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Staub Vs Le Creuset: Which Is Better? | Bon Appétit
August 8, 2025 - Anybody searching for one typically hits the same fork in the road: Staub vs. Le Creuset. They aren’t the only good Dutch ovens on the market, but these two French brands hold a special place in the minds of both home cooks and pros due to their reputations for longevity and quality.
Food & Wine
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Staub vs. Le Creuset: Which Is Better? Tested & Reviewed
September 5, 2024 - Better Performer: Staub, by a nose. ... Easier to Clean: It’s a tie. ... Around for nearly 100 years, Le Creuset has parlayed the overwhelming popularity of its iconic Dutch ovens into an extensive kitchenware line that goes well beyond pots and pans. From bakeware to utensil crocks, pieces come in a wide array of colors, including limited edition and exclusive hues that are released every so often.
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Hungry Onion
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Le Creuset or Staub which is Best? - Cookware - Hungry Onion
March 30, 2022 - What’s the difference between the two? Both are ECI and made in France. However, I’ve noticed that Staub is more reasonably priced. I remember Julia Child even commenting on how much Le Creuset had increased in price …
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r/Cooking on Reddit: Which one: Staub or Le Creuset?
November 6, 2022 -
My husband is gifting me a good dutch oven for Christmas and I am torn between the Staubs and Le Creusets. I am looking at the traditional 6-7 qt. oven. I like to braise, so having the bigger one is nice. They're both similar in cost (Staub is a bit less), but a local store has a lovely Teal Le Creuset 7 qt. for $399 (they are typically $460).
Edit: I have a Lodge already. Have had it for years (10+). The enamel is scratched on the interior (we don't use metal utensils on it). It's my go-to for making bread and frying, but I want something nicer.
Edit 2: I think I'm going to go with a Staub!
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Flip a coin. They're both tops. Nobody Apparently everybody who is replying to me has both, so the people who have Le Creuset are going to tell you to get Le Creuset. The people who have Staub will recommend Staub. We have Le Creuset. Love it.
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The Staub lid has these little nubbins that makes it self-basting. That might appeal if you like braising. It also has a dark interior that doesn't show stains like the LC. The downside of this is that browning a roux is more challenging without the sharp color contrast.
The Kitchn
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Staub vs. Le Creuset: Which Should You Buy? Here’s Our Honest Review
November 27, 2024 - Many of Staub’s pieces are currently discounted during Zwilling’s Black Friday sale, including the cocottes, so it’s worth a look if you’re shopping for deals. Enameled cast-iron cookware is still handcrafted in France · Specializes in cast-iron cookware and ceramic bakeware · Tight curation of colors, and fun specialty pieces like pumpkin-shaped or tomato-shaped cocottes · Cookware and bakeware come with a limited warranty · Both Le Creuset and Staub produce exceptional enameled cast-iron cookware, and any home cook would be well-served by either brand.
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r/cookware on Reddit: We tested Le Creuset against Staub to find the best Dutch oven. Le Creuset won, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either. What's your favorite?
October 1, 2024 - The Staub is a thicker pot and has a dark-colored interior. This thickness will take longer to heat up but retain heat better. The color will also contribute to additional heat retention.
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Best Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Ovens | Le Creuset & Staub Review and Comparison
October 19, 2023 - One of the first things I noticed when using the Le Creuset is how much lighter it was compared to the other guys - Le Creuset's 6.75qt pan weighs only 12 lbs while Staub's pan weighs around 16 lbs on a similar size.
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Does Staub Outperform Le Creuset? My Tests Reveal the Truth - YouTube
In this video, I give you a side-by-side comparison of Le Creuset vs. Staub. You’ll learn how their Dutch ovens differ in design, performance, weight, and mo...
Published June 13, 2023
Serious Eats
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Staub vs. Le Creuset Dutch Ovens: Which One Should You Buy?
July 28, 2025 - This is where the two brands split more notably. Le Creuset has a light enameled interior while Staub has a black one. Some cooks may find the black enamel of the Staub makes it hard to see fond development.
Prudent Reviews
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Staub vs. Le Creuset Dutch Ovens (Test Results Revealed)
December 2, 2024 - Staub arguably performs better given its heftier lid and walls, which enhance heat retention. But, after extensive testing of both, the performance differences are negligible, while Le Creuset’s greater ease of handling is noticeable.
The Irishman's Wife
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Le Creuset vs Staub: The Slow-Cook Showdown! - The Irishman's Wife
September 29, 2025 - Pick up any French cookbook, and you’ll see Staub. Both cast iron ranges are still handcrafted in France. Both make pots you can hand down to your kids. But their personalities? Chalk and cheese. I’m convinced that for at least half my customers in-store, this is where the decision is made. They walk in wanting to talk about cooking do’s and don’ts, and really it ends up all about the colour and whether it matches the kitchen backsplash. The colour spectrum on Le Creuset cookware is enormous — bright oranges, sunny yellows, soft pastels, deep ocean blues — and varies depending on the country you are in.
