I am bumping up this topic because I am getting ready to put my HUGE STAUB 12.5 quart "Cocotte" oval French oven on ebay and though I would first give a heads up to folks here who might want an enormously heavy, extra large vessel that is ideal for braising large hunks of meat and can also be used over two burners on a stove.
I have difficulty lifting it empty - and if filled, it is impossible. I even have trouble lifting it with the lid in place. It weighs 27 pounds 7 ounces.
In the past it has been used to roast a saddle of wild boar, a crown roast of pork, a full prime rib and a saddle of venison (when I was still prepping game for hunters whose wives were not interested in knowing how to prepare game for roasting.
It has also held big batches of chicken and dumplings for a crowd and a turkey that dressed out at 31 pounds.
I had help with lifting it with all these big and heavy items.
Also, I no longer have an oven into which it will fit.
I know this big oval French oven is no longer sold in the U.S. but is still available in Europe and possibly in Canada - a friend bought one in Quebec City a couple of years ago.
The ones half this size, 7 quart, sell (discounted) for $344.95 - Regular price $493.00. If anyone is interested, please PM me. I won't be listing it for a few days.
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- Smooth ceramic bottom usable on all heat sources
- Highly indestructible, doesn't discolor or rust
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