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STAUB Braising Pan 28 cm, 3.7 L, Induction, Made in France, Dark Blue

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STAUB Braising Pan 28 cm, 3.7 L, Induction, Made in France, Dark Blue

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Specifications

Specifications for STAUB Braising Pan 28 cm, 3.7 L, Induction, Made in France, Dark Blue
MaterialEnamelled cast iron
InteriorMatte black enamel with self-basting spikes
Diameter28 cm
Capacity3.7 L
ExteriorDark blue
Made inFrance
Hob compatibilityInduction-compatible

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Self-basting spikes on the matte black enamel drip fat back over the food as it braises
  • A 28cm, 3.7L pan roomy enough for braising joints and big slow-cooked batches
  • French-made cast iron with a dark blue exterior handsome enough to serve from
  • Induction-compatible, so it works on any modern hob

Cons

  • Tuned for braising and slow cooking, not the high-heat searing a Lodge skillet does best
  • The larger, heavier format is more than everyday frying needs

Skip it if

Skip it if your priority is fast, high-heat searing in a straightforward frying pan — a searing-focused skillet is the better tool.

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How we assessed it

We synthesized this

The STAUB braiser is made for low and slow. Its matte black enamel interior is dotted with self-basting spikes that catch rising steam and fat and drip it back over the food, so braises and stews baste themselves as they cook. At 28cm and 3.7L there's room for a whole joint or a big batch, and the French-made cast iron carries a dark blue exterior handsome enough to bring straight to the table. It's the pan for anyone who cooks casseroles, braises and Sunday joints.

The trade-off is focus. This is tuned for braising, not the fast, high-heat searing a Lodge skillet does best, and the large, heavy format is more than everyday frying needs. Our read is a synthesis of STAUB's documented construction and format rather than a hands-on cooking test — see how we test.