Mini frying pan, 12 cm, black

Frying pan with cast iron handle 

Size: Ø 12 cm - 4 3/4’’

• Requires no seasoning and prevents foods from sticking
• Enameled cast iron is compatible with all heat sources, including induction 
• Dishwasher safe
• Ideal for serving at table
• Made in France

In a collection made especially “for the table”, Staub has created restaurant-style pieces that are ready to serve right from oven or stovetop to the dining table. Mini-Cocottes are complemented with escargots dishes and round or oval stackable dishes to ensure meals are as hot and fresh as they can be. These versatile cast iron pieces delight chefs and diners alike. These pieces are designed to be as functional in the kitchen as they are beautiful on the tabletop. Use the cocottes for single servings of soufflé, macaroni and cheese or dessert, for example.

The advantages of enameled cast iron

1. Ingredients retain their nutritional value and the full intensity of their flavors. Meat does not dry out and vegetables remain juicy. 

2. Whatever dishes you prepare in the frying pan, you can rely on delicious and nutritious results! 

3. The strength and heat-retention properties of cast iron have been appreciated for millennia in the kitchens of Central Asia. 

4. Casting iron is a carbon-rich iron alloy, one of the materials that retains heat best, diffuses it slowly and distributes it absolutely evenly. 

5. Once cast iron is hot, its heat-retention properties allow you to turn the heat down to a minimum for gentle simmering and reduced energy consumption. 

6. Cast iron also retains cold: refrigerate before serving and your cast iron product will remain cool at the table. 

7. Enamel, which is made mainly of glass, is extremely durable. 

8. Enameled cast iron is compatible with all heat sources, including induction.

Made in France: traditional and authentic craftsmanship

Each product is individually crafted using time-honored manufacturing processes. Production includes a hundred visual or technical inspection points to ensure that each item fulfills our uncompromising quality standards.

Pre-use care

Before using your cocotte, we recommend that you wash it with warm water and dishwashing liquid, and then dry it. We also recommend applying a small amount of cooking oil in your pot before using it, to enhance the properties of the special black enamel. Feel free to apply oil again before every use. Your Staub La Cocotte is now ready for cooking. 

Precautions 

• Regardless of the heat source used (electric, gas, induction), enameled cast iron cookware must be heated gradually to avoid thermal shock and possible damage. 
• Select a flame or element that is smaller or equal to the dimension of the bottom of your Staub pot. Allowing flames from gas ranges to envelope the sides of the pot may cause discoloration or damageto the enamel.
• We recommend the use of wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not overheat an empty pot; all cooking should be monitored.
• To avoid any risk of burns, always use a potholder or oven mitt.
• Do not place a hot vessel on an unprotected surface.

After use care and maintenance

After the pot has cooled from cooking, wash in warm water with dish- washing liquid and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Let pots sit in the open air before storing. Do not use bleach or abrasive detergents – if residue remains after cleaning, soak in warm water to loosen. Dishwasher use is possible, however the harsh detergents and abrasion with other utensils may cause damage and affect non-stick properties. Any products with wooden handles should not be put in a dishwasher at any time. Do not stack or store enameled objects without protecting the exterior surface. The knobs and handles may loosen with use. Check the tightness from time to time and gently retighten them if necessary.