Worth the money? Le Creuset and Staub Best Prices, Buying Advice, and Comparison!

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

BEST DEAL SO FAR: Amazon: Staub 7-quart for $256 (BEST DEAL SO FAR): amzn.to/3ZdZFyI (affiliate)

[@markh3057]

ck colors burgundy is 238!

[@kolakowj]

⁠@@markh3057thanks! I think I snagged the last burgundy one for $238. It’s coming from Amazon Japan and due in early December. Waiting for order confirmation. Thanks again.🎉

[@crazycorgilady13]

Williams Sonoma is having a significant Staub sale right now. I just got a 4qt dutch oven for $129

[@SteveLinGuitar]

Uncle Scott, I need a Black Friday deal on a bigger kitchen, not more cookware. 🤣😆

[@isabelab6851]

@@SteveLinGuitar i. An relate…but it won’t stop me from getting more cookware 😱😉🤣🤣🤣

[@topfuelfan]

Free shipping and "up to" 40% off at de Buyer for early black Friday. Interestingly no tax too. Picked up my 1st. mineral B pro pan. 🧑‍🍳

[@johnsanford3596]

Buy on sale. Get whatever color is available as long as you don't actively dislike the color. This is especially true if the pot is going to be stored out of sight.

[@DianePahl]

I started buying Le Cruset from Hudson's (anyone from the Detroit area here?) in the '80's. Still have and use those pieces and they are great. Got on the Staub wagon a couple years ago and have a couple pieces and love them just as much. But my best, screaming deal was when Target, last year brought out their "new" enameled cast iron line - Fig or something and seriously overpriced it, but, but!!! They put all the Lodge cast iron dutch ovens on sale way back in the store. I ran across them by accident and got 3 big (can't remember off hand the actual size because they weren't marked) dutch ovens for $20 each. Into my cart they went, lol. Did I need them? No, but it was an amazing joy of the hunt! Good luck to all of you out looking for some great deals this year.

[@mikefisc9989]

I appreciate you providing us these links to the deals. Thank you Uncle Scott.

[@drcurlyfries]

Just purchased a black 4 qt Staub enameled cast iron Dutch oven for $149.00 at Amazon.

[@johnsanford3596]

My Dutch Oven is an 8qt All-Clad from the LTD line. Love it. Considering an enameled 5-6qt to join the club. As far as the sale concept goes, I have a pretty extensive collection of All-Clad, EVERY mismatched piece save one purchased on sale. D3, D5, LTD, even the original steel lined aluminum. Not caring at all about matchey-matchey has allowed me to build it at a fraction of MSRP, hell, a fraction of normal street prices.

[@Army4Runner]

So jealous of your weather patterns and associated cooking plans. Here in Florida it is still hot. And sticky. Did I say hot? BTW, just picked up my first De Buyer Mineral Pro B pan based off of your reviews, how-to videos and other recommendations. Thank you!

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

I was born in AL and my dad was in the Navy and we lived in FL for a bit... HOT! One thing I love about living out West is we get four seasons, lower humidity, and fewer mosquitos. I think you will enjoy that pan!

[@ericfielding668]

I bought an on-sale enamelled Staub a year ago, one with a thick glass lid. I use it for all my acidic cooking. It's great, but the instructions caution not to heat it up too quickly. So browning meat takes just a little longer than I was used to.

[@curtismatsune3147]

For me it took a while to know what I want regarding Le Crueset or Staub (I say "or" because as much as I love cookware, I'm not buying more than one piece from those very expensive brands). After cooking in various Lodge and other less expensive enameled cast iron I concluded that (1) braises require much more cooking surface than is available in standard braisers to yield more than 2-3 servings, and (2) thicker walled cast iron doesn't bring anything significant to the table as far as performance -- all cast iron is thick enough. The piece I found that works best for what I want is the Le Crueset 6.75 quart 30 cm round wide. It's really a big braiser but with enough capacity and depth to do big stews and soups. And the thinner walls of the Le Crueset make the big piece much easier to handle when it's full of food and bubbling hot. I couldn't find anything comparable in any other European brand or Lodge USA and even if Staub does make one, I don't want their heavy walls. I got my Le Crueset on sale for $259 in the classic Flame, which is what I wanted for my one Le Crueset so I'm a happy camper. I have one piece that I use for 90% of my braises, stews and soups.

[@nanotoj]

I too love the 6.75 risotto pot. After thinking it would be too big I ended up loving it and it is the best pan ever for my chicken and dumplings. Agree that it is a huge braiser.

[@nanotoj]

I love both Le Creuset and Staub and am partial to the dark interior. I love my LC dark interior Cassadou.

[@jayzechab]

Where do you store all this stuff?

[@cricketycrickets3141]

In baby room probably

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

Japanese Vermicular combines the best features of Staub and Le Creuset in their enameled dutch ovens, along with a self standing lid in their newest version.

[@johnsanford3596]

I've never heard of them, linky por favor?

[@iya3757]

Do you keep the boxes/packaging? Might be cool to see the closet where you have stashed them all! To me, the Staub cocottes feel better made than LC, plus the black interior hides stains much better. Even after years of use they can be made to look brand new with a little oil. The LC's can't.

[@garryhammond3117]

Always a good watch Uncle Scott! - Cheers!

[@wrapscoils3870]

Let's gooooooo Scott!!!

[@johnharper257]

For Canadian People, Williams Sonoma Canada has 40% off Le Creuset right now.

