Stuff We Want: STAUB Pumpkin Dutch Oven, the Centerpiece That Actually Cooks Dinner
Your Thanksgiving table has one decorative gourd that does nothing. Time to promote one that makes the stew.
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Every November you buy a little decorative pumpkin for the table, and every November it just sits there next to the gravy, contributing nothing, like your cousin who "brought ice."
The STAUB Pumpkin Dutch Oven is the pumpkin that pulls its weight. It's a 3.5-quart enameled cast iron cocotte shaped like a pumpkin, in burnt orange, with ridged sides, loop handles and a stem on the lid you grab like you're harvesting dinner. It's made in France, which means your butternut soup now has a passport.
The heavy, tight-fitting lid has little spikes on the underside that drip moisture back onto the food while it cooks. STAUB calls it a rain-forest effect. You'll call it "why is this chili so good," then take full credit.
Inside is a textured black matte enamel built for browning and a natural nonstick surface that holds up to scratches and chips. The smooth bottom works on every stovetop, induction included, and the pot goes in the oven up to 900°F without the lid (the lid is good to 500°F).
Then it goes straight to the table, because it looks like decor. Mac and cheese, stuffing, apple crisp, mulled cider, the sad little side you claimed you'd "throw together." Everything looks intentional when it's served out of a cast iron pumpkin.
It's dishwasher safe, though STAUB recommends hand washing. Use that as your excuse to leave the dishes for whoever didn't cook.
Hand-picked because it's the rare kitchen gift that's both actually useful and the thing everyone at the table asks about.
Who it's for: the Thanksgiving host, the friend who owns three pumpkin-spice candles, and anyone who wants a host gift that won't end up regifted.
Skip it if your entire holiday menu comes in a plastic clamshell, or your cabinets are already full of cast iron you swore you'd use.
FAQ
How big is it?
It holds 3.5 quarts, a solid size for sides, soups and dips.
Can it go in the oven?
Yes. The pot is oven safe up to 900°F without the lid, and the lid is oven safe up to 500°F.
Does it work on induction?
Yes. The smooth enamel bottom works on gas, electric, glass ceramic, induction and halogen stovetops.
The verdict: finally, a decorative pumpkin with a job. Hand-picked for every table that deserves a centerpiece you can eat out of.
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