The Best Deals on Staub and Le Creuset Cookware Happening Right Now

Enameled cast iron cookware from Staub and Le Creuset can (and practically will) last a lifetime. Though there aredifferences between both, we think buying pieces from these heritage brands is definitelyworth the investment—at full-price andespeciallyon sale.

Right now, Nordstrom and Williams Sonoma are having Spring sales events—and discounting some of our favorite cookware from Staub and Le Creuset. Here’s what we think is worth buying.

Staub 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

To buy:Staub 5.5-Qt. Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven was $571, now $380 in select colors atnordstrom.com

Why we love it:One of our favoriteDutch ovensis now 29% off during Nordstrom’s Spring Sale. We love how durable it is, and it has a slightly wider cooking surface than most models of the same capacity. Its black, enamel interior hides scratches and marks really well, which is nice when you’re investing so much in a pot.

Good to Know

• Weight:12.5 pounds
• Stated capacity:5.5 quarts
• Cooking surface:8.3 inches
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we’d recommend hand washing)
  

Le Creuset 6.75-Quart Wide Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

To buy:Le Creuset 6.75-Qt. Wide Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven was $430, now $280 atwilliams-sonoma.com

Why we love it:Though it’s slightly larger than our favorite Le CreusetDutch oven, this piece is great for large families or people who love to entertain. Thanks to its bumped up capacity and oval shape, its 11.75-inch cooking surface is also much wider than the 5.5-quart model—our one complaint from testing—leaving plenty of room for browning.

Good to Know

• Weight:14 pounds
• Stated capacity:6.75 quarts
• Cooking surface:11.75 inches
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

Staub 3.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Braiser

To buy:Staub 3.5-Qt. Enameled Cast Iron Braiser was $514, now $360 atnordstrom.com

Why we love it:This braiser acedall of our tests, and we loved its upturned handles, which made it easier to grab from the oven and helped to redistribute some of the braiser’s weight. It also had the widest cooking surface of all the models we tested, and was very, very durable. The cherry coloris also on sale.

Good to Know

• Weight:13 pounds
• Cooking surface:10 inches
• Stated capacity:3.5 quarts
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care Instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

斯桃波12英寸方形铸铁搪瓷烤盘

To buy:斯桃波12英寸方形铸铁搪瓷烤盘was $353, now $240 atnordstrom.com

Why we love it:This pan caramelized food nicely with distinct grill marksin all of our tests, and was still lightweight enough to lift with just one hand. It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to make a pressed sandwich or grilled veggies at home, especially if you don’t have the space for an outdoor grill.

Good to Know

• Weight:7.3 pounds
• Cooking surface:11 inches
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

Staub 10-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

To buy:Staub 10-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet was $271, now $190 atnordstrom.com

Why we love it:Our favoriteenameled cast iron skillet, this pan from Staub seared steak and eggs without sticking, and has a 900ºF maximum heat rating—400ºF higher than the competition. It’s durable and it performs exceptionally well and heats up quickly. And right now, it’s 29% off.

Good to Know

• Weight:4 lbs, 15 oz
• Cooking surface: 8.25 inches
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care Instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

To buy:Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Skillet was $225, now $180 atwilliams-sonoma.com

Why we love it:The extra-deep version of our alternative pick for the bestenameled cast iron skillet, this pan from Le Creuset is a little thicker than the competition, giving it slightly better heat retention (though it's slower to preheat). It has a wide helper handle and its flared sides will help moisture evaporate and make it easier to pour from.

Good to Know

• Weight:5 lbs, 12 oz
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care Instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

Le Creuset 9-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

To buy:Le Creuset 9-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet was $175, now $100 atnordstrom.comandwilliams-sonoma.com

Why we love it:Though it's slightly smaller than the Le Creusetenameled cast iron skilletthat we recommend, it’s a good deal if you cook for just one or two people regularly. With the same shape and performance of the slightly larger version from our testing, this pan is great for searing without sticking, and it's lighter weight for easier transferring from stove to oven.

Good to Know

• Weight:4 lbs, 5 oz
• Cooking surface:8 inches
• Induction compatible:Yes
• Warranty:Lifetime
• Care Instructions:Dishwasher-safe (though we'd recommend hand washing)

FAQs

How long will these sales last?

While there are no posted dates for the sales from Nordstrom or Williams Sonoma, sales from both companies usually lastaround nine days. We recommend moving quickly if something from this round up catches your eye to take advantage of the deals before they go away.

Which is better: Le Creuset or Staub?

We think both Le Creuset and Staub areexcellent options搪瓷铸铁炊具,definitelyworth investingin either heritage brand. The main difference is that Staub uses a black satin enamel for its interior, which hides scratch marks better than the white enamel interior Le Creuset uses. However, it's easier to see fond developing against a white enameled cooking surface.