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13 people on record about the Le Creuset dutch oven (dutch ovens) across 21 sources: 107 quoted claims, 26 of them raising objections.

14 voices across 21 sources. One publisher, Prudent Reviews, accounts for 47 of the 107 claims.

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This page is the evidence: every claim, endorsement and objection on record about the Le Creuset dutch oven, with no argument attached. Where the evidence adds up to a finding, it is written up separately, checked line by line against the claims below.

What r/buyitforlife and professional kitchens both recommend

10 people 36 sources 277 claims

What home cooks and professional kitchens both recommend

19 people 53 sources 460 claims

What home cooks and buy it for life enthusiasts both recommend

16 people 40 sources 383 claims

What gear review youtube and professional kitchens both recommend

14 people 46 sources 386 claims

What cookware reviewer and professional kitchens both recommend

26 people 61 sources 528 claims

What chef and r/buyitforlife both recommend

11 people 35 sources 371 claims

What chef and home cooks both recommend

18 people 46 sources 484 claims

What chef and gear review youtube both recommend

15 people 44 sources 484 claims

What chef and cooking YouTube both recommend

33 people 63 sources 637 claims

What chef and buy it for life enthusiasts both recommend

9 people 10 sources 72 claims

What chef and beginners both recommend

9 people 33 sources 356 claims

What buy it for life enthusiasts and r/buyitforlife recommend

7 people 18 sources 182 claims

What buy it for life enthusiasts and gear review youtube recommend

13 people 38 sources 356 claims

What buy it for life enthusiasts and cooking YouTube both recommend

26 people 44 sources 405 claims

What buy it for life enthusiasts and beginners both recommend

7 people 18 sources 178 claims

What beginners and r/buyitforlife both recommend

6 people 29 sources 339 claims

What beginners and professional kitchens both recommend

9 people 32 sources 250 claims

What cooking YouTube and professional kitchens both recommend

30 people 65 sources 497 claims

What chefs and cookware reviewers agree on

24 people 52 sources 573 claims

Le Creuset vs Staub Dutch Ovens: What 11 People Actually Say

11 people 19 sources 150 claims

What does the evidence about the Le Creuset dutch oven add up to?

Counts, names and a criterion. No view about whether to buy it — that is yours, and the citations below are what it rests on.

What people agree on
Cited in the Le Creuset dutch oven’s favour: appearance (8), durability (7), heat retention (5), handle (4) and build quality (3). The number beside each is how many distinct people cited it, not how many times it was said.
What they object to
Cited against the Le Creuset dutch oven: price (5), scratch resistance (4), weight (3), appearance (2) and ease of cleaning (2).
Who is on record
cookware reviewers (5) and chefs (1) — an occupation; home cooks (3), beginners (1) and buy it for life enthusiasts (1) — who the advice is aimed at; Gear Review YouTube (2) and Cooking YouTube (1) — a community we read. 1 claim here is unattributed and carry no trait, which is why they appear in no group above.
Who it suits
The reason cited most in its favour is appearance, which matters if you will leave this out on the hob, or bring it to the table. The commonest objection is price, which matters if you are weighing this against a cheaper thing that does most of the job. Both are properties of the criterion rather than verdicts on the Le Creuset dutch oven; which of them describes you is the part we cannot know.

Answered from the quotes on this page and the rest of the corpus, or refused when the evidence cannot carry it. Nothing is invented either way.

What is the evidence about the Le Creuset dutch oven made of, axis by axis?

Nine separate measurements of the evidence, each stated in the units it was counted from. They are never added together and there is no overall rating.

Domain authority

13 recommenders, weighted by demonstrated expertise in dutch ovens. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.

Independent consensus

13 independent voices across 21 sources. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.

Long-term ownership

4 dated ownership reports, median 14 years. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.

Performance

41 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.

Value

10 claims about price relative to what it does. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.

Repairability

3 repairability claims. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.

