5 good reasons to buy a Cocotte Staub

What is a cocotte and where does its story begin? What are the differences between a cocotte and any other cast iron pot? Let's find out in this article and understand if it is really necessary to have a Cocotte Staub at home today.

The cocotte is an ancient cooking vessel, it seems that its origins date back even to the early nineteenth century in France! Initially in cast iron, with two handles and a flat lid, it was placed on the embers and the flat lid allowed to add more embers over the pot, so as to have more sources of heat.

Modern cocotte are very similar to ancient ones, but some aspects of today make it perfect especially thanks to the introduction of enameled cast iron. The enamel protects it from scratches and considerably extends its duration over time! There are also other models in fire porcelain or copper, but enameled cast iron remains a must have in the kitchen.

What is the main peculiarity of the cocotte? The "multi use" in the kitchen! Yes, because the Cocotte can be used on any hob, even induction, and above all in the oven!

How do you use a Cocotte?

As you read a little while ago, the cocotte are perfect to use on the hobs on the market today and you can also use it in the oven, without problems, thanks to the cast iron that distributes the heat gradually and evenly. The important thing is never to use it in the microwave.

Cocotte requires a slow and low temperature cooking, therefore before cooking it is advisable to prepare the pot for cooking: preheat for a few minutes over low heat with a little vegetable oil, so as to start having a diffusion of heat inside. of the pot.

After a few minutes of heating, let it cool, remove the excess oil and put it back on the stove: at this point it can be used. Add the ingredients and cover with the lid, so as to maintain humidity, avoiding adding additional liquids if not necessary or required by the recipe.

The cocotte is perfect for braising, roasting and browning or it can be used for stews or soups thanks to the enamel that covers the inside of the pot and to a perfect distribution of the heat provided by the cast iron. Thanks to this particular material, the nutritional properties of food will remain intact and aromas and flavors will be enhanced!

How to clean

If you think that cleaning a pot can be a small thing, you are very wrong. Cleaning a pot is the Holy Grail of its duration and if in these cases we are talking about Cocotte it is even more important!

After cooking, let it cool, put hot water and detergent inside the pot. Soak for ten minutes, then clean it with a non-abrasive sponge being careful not to damage the internal enamel and dry it with a soft cloth. In some cases the cocotte can also be washed in the dishwasher.

Five good reasons to buy a Cocotte Staub

Torniamo alle nostre amate Staub, le Cocotte per eccellenza. Quali sono i 5 buoni motivi per averne una (o più) in cucina?

1. Uniform cooking in closed circuit with continuous spraying thanks to the hemispheres present on the lower part of the lid, where the steam condenses and falls on the food, avoiding having to add water continuously when cooking over low heat
2. Interior with very resistant matt black enamel that allows different types of cooking, from braised to stewed and an enhancement of the natural flavors of the ingredients for a healthy and tasty cuisine
3. Easy to use and simple to clean, even in the dishwasher
4. Suitable for all hobs, even induction ones and can be used in the oven
5. Staub lids are designed for less steam than any other cocotte on the market and competing products

And if that's not enough, know that the Cocotte Staub are beautiful and of various shapes, each piece is unique! You can find them round and oval and of different sizes, from the smallest of 10 cm to the largest of 41 cm.

You can also find it in special formats, such as the Cocotte Artichoke Staub or you can find splendid Rectangular Wooden Supports - Staub to bring the mini cocotte directly to the table! The support is equipped with feet and has the advantage of keeping the three casseroles, with a boiling bottom, away from the table.

The most sold and used Staubs in the kitchen are usually those of medium size for practical use. We recommend the Oval Cocotte Blue 29 cm - Staub, the Round White Truffle Cocotte 26 cm - Staub and the Oval Cocotte Cherry Red 31 cm - Staub. All in Shipping 24/48 hours!

If you prefer steam cooking, you can choose a Round Steamer Cocotte 26 cm - Staub for your healthy and nutritious foods!

Don't have a Cocotte in the kitchen yet? What are you waiting for? The real taste of food awaits you!