Enameled cast iron · Made in France
Staub Dutch Ovens — enameled cast-iron cocottes in every shape and size
A Staub Dutch oven — the cocotte — is a heavy enamelled cast-iron pot for braising, roasting, baking and simmering. This is the full range: round and oval cocottes, the Essential French Oven, petite and mini pots, and the seasonal pumpkin, from a 0.25-quart mini to an 8.5-quart roaster.
Shop Staub by shape
Every Staub shares the same cast-iron build and spiked lid. The shape decides what it does best — start here and narrow down.
Round Cocottes
The classic all-purpose shape, 4 to 7 quarts. Shop round →
Oval Cocottes
Built for long roasts, whole birds and fish. Shop oval →
Essential French Ovens
The rounded all-rounder with a domed lid. Shop Essential →
Petite French Ovens
Small pots for sides, sauces and one or two. Shop petite →
Mini Cocottes
Single-serving pots for bakes and serving. Shop mini →
Pumpkin Cocottes
A seasonal 3.5-quart centerpiece that cooks. Shop pumpkin →
What is a Staub Dutch oven?
A Staub Dutch oven, called a cocotte, is a heavy enamelled cast-iron pot built for braising, roasting, baking and simmering. It holds and spreads heat evenly, seals in moisture, and moves from stovetop to oven to table.
Staub has made them in France since 1974. The signatures are a self-basting spiked lid, a matte-black interior built for searing that never needs seasoning, and enamel in a wide range of colors. The pots come in round, oval and specialty shapes across a broad span of sizes.
Why Staub
The design choices below are what separate a Staub from ordinary cookware. They carry across every shape and size in the range.
Self-basting spiked lid
Spikes under the lid drip condensation back over the food, keeping roasts and braises moist.
Matte-black searing interior
The textured black enamel is built for high-heat browning and never needs seasoning.
Works on every stovetop
Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen and induction all run on the flat iron base.
Oven-safe to 500°F
Lid and body move from burner to oven to table without a second dish.
No seasoning required
The enamel coating is ready to cook out of the box and will not rust.
Sand-cast in France
Each cocotte is cast in a single-use mould in Alsace, then enamelled by hand.
How to choose a Staub
Two decisions cover it: the shape and the size. Pick the shape by what you cook, then the size by how many you cook for.
Start with the round cocotte if you want one do-everything pot. Choose the oval for long roasts and whole fish, the Essential French Oven for a rounded all-rounder, and the petite or mini for small jobs and serving.
| Round size | Serves | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 4 qt (24 cm) | 3–4 | Couples, small families, a first cocotte |
| 5.5 qt (26 cm) | 4–6 | The all-purpose family size |
| 7 qt (28 cm) | 6–8 | Big batches and entertaining |
Popular Staub cocottes
A cross-section of the range — shapes, sizes and the colors people buy most. Tap through for the current price on Amazon.
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
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Most popular size
Staub Round Cocotte – 5.5Qt – Grenadine
The 5.5-quart round cocotte is the size most people should buy first, and Grenadine is the color that made Staub famous. At 26 cm and about 5.2 liters it handles a family roast, a deep braise or a batch of soup for four to six.
Grenadine is a rich, glowing red with the depth of Staub’s three-coat enamel. The pot is the full build — a self-basting spiked lid, a matte-black searing interior, all stovetops including induction, oven-safe to 500°F, cast in France.
If you are choosing one Staub to start with, this is it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Staub Dutch oven?
It is a heavy enamelled cast-iron pot, called a cocotte, made for braising, roasting, baking and simmering. It is known for a self-basting spiked lid and a matte-black searing interior, and it is made in France.
What is a Staub cocotte used for?
Braises and pot roasts, whole roast chicken, no-knead bread, soups and stocks, rice and beans — and serving straight from the pot. It goes from stovetop to oven to table.
What sizes do Staub Dutch ovens come in?
From a 0.25-quart mini up to an 8.5-quart oval roaster. The round cocotte’s core sizes are 4, 5.5 and 7 quarts; the 5.5-quart is the most popular all-purpose choice.
Round vs oval — which should I buy?
Round is the more versatile everyday shape and sits evenly on a burner; oval suits long cuts like a whole roast or fish. Most cooks start with a round and add an oval later.
Are Staub Dutch ovens worth it?
They are a premium, made-in-France product built from enamelled cast iron to last for decades. Whether the price is worth it depends on how often you cook — for regular braising, baking and roasting, a single cocotte can replace several pans and outlast them.
Do they work on induction and need seasoning?
They work on all stovetops including induction, and the enamel interior never needs seasoning or oiling. It will not rust like bare cast iron.
Where are Staub Dutch ovens made, and what colors are available?
Every cocotte is sand-cast and enamelled in France, and the range is sold in more than ten enamel colors.