Community breadth

2 distinct communities. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.

Recency of evidence

most recent evidence from 2026. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.

Objections raised

23 negative claims, mostly performance and durability. How much complaint is on the record. A high figure means the drawbacks have been stated and quoted, not that the thing is worse.

These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating, because which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. An axis that says no evidence means nobody has spoken about it, not that the answer is low.

What do people say about the Le Creuset dutch oven?

Endorsements and objections about the Le Creuset dutch oven in one list, strongest evidence first. Each timecode opens the source at the second it was said.

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Along with Misen, Le Creuset handles have the widest openings.

handling Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites ease of cleaning, handle, heat resistance, lid, weight

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Because of that and the lightweight design, it's by far the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, wash, and store.
The lid has ridges that prevent a spoon from slipping off
the knob has a wide top and a thick stem, which makes it easy to grip and control
In my test, both knobs stayed cooler than most other brands, but the plastic knob barely heated up at all.
the plastic knob barely heated up at all
I love Le Creuset's color options, lightweight design, and large handles.
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all four ovens scored a perfect 10 out of 10 for heat retention and evenness of cooking

performance Tested it Amazon Basics vs Lodge vs Staub vs Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

Cites even heating, heat retention, non-stick surface

the L cruset Lodge and stove have a non-stick enamel finish over the interior and exterior of the pots Amazon does not have enamel but instead is pre-seasoned lay cruset and Lodge each scored Perfect 10 out of 10 however we did notice some veggies sticking to the bottom of both the stove and Amazon dutch ovens while…
4:32 supports Tatenda Henany
and over time I must say the color inside it it really stayed it really stayed

durability Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites coating durability, durability

but the they hav't chipped and they don't have any weird stains
when it comes to how durable it's the pot has been in my opinion it has kept well they supposed to last even 10 years or even Generations where you can pass it on to your kids and to your grandkids
and the fact that the color doesn't come off it stays there unless you like scratch the pots of which I don't know why you would do that when it comes to cleaning the pots
even though I do keep it on the stove I use it on a daily so it's not going to look the same way that it looked on day one but I'm happy with how it's looking and how it is working and how it has kept looking good a few couple of scratches inside but you hardly notice when you are cooking
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so in my mind and I'll give you my opinion in my mind I would much rather buy a l cruset knowing that if I ever wanted to sell it I could get 75% of what I paid for it back without any hassle then try to save some money and get this have a subpar product and at the end of the day never be able to sell it and get my…

recommendation Tested it Le Creuset vs. Lodge Enamel — Compare and Contrast.

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After speaking with their customer service, I confirmed that they cover the enamel for life. So, if 10 years down from now under normal circumstances, you see a chip in the enamel they'll replace the Dutch oven for free.

repairability Passing on someone else's experience Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites warranty

After posting that video, dozens of people commented that Le Creuset does the same, and as the customer service rep confirmed, they were right.
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Although the performance is great, the same could be said for much cheaper Dutch ovens, especially since they’re all made with the materials - cast iron with an enamel coating.

value Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites price (against)

Le Creuset Dutch ovens are significantly more expensive than brands like Lodge, Tramontina, and many others. And based on my testing, you’re not getting any meaningful advantages in performance.
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you get the same flawless enamel quality as Staub but over 20 color options and a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for
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and then the difference is besides the black ones that I grew up using that you had to season I did not have to season this pot because it it is like that animal coating that nice coating that the pots do come with and on the outside

performance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites flavour impact, heat retention, maintenance, moisture retention, non-stick surface, oven safe

it handles well in the oven the maximum temperature on my oven is 260 and that's the maximum that it can also handle
when I cook in these pots I can keep it on on the stove without like without any heat and my food is still really warm I really love that
and the fact that no steam whatsoever escapes this pot like the steam stays in there my chicken my beef is always so tender the beans that I boil in here are always so tender and the flavors are just logged in like nothing escapes this pot
even sometimes if I want to fry some eggs I definitely do fry them the non-stickiness works when the pot is really hot
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My mom has a Lelay Crusade pot that she got in 1975. I think it was a wedding gift that she got and it is still kicking. Actually, when I was a kid, I tried to turn it into a kiln to fire some clay that I had shaped up and it still makes great food to this day. So, it's kind of a testament if it can, you know, survive…

durability Passing on someone else's experience Le Creuset Dutch Ovens Review - After 15 Years

