Where are Staub cocottes made?
France
Proudly made in France, the iconic 4-quart cocotte is part of the STAUB enameled cast iron series. Located in Northern France, the STAUB factory boasts employees that are fiercely proud of their work. Each piece is unique – the beautiful result of hand and machine.
What are Staub pans made of?
All Staub products are produced from high-quality cast iron. Cast iron is by its very nature heavy and the use of enameled cast iron offers a whole range of benefits. A slow simmering process at low temperatures gives a more intense flavor to your food.
How does Staub compared to Le Creuset?
Staub cookware is heavier, dark interior, self-basting lid, steel knob, and fewer color options. Le Creuset has lighter interior enamel better for monitoring cooking and cleaning. Also, larger handles for thick mitts are a must for cast-iron cooking. Both are luxury brands with different features for individual choice.
Is Staub cocotte cast iron?
The Staub cocotte is unsurpassed for slow-cooking meats and vegetables to tender perfection, and for simmering hearty stews and soups. Cast iron possesses exceptional heat-retaining qualities, so the pot heats evenly throughout. Staub enameled cast iron cookware is the choice of the world’s best chefs.
Are all Staub made in France?
Staub uses traditional sand molds for their cast-iron cookware, and they still proudly make their cast-iron range in France. The Staub Ceramic bakeware and tableware are equally impressive. The ceramics certainly have a heft to them. Currently, Staub ceramics are made in China.
Does Le Creuset own Staub?
Since 1974, Staub has evolved from their earlier utilitarian-looking cocottes to highly-sophisticated cooking vessels. Whereas, privately-owned and larger Le Creuset has successfully continued their French country style, since 1925.
Does Staub contain lead?
Staub’s heavy duty cast iron non-toxic cookware is free of lead, cadmium & PFOAs. These incredible cookware pieces don’t need to be seasoned before use, and they are naturally pretty stick-resistant (no, really! Nobody’s perfect: Staub cookware is an investment (like a lot of quality, non-toxic options tend to be!).
Do chefs prefer Le Creuset or Staub?
However, most sales associates and friends/neighbors recommended Staub over Le Creuset, because of Staub’s self-basting spikes under the lid (in most of their products), lustrous finish quality (“majolique” coloring and glazing process), standard higher-temperature knobs, and slightly less price-point than Le Creuset.
Can you use metal on Staub?
When cooking with enamelled cast iron, be it Staub or Le Creuset, it is strongly recommended to avoid metal cooking utensils as these run the very real risk of scratching, chipping, and damaging the enamel cooking surface.
What is the difference between a Dutch oven and a cocotte?
Cocottes (French ovens) and Dutch ovens are both cast-iron enamel-coated cooking pots. Cast with thick walls, bases, and a heavy tight-fitting lid. Dutch ovens usually have spikes or (nipples) on the inside of the lid. Whereas some cocotte, such as the Staub Brand cocotte, has a flat lid with spikes.