Why Professional Chefs Love Staub: Features That Matter in Restaurant Kitchens

Headquartered in Turckheim, Alsace, Staub is a leading manufacturer of premium cast iron cookware. Staub cookware utilizes quality materials that withstand the rigors of everyday use. Stylish and durable Staub cookware is popular among chefs around the world. Here are some things that professional chefs appreciate about Staub products.

Enameled Cast Iron

Staub’s cast iron cocotte (arguably the most popular Staub product) has an enamel coating that makes it resistant to scratches and rust. Thanks to the coating, cocottes by Staub are extremely easy to clean. Cast iron helps retain and distribute heat evenly, making cast iron cocottes perfect for slow cooking, braising, and roasting.

Self-basting lid

One of the most useful features of Staub’s cast iron cocotte is its self-basting lid with tiny spikes designed to evenly distribute moisture back onto food, helping ensure that food retains its flavors and stays moist during cooking.

Durability

The durable enamel coating of Staub cookware resists chipping, cracking, and rusting and can withstand high temperatures. It does not require additional seasoning. With proper care, Staub products can easily last several years (in some cases even a lifetime). Professional chefs prefer Staub cookware over cookware by other manufacturers as it is built to last and is low-maintenance.

Versatility

Cookware by Staub can be used on almost all types of cooktops including gas, ceramic, and induction cooktops. Staub products are oven safe and can be used for baking, roasting or braising.

Aesthetic Appeal

Staub products are available in a range of designs and vibrant colors-from classic black to vibrant shades such as cherry red, and basil green. Professional chefs appreciate Staub products for their aesthetic appeal. Food cooked in Staub cookware can be directly brought to the table.

Non-reactive Surface

The enamel interior of Staub products is non-reactive, meaning it does not react with acidic foods, which helps preserve the original taste of food and nutrients in it.

Even Cooking

The tight-fitting lids of Staub products trap steam and heat effectively, helping maintain a consistent cooking temperature. The feature makes Staub cookware ideal for slow cooking.

Some Popular Staub Products

Here are some Staub products that are popular among professional chefs and amateurs alike.

Staub Ceramic Petite 16 Ounce Artichoke

The Petite 16 Ounce Artichoke Cocotte boasts a stunning basil porcelain enamel finish. Its unique design sets the product apart. The Petite Artichoke Cocotte can be used for making dips, salsas, and spreads. Ceramic distributes heat evenly and the enamel gaze prevents moisture from being absorbed in the food during baking.

Staub Cast Iron 6 Quart Cochon Shallow Wide Round Cocotte

Famed for its unique, unconventional design, the 6 Quart Cochon Shallow Wide Round Cocotte has a stainless steel knob. The undersides of the tight-fitting lid have self-basting spikes that release moisture into the food, enhancing flavors. The matte black enamel interior ensures uniform braising. The 6-quart cocotte is ideal for making soups and stews. The product is available in 5 colors- Graphite Grey, Basil, Matte Black, Grenadine, and Dark Blue.

Staub 6.25 Quart Wide Oval Dutch Ovens

The Wide Oval Dutch Oven has 20% more cooking surface at the base, giving users more room to sear and roast food. The enameled cast iron used in the Dutch oven does not need to be seasoned and has heat retention properties. The textured self-basting lid helps enhance flavors. The product is dishwasher safe and oven safe (up to 500 degree F).

Staub Cast Iron 5 Quart Round Tall Cocotte

The compact design of the Iron 5 Quart Round Tall Cocotte allows you to cook large quantities of food without using much cooktop space. You can use it to cook bone-in meat cuts including crown roasts. The unique design of the Quart Round Tall Cocotte (it is taller than many cocottes in its class) reduces the risk of oil splattering deep frying.

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