The 7-quart Staub Round Cocotte is the workhorse French Dutch oven — heavyweight enameled cast iron, hand-finished in France, with a silhouette that's stayed essentially unchanged since the 1970s. Staub's signature spiked self-basting lid creates a constant rain of moisture over the food inside, locking in roughly 10% more humidity than a flat-lid Dutch oven; the matte black interior enamel is textured to brown like seasoned cast iron and develops more character with every use.
The 7-quart size is the big-roast, weekend-cooking size — fits two whole chickens, a generous beef stew for eight, a couple of no-knead loaves, or a pot of bolognese big enough to freeze half.
From Staub, the French enameled cast-iron maker now part of the Zwilling J.A. Henckels family. Lifetime warranty.
7 qt · approximately 13.9″ × 11″ × 7.2″ tall · serves 7–8.
Enameled cast iron with brass knob.
Hand wash recommended with warm soapy water; dishwasher safe. Use silicone, wood, or nylon utensils on the matte interior. Oven-safe to 500°F.