Round Cocotte · 24 cm · 3.8 L · Serves 3–4
Staub 4-Quart Dutch Oven: The Compact Everyday Cocotte
The 4-quart is the compact round in the Staub line: 24 cm, 3.8 liters, sized for two to four and easier to lift and store than the bigger pots. It braises a small chicken, simmers a weeknight soup and bakes a compact loaf of bread, in the same enameled cast iron as every Staub. For couples, small households or a second pot alongside a larger cocotte, this is the everyday size. This page shows all eight colors of the 4-quart, with links to current Amazon listings.
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The 4-quart round in its full color range. Every one is the same 24 cm pot; the color is the only choice. Each card opens the current Amazon price.
Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte, Dutch Oven, 4-quart, serves 3-4, Made in France, Turquoise
Check priceWhat a Staub 4-Quart Cocotte Is Built For
The 4-quart is the everyday pot for a smaller kitchen. It braises a small chicken or a couple of pounds of short ribs, simmers soup or stew for two to four, and bakes a compact boule of no-knead bread. It’s deep enough for real one-pot cooking but light enough to move full and store on a normal shelf. Where the 5.5-quart is the family default, the 4-quart is the pot for couples, small households and anyone who wants a Staub that isn’t a two-handed heave every time.
What Sets the Staub 4-Quart Apart
The Staub build is the same at every size; at 4 quarts it’s in the most manageable full-size format.
Self-basting spikes
The lid rains condensation back over the food so braises stay moist.
Matte black interior
Textured enamel sears without seasoning and hides everyday wear.
Tight-fitting lid
Heavy flat lid locks in steam and holds a steady simmer for hours.
Every cooktop
Induction, gas, electric and ceramic; oven-safe to 500°F.
Made in France
Sand-cast in Alsace, one mold per pot, enamelled by hand.
Lifetime warranty
Backed by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Staub’s parent company.
The 4-Quart in Eight Colors
The 4-quart ships in eight enamel colors, the widest round palette after the 5.5. Every one is the identical pot; availability shifts by listing, so each swatch leads to the closest current option.
Who the 4-Quart Is For
Couples and small households
Two to four portions without a pot that dwarfs the meal.
The compact first Staub
A first cocotte for a smaller kitchen, easy to store and handle.
The second-pot cook
A lighter companion to a 5.5 or 7-quart for smaller jobs.
The lift-and-store minded
The most manageable full-size round, full or on the shelf.
Is 4 Quarts the Right Size?
The 4-quart is right for cooking regularly for two to four. It’s the compact everyday round: light, storable and enough for most small-household meals. Step up to the 5.5-quart if you often cook for four to six or bake full loaves of bread; that’s the size for a growing family and the usual first Staub. Cook mostly for one or two, or want a sauce-and-sides pot? A petite French oven may fit better. The full range is on the round lineup.
Two Honest Caveats
Small households only
At 3.8 liters the 4-quart tops out around four portions. If your table regularly grows past that, or you like cooking a batch to freeze, the 5.5-quart is the safer buy. The 4-quart rewards cooking to size, not to leftovers.
It’s compact, not featherweight
Lighter than the bigger rounds, but still enameled cast iron at roughly 4.5 kg (10 lb) empty. It heats and holds like cast iron should, which also means it’s slower to warm and heavier than a saucepan. That’s the deal with any Staub.
Care and Everyday Use
- Wash with soap and warm water once the pot cools; the enamel needs no seasoning and will not rust.
- Medium heat covers nearly every task; the cast iron holds temperature once it gets there.
- Use any utensil. The hard enamel takes metal, wood or silicone without scratching through.
- Store with the lid ajar. A folded cloth between lid and rim lets air move and keeps the interior fresh.
Compact Enough for Every Day
The 4-quart size suits the everyday dishes a smaller kitchen actually cooks.
- Weeknight braises. A small chicken or a pound or two of beef, seared and simmered in one pot.
- Soups and stews for two to four. A full dinner with a portion left for lunch.
- A compact loaf of bread. Fits a smaller boule, with the lid trapping steam for the crust.
- Rice, beans and sides. The right size for a grain or a side without a half-empty big pot.
Our pick
Staub Round Cocotte – 4Qt – Graphite Grey
The 4-quart round cocotte in Graphite Grey is the size most cooks reach for first. At 24 cm and 3.8 liters it browns a full batch, holds a 3–4 lb roast, and still stores easily.
Graphite is the quiet choice — a soft matte grey that reads modern or classic and hides everyday use. Underneath sits the full Staub build: a self-basting spiked lid, a matte-black searing interior, oven-safe to 500°F, cast in France.
For one pot that does almost everything without committing to a bold color, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Staub 4-Quart
How many does a 4-quart Staub serve?
Three to four as a main course. It’s sized for couples and small households, not big-batch cooking.
4 vs 5.5 quarts — which should I get first?
Get the 4-quart if you cook for two to four and value a lighter, more storable pot. Choose the 5.5-quart if you cook for four to six or bake full loaves of bread; it’s the more common first Staub.
Can you bake bread in a 4-quart?
Yes, a compact boule. For a standard full-size loaf with more oven spring, the 5.5-quart has more room.
Is a 4-quart too small for a family?
For four or more regularly, it’s tight; the 5.5-quart fits better. For two to three, or as a second pot, the 4-quart is right.
What colors does the 4-quart come in?
Eight: Graphite Grey, Grenadine, Cherry, White Truffle, White, Turquoise, Citron and Peony Pink. Every color is the identical pot.