Le Creuset Dutch Oven Too Pricey? These Affordable Alternatives Are Just As Good
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- In this video, I highlight the best Le Creuset Dutch oven alternatives that cost less. You’ll get an up-close look at each alternative and learn how they compare to Le Creuset.
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I had a Le Creuset Dutch orange pan for more than 30 years. Because of the long use, the interior finish became gradually dull. I called the distributor, send a picture of it, received an autorisation to sent it back, and received a new one completely free of charge because those pots have a time-life warranty! Way to go Le Creuset! So I got a nice new cherry one and am very happy. Who can do better than that?
That’s amazing
Yeah Le Creuset’s warranties make them more worth it still feel I’d rather just buy a lower end one and replace it after awhile. But I prefer bare cast iron that’s my main cookware enameled is for acid foods for me personally.
So really worth the extra money
Where did you find the number of the distributor? My Dutch oven also has discolored over decades of use. Thank you for your help
My 4.5 qt soup pot interior turned blackish (from underneath the enamel) after long use. Anyone knows of a way to restore it ?
Back when I had a life, I had a multitude of Le Creuset. Lost everything & really missed my Le Creuset, but it's way too expensive now. This presentation gives me some good alternatives. Thanks!
Try flea markets and Trift stores.
If you really have your heart set on Le Creuset don’t sleep on the outlet stores. All my Le Creuset comes from outlets and they are seconds. They only sell seconds with minor defects that don’t affect the performance of the pot at all but will give you significant savings.
I went with Staub. I like the design better, and the long life expectancy helped make the price more acceptable.
There was one year where Amazon shipped gifts for free. I bought about 60 lbs of cast iron cookware for family & friends.
I bought a 4 qt and 7qt Tramontina set at Costco a few years ago, at under $50 for the pair. Tramontina is Brazilian, but these were made in China. Use them all the time and couldn't be happier.
I bought them today from costco.
Several years ago I picked up a 5qt Tramontina. It was on close out at Walmart for only $25. How could I resist? 😅
I have one also but it’s heavy!
@@QueenB572they all are heavy
I have both Le Creuset and Staub.. The Staub was a gift and the Le Creuset wasn't that pricey since I picked it up at their outlet store in Oregon, which also doesn't have sales tax.. They are both high quality and a joy to cook with! I've heard of Made In, but never tried any of their stuff, but this video is very intriguing.
Made in's dutch ovens come in multiple colors now. Green, Orange, White , Grey, Red, Blue and all of their dutch ovens also now come with an 'oat' interior with the exception of the Ash grey color.
I bought my cast iron Lodge dutch oven in the local thrift store. Had it for decades and would never give it up for all those fancy-looking cookwear.
I just bought a Lodge 5.5 qt enameled Dutch oven. It was under $50. I've used it once and really liked how well it cooked my pot roast and the ease of the clean up. No regrets.
Same. I've had mine about a year. My wife says I only do rustic winter cooking in the Dutch oven ,year round. She loves it. Mine has held up fantastic. If it brakes maybe I will upgrade? For now very pleased
My Le creuset was $100 from a discount department store about a decade ago. I also bought a small set at an estate sale years ago but sold it to reduce my cookware. I see them on Facebook marketplace often at great prices but color is random
I have had good luck finding enameled cookware at flea markets. An oval 7qt Le Creuset Dutch oven set me back $13. The knob had a crack, so another $3 for an oven proof ceramic drawer pull. A 5qt Lodge was $10 and a 3qt Staub casserole was $5.. I also picked up a couple of very small msde in England enameled frying pans for $3.
Not new, but I got all of the above for less than the cost of a Le Creuset lid.
👏👏👏bravo!!! Guess where I’m headed next lol🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on making the effort to find these long lasting, sustainable additions to your kitchen, may you enjoy many memorable meals for years to come.
This is how it’s done.
Wowey!!! Whoot Whoot!
Congratulations! Who cares if they are new or not, if they are in a decent condition. Every new pot gets old after the first cooking.
Be sure to check the maximum temperature for your Dutch oven. I bake bread at 475°F in my Lodge Dutch oven. Some Dutch ovens have lid handles that will melt. Also, some manufacturers may change to cheaper materials over time, so I can't assure you that future Lodges will be the same.
