STAUB Cast Iron Round Cocotte, 5.5-quart, Black Matte

Staub%27s signature piece %93La Cocotte%94 %28co%2Dcot%2C meaning French Oven%29 is so innovative that fine chefs around the world use it for consistency %28equal heat distribution and retention%29%2C dependability %28highly durable%29 and beauty%2E Underneath the tight fitting lid are spikes to ensure continuous%2C natural basting%2E The food will speak for itself from the kitchen to the table%21%3Cbr%3E%3Cspace%3E%0D%0AThere are numerous factors which make Staub cookware unique in its design%2E To start%2C its black matte enamel coatings make it indestructible and highly chip resistant and also keep it from discoloring%2E The cast iron cookware retains the heat beautifully%2C keeping the dish warm long after it%27s been taken out of the oven or off the stove%2E It retains heat and distributes it evenly%2C making the food more consistent in texture and taste%2E The special ceramic bottom also makes it possible for use on all types of heating surfaces%2E In addition to having these technical merits%2C it%27s attractive appearance make it possible for the dish to go straight from the stove to the table%2E