The cocotte, originally designed for braising chicken in French cuisine, now serves as a versatile decorative casserole with a cast-iron lid featuring a pig design. Beyond coq au vin, it effortlessly handles juicy pork and perfect gravies. Staub's La Cocotte series includes this beautiful black cooking pot, suitable for both cooking and table service due to its pleasing design. Compatible with all cooker types, including induction, its cast iron construction retains and evenly distributes heat. The specially shaped oval cocotte in black facilitates gentle braising of meat dishes. With dimensions of 17 cm (6.7 in) in diameter, 11.9 cm (4.7 in) in height, and 28.7 cm (11.3 in) in width, it holds up to 1 liter (1.06 QT) and features a brass-colored knob for easy lid lifting. Whether marinating and chilling a roast or serving hearty meat dishes with delicious gravies, this cocotte ensures both culinary success and elegant presentation.