I'm the fan of Staub! I have an oval in aubergine colour and it is timeless. La cocotte system of cooking is the best for taste. J'adore🇫🇷! It has alsolife guarantee (my son will inherit the pot/pots).
I got mine as a house warming gift, its from Aldi's, its huge, I love it!
I found a Le Creuset casserole pot in a charity shop for £15 and it looked brand new. The shop assistant said I was lucky because it had just come into the shop.
Hmmm, I bought an oval Dutch oven years ago at Ikea for an embarrassingly low price (I think it was $39) that has worked very well for me. There is a small chip in the glazing at the rim. Other than that, no issues whatsoever.
That’s why I have changed to bamboo utensils😊…the metal one can chip them when we hit our utensils on the side to clean it. Great deal! I’d’ve loved to found that one myself…🎃
I bought a green oval one at Ikea when they changed the colour from green to white. I paid €20. I love it!
@@sonniew7616 I have a green one as well - love that 50s/60s vibe....
Outstanding reivew! In addition to the helpful info, I appreciated the consistent comparison points, the brisk pace, and the links.
Great content! i was hoping you would have a chart or table to compare the specs and i was happy to see it in the blog! Love the diligence! Thank you so much
you forgot to talk about the lid system of staub. the walls of the lid are raised to be used with water on the lid. it's heavy and closes the pot very well. also it helps to create a difference of temperature and to condense water on the lid inside, so it will moisten the meat. it's an important feature for those pots, that lecreuser do not offer :)
EXCELLENT VIDEO...
Thank you so much for sharing this video
Can you speak about Tramontina's enameled cast iron?
THANK YOU. I'm getting a Lodge. I have 3 of their non enameled cast iron, and they are great.
Great Info.! Thanks.
I've had and used my lodge dutch ovens for years now. Other than a few tiny chips from my husband using them I've had zero issues. It's a workhouse for me :)
We've owned our Staub Dutch oven for 12 years and have been very happy with it
being french, and having quite a lot of Dutch oven, I can give you a local point of view.Le creuset used to be a great brand made to last. However since it was bought over in 1988 (by a British)the quality had dropped significantly in the last 30 years while the price skyrocketed, i still use my grandmother's Dutch oven and it's really great, but the new ones are pieces of c***p in comparison.
Staub is great and makes high quality Dutch oven but the price is stinging too, however they do have sales and you can get them cheaper.
There are some great non enamelled alternatives, lodge being great in the us, and petromax in Germany, or lesser known french brands such as le chasseur. They do need to be taken care of differently of course, not having any kind of coating.
PS, by the way guys, don't try to have an argument on how to pronounce le creuset properly, it has some of the french phonemes that native English speakers simply can't pronounce properly!
french here too: I'd say that the best way to buy a good staub is to find them in a garage sale, those things are not destructible and usually when the grandma dies people despise those truthworthy tools :). In france one can find a good staub for 10 or 20€ in a garage sale (as you know but I'm saying this for non-french readers ^^ )
Thank you. This helps with my decision.
Well that hasn’t been the case for me. I got three about twenty years ago and they are terrific. The light interior is in perfect condition.
No chips, no discolouring.
I was about to mention to stop saying "lay". 😆
Yes I can and am British. I speak your language fluently. 🤣 🇬🇧
Buying quality once saves toy many over time. Le Crueset and Staub are the only enameled cast iron pots I will invest in, knowing that they will last generations when cared for properly
My Lodge, which I've had for years, still looks brand new and performs daily. It's an awesome piece of cookware. It wasn't reviewed here, but I'm looking at possibly getting a Babish Dutch oven. I don't need it, but I hear this brand is good.
Why I prefer Staub: thicker, lid qualities are better, and best for baking bread. I have several Staubs from grill pans to Dutch ovens to tomato, pumpkin shape, to personal size skillet. So what if it's dark inside. If you need a light interior to tell you that something is browned, I don't know what to say; it's not difficult whatsoever to tell what is browned in a Staub. I've had LeCreuset, Lodge, and heck, I even tried Chip and Joanna Gaines's enamelware. All work fine for a number of purposes but if you're baking bread, searing meat, braising and making cassoulet, Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon - anything requiring a perfect sear, braise, bake, gotta getta Staub.
