STAUB Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4-qt Round Cocotte, Made in France, Serves 3-4, Cherry Cherry Round Cocotte

4-q round black round mat is my first Staub and I am so happy to write a review. First of all, the feature is awesome. It looks very modern with my new kitchen. Second, it works excellently. I usually use this pot for making stew and soup. It boils very fast and keep the moisture from ingredients. Eventually, I add less water than I have usual. It is perfect size for dinner for 4. It is easy to clean, once I clean it with warm water and dry it through heat. Last thing is good for oven boiling. Sizzling chickens and put it right into oven and I get perfect chicken dinner. After this purchase, I got a fry pan and a wok. They are also my favorite.

I bought 2 identical 4-qt Dutch ovens to keep at a vacation house. I have been using the same two for about 5 years, solely for bread making, using them once a week. They are the perfect size and high-quality workmanship. Staub does not recommend heating them empty, as most people do for breadmaking. I have always done that, and they have help up perfectly. I wouldn't go from very cold to hot and only from room temperature to cold water. Love these!!