Cites durability, heat resistance

Owned 50 years

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Unlike cheaper brands that outsource manufacturing to China and other countries to reduce labor costs, Le Creuset has been making their Dutch ovens in France in their own factories since 1925. By controlling their entire manufacturing process, they can maintain much higher quality standards

reliability Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites build quality, surface finish

Le Creuset’s enamel, on the other hand, is incredibly smooth, with no visible imperfections. There could be exceptions, but the dozen pieces I looked at were all pristine.
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As I mentioned earlier, it's significantly lighter than the other brands. This 5.5-quart Dutch oven weighs 11.4 pounds. The other two 5.5-quart Dutch ovens I tested weigh 12.6 and 12.8 pounds.

handling Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites handle, lid, weight

It also has extremely wide handles. There’s an inch and a half of space between the handle and the pot, which gives you plenty of room to grip even with oven mitts.
The lighter weight and large handles make Le Creuset the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, transfer to the oven, and wash.
These knobs are wide and have a thick stem that makes it easy to grip and tilt the lid. It’s a much better design than Staub's thin knobs and Great Jones’ looped handle.
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The key point here is that Le Creuset does a great job cooking, but nothing about its performance is truly different from the competition.

performance Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites heat resistance, oven safe

The metal knobs look nice and have a slightly higher oven-safe temperature, but the plastic knob stays cooler when you’re cooking on the stove.
When I measured knob temperatures after boiling water for 10 minutes, Le Creuset's plastic knob stayed the coolest by far. The metal knob also stayed cool, coming in 3rd place.
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Le Creuset was the third worst-performing brand. Although I was not surprised by this since it's the thinnest and lightest.

performance Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites heat retention (against), lid (against), moisture retention (against), weight (against)

Some brands, like Staub, have dimples inside their lids to encourage a self-basting process, but Le Creuset doesn't.
Since Le Creuset has a domed lid with a smooth interior, the evaporated water collected and ran down the sides of the lid rather than evenly dripping back over the food.
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the only reason for that or the obvious reason for that is that everything you can do in the brazer rather you can do in the dutch oven but not vice versa you can't do everything that you can do here in a bracer

performance Owns it Le Creuset Dutch Oven and Braiser Do You Need Both?

Cites shape and form, size and capacity, versatility

this obviously is a much taller vessel has a much higher volume so for large volume of soups juice this is going to be much much more suitable than this
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both Brands offer a variety of exterior colors but la Creuset is the clear winner in this category while stove has around a dozen colors la Creuset has nearly 20 and they are constantly adding new ones

best in class Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites appearance

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If budget is not a concern, I'm buying Le Creuset, Staub, or Made In.

recommendation Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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when it comes to the cleaning I've done something that they do not recommend and I won't recommend it to you but I'm just going to let you know how I've been cleaning the pot so sometimes when I B the there's this brown stuff that just won't come off if I just use dishwashing liquid which I mostly just do I mostly…

performance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites ease of cleaning (against), non-stick surface (against), safety (against)

and once it gets hot it gets really hot I had to get used to the fact that it gets really hot one time I almost burned myself so every time I'm cooking I'm always using like a dish towel to handle the lid and to also just handle the sides
but I won't say it's 100% nonstick like a nonstick pot nothing will ever work like a nonstick pot you just have to figure out the heat situation which I always use low to medium and never like high heat
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it gets really really hot but I can still handle it properly with oven mins and I like that the lid is nice to handle and to pick up especially even when I'm cooking or sometimes when I ask my husband to check on the pots even though he has bigger hands than I do he can handle the pot really really well