I just got a Cuisanart Dutch oven. Love it so far.
Love Staub for performance and shape is incredible, very sturdy. May be some day they will have white interior. Will wait.
We have used a Fontenac enameled Dutch Oven heavily for approximately 15 years for a variety of applications. Unfortunately, we experienced the failure of the enamel finish on the inside - not really sure why. In any event, we needed to replace it quickly. We like the Le Creuset product quality but not the price and looked for alternatives. There are a plethora of Chinese made options out there which I don't want for a variety of reasons including international politics. We liked the Staub (Fontenac is no longer available) as a slightly lower cost option. We did discover another new option that we selected. Lodge has built a new plant in South Pittsburg, TN that produces enameled cast iron products. They are the only domestic producer of this type of product according to their corporate information. We purchased one yesterday at our local Dillard's and the quality and design are impressive. I would suggest that you consider this Lodge option - yes, it is more expensive (comparable to Staub) but it is American made which swayed our decision to buy.
I got a couple of ZQBT C 3 quart dutch ovens for bread baking. They have black interiors, knob handles, and dimpled. lids. a taller and larger metal lid knob than my Le Creuset. the handles are a bit wider and easier to use. So far they have been great.
This was an excellent review. I've had Le Creuset for decades, was given a Cuisinart several years back. They perform identically in my kitchen. It's refreshing to listen to your reviews - unlike some otherwise great channels, you don't knee-jerk crown the most expensive brand automatically the best.
Appreciate that!
I just got a Cuisinart 7qt to replace the 5 qt food network gift I never really liked. It’s perfect because it has a larger flavor cooking surface than most other round Dutch ovens which is great for searing more meat at once. The sides don’t taper down as much which allows for the larger cooking surface. I don’t care for the matching enamel knob so replaced with a Staub animal knob.
It took ordering twice, my first had like six imperfections and was obviously a return. The second had not a single noticeable.
I have a Staub grill pan. It is a excellent. For a Dutch oven, 9 years ago I got a used IKEA Dutch oven, it must be about 12 years old by now, maybe more.... Good as new, works perfectly and cost ....nothing.
About 5 years ago my mother bought an off brand Auchan One, works perfectly.
Both Auchan and IKEA say they are made in France
Great reviews! I have a Dutch oven from Artisinal Kitchen Supply at Bed Bath and Beyond and am genuinely happy with its performance. Got it on clearance so paid a fraction of the price!
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You can put cold water in Staub's lid, which will help the steam inside the pot to condense and return to the stew.
I have the Misen enameled CI Dutch oven and braiser...use each of them several times a week and thought each was a tremendous value and of high quality
Great content! One problem, the "Le" in "Le Creuset" is not pronounced "lay."
I had to stop watching because of that.
Staub's fan forever
I have several different Dutch ovens, both enamel and clear. All were pricey. All have been used to bake bread. I now bake several 1 pound sourdough loaves every week. Each loaf bakes with 2 Dollar Tree 8 " stainless steel dog water bowls. They cost $1 25. A regular 4 loaf batch = 8 bowls - $10.00 + $.20 flour per loaf. That was about 5 years ago. Now $.20 a loaf is all. And stainless steel bowls aren't fragile and don't need to be preheated, fridge rest directly into the oven and bake. They store nested in one 8" diameter by 4" tall stack.
Didn't know about Made In and Staub, thank you.
It's great it you can lift these pans/pots/ovens. For those of us crippled by arthritis and have balance problems, Le Creuset becomes a pricey candidate for a boat anchor.
I saw Great Jones products when I was at William Sonoma a week ago! They had cookware stacked up just inside the entrance on a display.
Thank you.
You mentioned that some companies sell exclusively online as a way to keep prices low and quality high. As a consumer, I'm more likely to buy something online once I've had had an opportunity to see and hold it - especially anything as expensive as good-quality cookware. I would really like to see "showrooming" become a thing (again): Brick-and-mortar retailers with display-only models and some means of placing an order on the spot (directly online or with a sales rep's assistance).
Le Creuset crock pots are top notch 👍🏻 very expensive but made to last .
