STAUB 40500-171-0 Cocotte pig casserole dish in black cast iron 17 cm,25.5 x 23.5 x 11 cm

The 'cocotte' casserole dish originated in French cooking and was used as a pot for stewing chicken.This decorative casserole dish features a recumbant pig on the cast iron lid, so you can make not only coq au vin, but also succulent joints of pork and the perfect gravy to go with it.This cast iron baking dish from the La Cocotte range by Staub is an attractive cooking vessel that you can also use for serving up at the dining table, thanks to its attractive design.The black casserole dish is suitable for all cooker types – and therefore also suitable for induction cookers.The material also retains heat perfectly and distributes it evenly.The distinctive oval shape and black colour of the cocotte casserole dish allows you to roast your meat dishes gently and easily.If you want to marinate a joint and need to cool it before cooking in the oven, then simply cover this casserole with its lid and place in the fridge.The cocotte casserole dish with its distinctive pig shape has a diameter of 17 cm, a height of 11.9 cm, and is 28.7 cm wide, and offers a capacity of 1 litre.It has a brass coloured knob with which you can lift the lid for serving.With this casserole dish you can make your savoury meat dishes and delicious gravy, and the attractive design means you can even take it to the dining table to serve up.