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You already love your Staub cocotte for soups, braises, and stews. This stainless steel insert lightens things up by turning your cocotte into an instant steamer. Simmer a couple inches of water, set the insert inside the pot, and quickly turn out perfect hard-cooked eggs, healthy fish, homemade steamed buns, and any veggies you fancy (we like broccolini, squash, and turnips).
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Staub
France
It's hard to look at the French company's picturesque cast iron and ceramic wares and not daydream about the *magnifique* things you'll make in them. Staub specializes in enameled cast iron cookware made in Alsace, which makes for superior browning and heat retention (perfect for those hours-long braises). The pieces work hard, but they’re pretty enough to go straight from stovetop/oven to the table. They take on a variety of shapes and colors, but we're partial to the cocottes with a deep blue hue and brass knobs exclusive to our Shop.
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Reviews for
Staub 5.5QT Cocotte Steamer Insert
Reviews for
Staub 5.5QT Cocotte Steamer Insert
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Incredibly useful
Incredibly useful for steaming veggies, fish, dumplings, etc. Big enough to place a shallow bowl or dish inside, and fits perfectly within my Staub. Sturdy and well-made.
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