The Cult of Le Creuset is so insane that I once saw a LC dutch oven at Marshall's with a major crack in the lid and it was priced at abt $300. WTF?!!
Great Jones is pretty great and very aesthetically pleasing. They also have a small version, Dutch Baby.
I still have, and use, my mom’s Dansk Dutch ovens from the ‘60s-‘70s. My best friend’s choice of enamel cookware is Emile Henry. Beautiful, much lighter than LC, clean up is a breeze! I just bought a gorgeous EH tagine in Fig (aubergine) to use as a Dutch oven, and for bread baking, Dutch oven style.
Émile Henry is enameled earthenware and Le Creuset is enameled cast iron
I just bought my first GreatJones products!
Made in's, cuisinart, Lodge, Staub, Great Jones
I have a "Crock-pot" dutch oven. Just bought it for $67. 5 qt. Works x-cellent!! Only draw back is it's a bit heavy. Works well on stove top or oven.
I have L C , because of $$ and size(huge) I purchased Denby. Yes they do cast iron enamel. Its a beauty, cooks the same, cleans the same, half the price. Love! Its the prize in my lifetime collection of beautiful cookware. Yes I would buy more if needed
Great video, thanks! One mistake, however, Cuisinart actually comes in a number of colors, green red, yellow, blue, and white, all solid. They also make oval dutch ovens, and as I just purchased, a square enameled cast iron pan.
!!! I highly recommend Chasseur, made in France. Gorgeous colors and a huge range of products.
My first cast iron was a gift I couldn't fully appreciate - a very large Le Creuset skillet (14" or something similar) which was too difficult to maneuver. I passed it to a family member with better wrist mobility and a larger family. They love it and use it weekly. My go-to for sautéing veggies for soup and baking bread is a no-name Chinese-made $20 dutch oven. Bought it as a student; it has been with me for over 15 years and still looks like new. If I didn't get more disposable income (aka shopping therapy) it could have probably met my needs 80% of the time. After a lot of research, during COVID I recently purchased 2 Staub dutch ovens, one with a glass lid and another one - the medium "rice pot" which has a very unique shape. Absolutely love both and use them weekly; definitely appreciate the black enamel. I also have a 8" frying pan from CrockPot, white enamel, which I snatched from amazon for a ridiculous price of $15. Enamel allows me to cook my eggs with tomatoes and acidic sauces. The quality is good, I'm sure it will last for decades despite the paint on the handle chipping while in transit.
Before COVID I bought a Chasseur grill pan, which is made in France, like Le Creuset. The quality is high and the cost is 1/3-1/2 the price of Le Creuset, enamel is also white. They make gorgeous colors, like seafoam, lavender, egg blue, and many more. Have to admit, I initially purchased it because of the color. The range of cookware is quite large, including stainless steel, copper, non-stick, etc. Similar to Le Creuset, unfortunately their ceramics usually comes from China. I think Staub still has theirs made in Portugal, but not 100% sure. I now have a few more of their range, and the quality is superb.
Screw on handles come off over time or melt in high heat. Get a handle that is formed with the lid. They’re harder to find, but worth it when you have a nice pot with no handle.
I've had the large Cuisinart Dutch oven for ten years. It's never let me down and I expect I'll pass it down to my grand-children one day. I'd rather that it had a dimpled lid but for the money I've saved I'll make do. I'm shopping for a small Dutch oven for daily use so I appreciate your overview.
Thank you for saying this. Unfortunately, the amazon reviews for the cuisinart Dutch ovens are not great, and it scared me away from the brand. So many pictures of cracked enamel, broken handles, staining, etc. I now get the feeling that they just didn’t know how to take care of their enamel-coated cookware.
@@dewilew2137 You're welcom, Dewi. One thing that bothers people is discoloration of the interior. I think I remember a piece from Cook's Illustrated on that. Was it bleach they recommended? Not sure, but it was something non-abrasive. I picked up my Cuisinart for $40 on sale. It may not be the quality of Le Creuset but I can live with the shame knowing that I saved hundreds of dollars. And it does the job.
@@dewilew2137 I can't explain the damage others have experienced but I've had mine, maybe, 15 years: no chips, no cracks, nothing broken. But I take good care of it.
