A braiser gets to do a bit of everything. It's low enough for you to brown meat and vegetables with plenty of room, and deep enough to then pour in liquid, put the lid on and let it all simmer. Chicken casserole, osso buco, shakshuka or a baked rice dish – all in the same pot, from hob to table.
What makes it special is the lid. Inside, it has Staub's Chistera structure, a raised pattern that catches the steam as it condenses and lets it drip back down over the food. The dish bastes itself, and the flavour that would otherwise have escaped with the steam stays in the pan.
The braiser is cast in France with a matt black enamel interior and a grenadine-red exterior that looks lovely on the table. The two large handles give a steady grip, which you'll need, because cast iron is heavy. Keep oven gloves handy, as the handles get just as hot as the rest.
Available in two sizes: 24 cm holding 2.4 litres and 28 cm holding 3.7 litres. Works on all hobs including induction, in the oven up to 260 °C, and is dishwasher safe.