[@jstones9872]

hi Scott, so my question to you is do you recommend a braiser and if so 5 qt or 3.5 qt. Consider that i already have a dutch oven and saute pans. thanks

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

I can't say for sure because I haven't tried a braiser yet, but I am definitely interested in adding one myself. One is on my list and I will be adding one ASAP if I can find a deal. They are also making something called an "all day" pan which I haven't tried yet either, but am interested in. Have you tried one of those?

[@jstones9872]

@@UncleScottsKitchen no i haven't tried one yet either, but im thinking to pick up a Le Crueset braiser probably 5 qt especially if i can find a deal on black friday. ATK did a comparison and they recommend the LeCreuset. I have nothing agianst a Staub either.

[@rossbickers8649]

I have all (4) of the sizes, get the 5 qt unless your a family of two or you hate leftovers.

[@johnharper257]

I am really happy with my 3.5 LC braiser. I got the 3.5 for two reasons, on sale and weight. It is quite big enough to braise salisbury and swiss steak. It has high side and much the same form factor as the 12inch/30cm LC fry pan. Note: a bonus. the braiser lid fits most 12 in/30cm saute/fry pans including LC, Paderno etc. Not sure if it fits staub pans. It fits a burner nicely like a 12 saute pan, a 5quart/litre braiser may run into coverage issues.

[@isabelab6851]

@@jstones9872the biggest reason for them picking Le creuset over staub was the light interior so they can see Maillard. For me, it stains so badly that I got rid of all mine ages ago (actually ex wanted them but I was happy to part with them) and have a new collection of stains. Mine are blue. I love them! They also look nice on the dinner table.

[@jayzechab]

My Staub cocotte reached 20 years. I can start to see brownish stains at the bottom. Looks like rust but I’d be surprised. Wondering if it’s the same as the coloring you see on LCs and just needs a hard wash. What do you think? If the enamel is gone, should I attempt to treat like cast iron and season?

[@Lizzy720]

I thought I'd let you guys know that the 6.75 quart wide round Le Creuset oven is on sale at Williams-Sonoma website for $279.95 and free-shipping (down from $430.00). This is the pot that a commenter on here raved about and it's also the same pot that KZbin chef, Brian Lagerstrom, uses almost exclusively on his channel. I want this pot but even at the sale price I'll still have to save up for it. Maybe Santa Claus....

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

Great find! I will add it to the list!

[@makeupnmedicine]

I have this one and it’s my most used piece

[@Trish.Norman]

After having both the Staub and Le Crueset I’m a 100% Staub fan. The interior of the Staub gets better over time. Not so with the Le Crueset.

[@djC653]

Hey USK have you tried/have any Lodge USA enamel pieces? (I'll have to go through your vid. list)

[@djC653]

Looks like Lodge has a sale on their USA enamel pieces. The 6qt DO is $100 off = 199.95 and the 11" skillets are 3$30 off = 119.95 this is on their site.

[@jayzechab]

Looks like you have a few duplicates. How do you pick one over the other for the same use?

[@johnharper257]

Difference between Le Creuset and Staub, is like the difference between Rolls and Bentley. Ie, not significant except in looks and price. Buy a colour and shape you like on sale. You will be fine.

[@jayzechab]

Going on bluesky anytime soon?

[@cherylschwarz3950]

Not sure where my comment went. Food52 has 4 quart Staub cocottes for $129. That's $200 off.

[@korey8706]

My comments keep getting deleted too. Not cool..

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

I have no idea why some comments are not showing up. It may not like an URL if you are pasting in a website, but tell me the site and deal and I will go find it

[@frankcanha]

saksoff5th has a Staub 7 quart only in basil (green) for $149.99 (limited time only) only 5 left. It doesn't say 7 quart but I did my best to figure out it should be the 7 quart. I don't think Staub makes a shallow 7 quart.

[@Skrelnick222]

Paying 400$ for a freaking pot is insane. I bought a 7 qt “Pioneer Woman” brand enameled cast iron pot from Walmart for like 40$. 10 years and many hundreds if not thousands of meals later and it’s still going strong. My Mom gifted me a 7 qt Le Creuset that she got at a massive discount. It works great, but no better than my cheap old pot. I figured I’d wear out my old pot before using the Les Creuset but at this point I don’t think that’s ever going to happen. Guess I’ll be passing on a pristine Les Creuset to the next generation.

[@TheASTrader]

Some of us have other reasons besides price, such as quality of manufacturing process, country of origin, ethical labor practices, customer service, lifetime warranties; and yes, the satisfaction of being able to afford high-end cookware.

[@digitalpunkdiva2894]

Staub is frequently on sale to the point of never paying full price for most of their line. For higher end brands you are paying for quality assurance.

[@jayzechab]

What is left on your list?

[@JustinEmlay]

Save yourself a TON of money and buy Lodge.

[@korey8706]

Wtf do my comments keep getting deleted? I'm posting a deal on another brand that is excellent.

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

I haven't deleted anything... try again or email me at [e-mail] and I will check the deal out

[@JustinEmlay]

He has link posting turned off. You can't post links. He can but you can't. Instead say the name of the site and their product number or whatever.

[@4879daniel]

Can you give alternative units for capacity? Quarts mean nothing to most of the world.

[@Army4Runner]

SI means little to Americans. There are plenty of websites that provide unit conversions. Even apps for your smartphone of choice!

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

Let's see... I think a liter is a little over a quart. One gallon is four quarts is 3.8 liters. So a 6.75 quart dutch oven would be about 6 liters. We need metric quarts!

[@4879daniel]

For Le Creuset, just look underneath!