Made In has expanded their options. I just bought a 7.5 quart oval dutch oven in green.
I know I'm 'm very late to the party but there's a brand you didn't include in this review: Tramontina. They make very good stainless steel cookware & also enameled Dutch ovens. I've had mine for 30 yrs with no cracks or flaking. It was about 1/4 the price of a Le Creuset back in the day -- which allowed me to also buy 2 Tramontina saucepans when I was buying my 1st set of cookware. 😎
Why no mention of Tramonina enameled Dutch ovens? They're quite well made and similar in price to Lodge, which is also a great Dutch oven. 4:40 "Four Lodge Dutch ovens for the price of one Le Creuset"; sorry, it's more like 8!! Walmart's price on Lodge's 5.5 qt. Dutch oven is $40, which is literally abt 1/8 the cost of the same size Le Creuset. I can't imagine why anyone would buy the overpriced version.
I have 2 French Ovens from Costco both made in France. Both on clearance less than a total of $60. I also have adapter Lodge.
I have many Le Creuset and use them daily. The warranty is worth the buy. I wouldn't buy any of the others except for the Staub.
I purchased a staub 5.5 cocette in gray and it works well, very little sticking if any...I got it with a small discount but the price was still high imo, I baby it however I still question if it was a wise investment for a single pan
Just bought a Le Creuset Dutch oven on sale at their outlet store. Even at that, it was very expensive. I have used it three times and love it. Am about to cook a whole chicken in the oven in it.
I bought one on a whim from QVC, and I have never loved a piece of cookware more. They had a 2.75 quart model that's perfect for a single or couple without being prohibitively heavy or hard to store. I rarely use my everyday set of pots and pans anymore, I can do anything between my Le Creuset, carbon steel wok, regular cast iron skillet and Instant Pot. Along with the toaster oven/air fryer. I'm thinking of getting rid of everything else aside from a couple of sauce pans just in case.
Nice alternatives for people to consider. Personally, I still love my Le Creuset. I have three enameled cast iron pots of different sizes, and they have held up for many years so far. I love that they will last a long, long time and I can pass them down to my daughters.
Staub has really worked for me. Small hands, so handles are fine. Wait for a sale. Theirs, cookware stores, etc. I paid $100 for mine.
For those of you wathcing this right now, Staub is having a GREAT sale on a 5 quart Tall Cocotte for $149. Bought mine today!
I went with a Made In Dutch oven. Same quality and build. Have had for 3 months now and I enjoy it very much. Made In was also a $140 dollars cheaper the Le Creuset. They also have more colors as well. Thanks for the video and your channel.. Will see how it holds up over use and time.
Great choice 👍🏼
Le Costco. Bought it more than 20 years ago and it's still going strong. If you're a pro chef Le Crueset is probably worth the price but if you're a home cook who will only use the pot10-12 times a year save your money.
I use mine often but I laughed at the Le Costco. First time I’ve heard that 😂
I use mine daily
Fun little (bonus)info about Staub, you can put cold water or even ice in the recessed lid to increase the self basting from the dimples inside - and it works;-)
I didn't know that! Thank you for sharing. I just got one as a wedding gift
I ❤️ my beautiful Cuisinart enameled cast iron 😍
Ernesto from Lidl also excellent : I tried with Staub/LC too. Not much different only cheaper.
I bought an Amazon Basics 4.3 quart Dutch oven that looks a lot like the Lodge brand. I’m pretty sure it was under $50. Been very happy with it. Lots of colors to choose from, too!
I was hoping someone would do a comparison of the Amazon Dutch oven because they sure are beautiful and the price is phenomenal. All these review/comparison videos still include quite expensive brands which is not a big difference in price to the Le Creuset. Like, something under $100 please for us real people who like to cook without breaking the bank.
@@tonysopranosduck416 I think you would be very happy with the Amazon Basics brand. I’ve had mine for two years, and I love it.
@@tonysopranosduck416 I have a 6qt Amazon basic that I paid about $50 last year. I use it two or three times a month and it is holding up fine other than a few chips on the exterior due to less than optimal handling on my part. I just checked and it is selling for $28 dollars currently.
