Koop Staub Gietijzeren Cocotte

The cherry red enamel is gorgeous enough to leave on the stove, and the black matte interior means I don't have to season it. Did a 5.5 qt batch of chili for six people and it went from stovetop to oven without a hitch.

The lid seals so tightly that my stews come out more tender than anything I've made in my old pot, and cleanup is just a quick wipe since nothing sticks. At 5.5 quarts, it's the perfect size for a whole chicken or a big batch of soup, and the cherry finish has held up beautifully through daily use a

This cherry color is even richer in person, and the 5.5 qt size handled a whole chicken plus veggies without crowding. Cleanup was just a quick wipe after some gentle scrubbing; the cast iron heats evenly enough that I didn't get any hot spots on the bottom.