handling Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites handle

you can see even if I have a dish towel it still handles really well like the handles don't look like they're so big but they actually are you can fit like even another hand underneath your other fingers and they go through
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I love the series color the traditional signature color and I also love the flame which is like the original color of it so I would love to like pair it up oh yes I do have the flame over here I have the meals so this is flame and series look at how nice they go together with the Mills this is the pepper mill and this…

appearance Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites appearance

so like I said before when you buy the pots you get them in different colors which I love you can create your kitchen to match whatever colors that you want even if you want blue green or mixing up colors I love that you get the option with these pots I I think that's that's the appeal of the parts as well
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I mostly just cook my shoes I mostly just use it for brazing and for baking as of late I've been baking really beautiful loaves of bread and it keeps it nice and crusty the bread has a nice crust and it's nice and soft inside

use-case fit Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites heat retention, moisture retention, versatility

but this pot has been on my dream list on my wish list for the longest time and I bought it first because I just find that it's very versatile I can make stews in it I can cook a lot of more food in it unlike if I chose the shallow casserole pan that I initially wanted
and it's been handling very well I love the way it Cooks I cook chicken almost every night in these pots and they're amazing and I also have cooked roast in there as well the last roast I made in here was gam the other roast that I made was my when I made my leg of lamp I also used this pot as well to do that
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Since chipped enamel is one of the most common issues with Dutch ovens - knowing you're covered even a decade down the line makes the high price tag easier to justify.

value Tested it Don't Buy Le Creuset Until You Watch This (Test Results)

Cites availability, price, warranty

If price is the one thing holding you back, check out Le Creuset's outlet stores. They have over 60 locations across the US where you can find factory seconds, discontinued colors, and overstocked items at significant discounts.
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ultimately you can't go wrong with either they're both High performing durable and elegantly designed and they're both made in France by expert Craftsmen

recommendation Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites durability

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both brands have a long history and a reputation for producing some of the best enameled cast iron cookware in the world

mention Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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many of their colors are bright and distinct like their iconic orange flame color and their Caribbean Blue during the enameling process two separate colors are applied to create a beautiful two-toned gradient that you'll see on most pieces

appearance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites appearance

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there are pros and cons to each Brand's approach La crusade's sand colored interior allows you to clearly see and monitor the Browning and doneness of your food stove is dark interior hide stains better but makes it more difficult to monitor Browning and fond development

performance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites browning visibility

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these results confirm that the design of stove Lids traps and distributes moisture better than Le Creuset so yes the bumps on the lid really do make a difference

performance Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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stove retained 56 ounces and Le Creuset retained only 52 ounces although both dutch ovens retained most of the moisture stove is superior to Le Creuset in this category
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if you look closely at the knobs you'll notice that stoves is smaller with a thinner stem La Crusade knobs are thicker and give you more to grab onto and squeeze

handling Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

Cites handle, lid, safety, weight

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Dutch oven Lids are heavy so having a bigger knob makes handling lockers say easier and safer especially when you're wearing a bulky oven mitt
La crochet handles are much wider and roomier than stobe La Creuset handles have a 1.25 inch opening for you to get a sturdy grip the opening on stove handles is less than an inch
as you can see I can easily fit an oven mitt around the luxury handles you can fit your hands around the stob handles but it's much more snug
the key advantages of La Crusade dutch ovens are that they're light and easier to maneuver the handles are larger the sand colored interior makes it easier to monitor Browning and the exterior colors are nearly Limitless
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For comparison, Le Creuset Dutch ovens come with handles that have a generous 1.25-inch opening. That extra space can significantly improve your grip, especially when wearing an oven mitt.