Aldi brand has one too
Thank you for the great reviews. I’ve been searching for a more economical alternative to Le Creuset but really do not want cookware made in China. I thought Lodge would be my go to, as I adore my cast iron! Sad to hear they don’t manufacture their enamel cast iron in the US but am motivated to write the company now.
If you put ice into the lid divot of the staub you will reduce your evap loss even more
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
Staub all day long. The black interiors are made for higher skilled chefs and their performance is superior. A heat heirloom kitchen tool 👍👍
Have you had any experience with the Dutch ovens sold at Costco? I bought one about 8 years ago and it's a phenomenal performer... my wife and I love it.
I got a blue Lodge on clearance for 25 bucks, and it will do everything the Le Creuset will.
Nice...
The part of me that watches cooking shows and thinks I should have what they use in order to qualify as a 'serious' cook, wants a Le Creuset, but the practical part of me has gotten years of use from both Lodge and Cuisinart, and really, I think it's just a matter of styling and $200.
For those of you unaware there are dangers that come with enameled cast iron. These gorgeous colors you're only able to get them because the pigments that are used are high in heavy metals such as lead cadmium arsenic and antimony what's even crazier is that because it's common with this cookware that heavy metals are used for the pigments they actually have acceptable amounts via the FDA in enameled cast iron cookware. Scary right? Le Creuset has actually tested the highest in heavy metals lodge comes in as a close second.
STAUB FTW!
Invicta is a great option. Made in France, high quality, affordable 😉
I’ll need to check that brand out
Got one too. Excellent equipment and the brand made woodfire stove so they know how to cast. My Dutch oven is quite heavy and induction compatible.
Another difference is that the Staub brand is the only one with a concave lid. If you're cooking on an open fire (eg fireplace, cook fire) you can put hot coals on the lid to have more even cooking.
I've been using my Pyrolux triple-enamelled Dutch oven almost daily for over 10 years. I love it and so do my friends who've followed my advice to purchase that brand rather than Le Creuset. Much less expensive. One thing to watch for with the cheaper alternatives is lid-seal. You can fix it by using aluminium foil, but better to not need it.
FWIW, i bought the Lidl version (oval) to bake bread. I can't remember how much I paid, probably a bit less than 40 eur (new). The enamel has chipped a tiny bit in 1 or 2 places, but I torch that thing dry and empty every time I bake bread (I heat it in a gas oven on max for 30min, with heat only from the bottom, empty), so i'm not sure the enamel of a fancier version would perform better. Perect otherwise. I would recommend it. I'm in Europe. I make amazing bread with it, allows to have very sloppy sourdough bread technique and flow.
I bought a second hand one off ebay.£17. it is an older model with a moulded lid handle,as I noticed the knobs tend to get damaged first.
Marquette Casting Co., Smithey and Finex (only slightly more, but built for a lifetime), are other alternatives.
Dark interiors are a PITA. Good review.
Curious, why do you say that?
@@PrudentReviews it's difficult to see the food cook. How brown is the beef?
Just ordered a Staub………they are pretty darn expensive…..great though!
Great Jones made in China it appears. The loop lid handle is a non starter for me. How would you securely grip it with an oven mitt? That said, i have done cheaper dutch ovens, its worth it to spend the extra money on 1 piece it will last. I have 1 Staub and its my favorite thing to cook in its so versatile. I do wish it was light colored in the inside. The best cheaper option made in China appears to be Lodge. Otherwise if not Staub, i would buy the Made In piece. But my next cast iron purchase is probably a Staub braiser with the cast iron lid, and you can buy the glass lid separately for a highly versatile piece.
Just wondering why you did not mention that the raised rim of the Staub allows it to hold coals or charcoal for fireplace or pit cooking. ?
Lodge now has a line of Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven made by Lodge and MADE IN THE USA! The line is called USA Enamel.
Buying a Le Creuset is a cooking cachet. My old motley collection of cast iron will cook food just as well. Unless one requires a status symbol on the stove, browse the local garage sales and find your dutch oven for $10.
I love all the information in this video - Thank you! But I have to let you know that "Le" is pronounced "luh" and "Staub" rhymes with "globe". Happy cooking!