30 DAYS OPEN PURCHASELamb with apricots and cinnamon. Chicken with preserved lemon and green olives. North African cooking has a whole repertoire of dishes built on the same idea: low heat, plenty of time and a lid that returns all the moisture to the food.
It's the tagine's conical lid that does the work. The steam rises, condenses at the top and runs back down, so just a little liquid is enough to make everything tender and juicy. This one from Staub has a cast iron base with matt black enamel that holds heat evenly and lets you brown the meat right in it before the lid goes on. The lid is cream-white ceramic.
At 2 litres it's enough for a family dinner, and it goes straight from hob to table. Diameter 28 cm, height with lid 20 cm, weight 4 kg. Works on all hobs including induction, in the oven up to 260 °C and on the grill. Dishwasher safe. Made in France. Also available in a smaller size and in cherry red.
