Beli Staub Cast Iron French oven

The wide oval shape actually fits a whole chicken without cramming it in, which my old round pot never could. Cherry red looks great on the table too, and cleanup has been easy so far.

The 6.25 quart size is bigger than I expected, which is perfect for batch cooking on Sundays. Even heat all the way up the sides, and cleanup was just a quick soak. The cherry red looks great sitting on my stove too.

The 6.25 qt size is honestly perfect for batch cooking—I made a huge pot of short ribs and there was still room to spare. The cherry enamel finish cleans up way easier than my old bare cast iron, just a quick soak and wipe. It's heavy, but that's kind of the point with cast iron.