The Staub
Round Cocotte is part of the
Cookware test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Dutch Ovens
models like the Round Cocotte are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Ease of cleaning:
Ease of cleaning reflects how easy or difficult it was to clean after browning and cooking a beef brisket.
Bread baking:
How well the pot can proof and bake bread. Those scoring Excellent baked bread that had a crispy crust and a nice interior; those scoring Poor had a dense interior along with a yeasty flavor.
Sauce simmer:
Indication of how well the pot can evenly simmer tomato sauce.