handling Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

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the lid locked in moisture better than most

performance Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites moisture retention

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Le Creuset had the third-worst heat retention, likely due to the thinner walls

performance Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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the lacru 5.5 Court Round Dutch oven is Iconic and cherished for its craftsmanship it's popular among cooks for its lightweight design vibrant color range and non-reactive enamel catering to both beginners and Pros

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Top 3 Dutch Ovens 2024: Staub vs. Le Creuset vs. Lodge Review

its smooth enamel coating doesn't absorb flavors or odors ideal for preparing various dishes without lingering tastes
lisette's advantages include a slightly lighter design compared to stab simplifying handling and maneuvering
lacruse offers a wide color selection letting users choose designs that complement their kitchen decor
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this one I use mainly for Soups for bullish for uh cabbage rolls uh for anything that you need in a larger size it's also great to use use for the large batches of caramelized onions or wherever you wish

use-case fit Owns it Best Dutch Oven Tested: Cuisinart, Zwilling, or Le Creuset? Long‑Term Review

this one is much smaller as you can see so this one is great for any like Tuscan chicken or anything else whatever you want to put in um in the oven to get it done
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High-end brands like Le Creuset and Staub make quality Dutch ovens, but you don't need to spend $400 to get one that performs great and lasts long.

performance 10 Dutch Oven Buying Mistakes to Avoid

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except for the rim of the pot every exterior inch of La Crusade dutch ovens is coated in enamel including the handles at a glance it appears that's the case with stove too however if you look closer you'll notice that the inside of the side handles is bare cast iron

reliability Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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unlike many other brands both operate their own production facilities which helps maintain strict quality standards
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I repeated this test with Tramontina, Lodge, Le Creuset, and Great Jones Dutch ovens and, as you can see, Staub retains heat better than all of them.

performance Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

Cites heat retention (against), lid (against), moisture retention (against)

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The paper towel under the Le Creuset lid had fewer droplets, and they weren't as evenly distributed.
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For comparison, every imperfection is clearly visible on this Le Creuset sand colored interior.

appearance Tested it Staub Dutch Oven Review: Is It Better Than Le Creuset? (Test Results)

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while the price is steep, you get the same flawless enamel quality as Staub but over 20 color options and a beautiful two-toned gradient that the brand has become known for

value Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

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but I must say it scratched just a little bit from the cooking I mostly just use Wooden Spoons and silicone spatulas I never use anything metallic I don't even think I have a metallic spatula just to protect my pots it has been handling well

durability Owns it Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Still Worth the Price After 1 Year? My Honest Review

Cites coating durability (against), scratch resistance (against)

it's just the bottom of the pot here because of the baking you can kind of see like the this black and because of sitting on the stove or on the gas it kind of is peeling over here I don't know if it's peeling exactly but you can tell that the pot has been used and it's been used and here as well some of the stains…
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Now, as far as the enamel, I think all of these Dutch ovens are goodlooking.

appearance Tested it NEW: Lodge USA Enamel Review with cooking & Staub/Le Creuset comparison!

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The stoves and the L Crusades may be a scoch smoother, and I can't tell if that's actually true or if that's just what I expect. And um it's reinforcing my expectations.
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both brands are expensive but stove dutch ovens are slightly more affordable the price varies by size and color but expect to save between 20 and 50 dollars with stove

value Tested it Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth

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1:37 objects The Knife Wizard Buy It For Life Enthusiasts
a nice little thing of note is that the lodge comes with a stainless steel handle on the top the L Crusade does not however this is good up to about 500 a little bit over 500° that's good for an infinite amount of temperature but when you think about it you really shouldn't be using this above 500° anyway so I feel…

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6:32 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer
While their official warranty sounds limiting, only covering "defects in materials and workmanship at the time of purchase," the reality is much better.

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The warranty only comes into play if the chip is deep enough that you can see the bare cast iron under the enamel or at least feel a difference in texture.

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