and marked accordingly.