Some pots stay hidden in the kitchen. This one goes in the middle of the table – lift the lid and let the aroma do the rest.
A tagine cooks in a way few other pots do. The tall, conical lid gathers the steam, which condenses and runs back down over the food. That's why a little liquid is enough, and meat, root vegetables and pulses turn tender and full of flavour in their own juices. This one from Staub has a cast iron base with matt black enamel and a lid in cherry-red ceramic. Brown the meat right in the base on the hob before putting the lid on.
Holds 2 litres, just right for a family dinner. 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 cream white.