Mua Staub Cast Iron Cocotte

The basil green is even prettier in person and the black matte interior has held up perfectly through braises and no-knead bread. It's heavier than my old enameled pot, but the heat retention on the stovetop makes that worth it.

The 3 qt size is perfect for a batch of chili or a whole chicken, and cleanup has been way easier than I expected for cast iron. The lid fits snugly enough that nothing splatters on the stove either.

The basil green color is even prettier in person, and the black matte interior means I don't have to baby it the way I did my old white-enameled pot. Braised short ribs came out fork-tender after three hours, and cleanup was just a rinse and wipe.