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Cast iron Dutch ovens. To Staub or to Le Crueset? - Page 3 - ChefKnivesToGo Old Forum Site
It seems, at least in France, as if Le Creuset is the grandmother classic (nothing wrong with that and I will admit to being a grandmother) while Staub is the slightly "edgier" newcomer. Both of course are great for everything you would do in enamel-covered cast iron...frying, stews, braises, soups....slower cooking over medium-low heat in general, and searing.
Good Housekeeping
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Staub vs Le Creuset: We Tested Their Dutch Ovens Side-by-Side
September 30, 2024 - Both Staub and Le Creuset Dutch ovens are made from highly durable (and heavy) enameled cast iron, but while Staub's interior is textured black matte enamel, Le Creuset's cooking surface is a light-colored smooth enamel.
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r/staub on Reddit: Staub vs Le Creuset Question
January 2, 2025 -
We have neither, but I think I’ve convinced my wife to let me purchase one; likely a Dutch oven. Looking at both I prefer the feel/look of Staub and the black interior. Any advantages/disadvantages re: the white vs black interior would be appreciated! Also, general comparisons of the brands would be great. Thanks!
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Biggest difference will be enamel coating. LC uses a porcelain enamel which is more durable than staubs ceramic enamel. However, staubs rough surface is better at retaining more flavor from food and doesnt discolor over time the way white ones do. But being black can make seeing the caramelization of the food more difficult. Then theres the lid. Staubs lid is flat and heavier and retains more moisture compared to LC. It also evenly distributes evaporation back in a self basting way where the domed LC lid puddles it around the edges. These r the main objective differences.
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I strongly prefer my Staub for the interior. Le Crueset is lovely, but the light coloured interior is a pain to keep clean and seems to scratch easily, from what I've observed from others' pieces and my vintage ones. I prefer the larger handles of Le Crueset, but I love the overall form and function of Staub more. Enjoy whatever you choose.
The Kitchn
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Le Creuset Vs Staub Vs Lodge Dutch Ovens (My Honest Review) | The Kitchn
October 28, 2023 - A tight-fitting lid means you’ll likely have to reduce the cooking liquids to keep flavors concentrated. Staub Dutch ovens can be a little heavier than Le Creuset and the handles are not as roomy.
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Staub vs Le Creuset: Which Brand Makes the Best Dutch Oven? | Gear Patrol
October 30, 2023 - If we’re just measuring the ability to cook, the Staub is the superior vessel. Its lid’s self-basting drip function, as well as its much tighter fit, are not just buzzy features, they affect your finished dishes.
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r/cookware on Reddit: Staub vs Le Creuset Casserole Dishes/Gratins
October 1, 2022 -
I've had a tiny (1qt) Le Creuset Heritage oval gratin for a long time. I'd like to add a larger 2qt size. I was going to stick with Le Creuset but the red had been out of stock for some time so I was about the pull the trigger on a Staub when the LC finally came back in stock.
In the meantime as I was looking for an alternative to LC, I came across this post on Serious Eats where they claimed the LC casserole dish they tested produced the worst results in two different tests. "The Le Creuset produced the wettest, most undercooked potato gratin, as well as the most curdled and overcooked flan." Should I take this article with a grain of salt, or is there some reason to believe it produces inferior results (I can't imagine how or why).
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Meh. I doubt there’s a difference. I’m a Staub fan generally but the ceramic dishes are all made in china, not France.
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I have Staub ceramic baking dishes and an enamel cast iron braiser. I have Le Creuset enamel cast iron Dutch ovens. The only difference for me is the enamel cast iron, in that it’s harder to see browning against the black enamel on the Staub. Otherwise, performance is basically the same. Make your decision on price, shape and colour (the shapes are similar but not identical. ETA my Staub ceramic baking dishes have lids which is soooo nice, because I hate single use products (aluminum foil, plastic wrap). I have the 8” square and the 9x13”, both with lids. Love them and use them all the time.
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Staub Vs Le Creuset: What Are The Most Important Differences Between These 2 Popular Cookware Brands? - Tasting Table
November 23, 2025 - Not everyone agrees on the efficacy ... ... Le Creuset cookware typically features a ceramic-coated, light interior surface, while Staub interiors are black and feature a slightly rougher, 'honeycomb" finish....
Woman & Home
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Le Creuset vs Staub: who cooks, broils and bakes best according to our tests?
November 20, 2025 - Le Creuset vs Staub: it's a rivalry that's divided home cooks, dinner-party hosts and Sunday roast enthusiasts for decades. Is Le Creuset worth it? Why do people sweat by Staub? And which one really deserves pride of place in your kitchen? As someone who's spent years braising, browning, and baking with both, I've had the Le Creuset vs Staub debate more times than I can count.