Le Creuset New Year Sale Deals, Tested & Reviewed

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at least, if you’re in the market for jaw-dropping deals on high-end cookware. Right now, Le Creuset’s winter sale is offering steep discounts on some of the brand’s most popular products, and I got an early look at the goods. I compared Le Creuset’s discounted items with our master list of tested, reviewed, and recommended Le Creuset cookware and kitchen tools to round up every Serious Eats-recommended product on sale now. Below, you’ll find steals for every type of cook, including an iconic cast iron Dutch oven, a small-but-mighty cocotte, and a dinnerware set that’ll knock your socks off. Shop this sale and save hundreds on our favorite Le Creuset gear ever.

An Extra-Wide, Versatile Dutch Oven: Signature Round Wide Dutch Oven

I doubt you need an introduction to Le Creuset’s Dutch oven. It’s the brand’s best-known and hardest-working product, and we’ve been recommending it for years. There are no hot spots in this durable, heavy pan, and its heat retention is outstanding. Le Creuset offers a lifetime warranty on its pots, but I doubt you’ll need to call it in—many Serious Eats staffers have had their LC Dutch ovens for years (and some for decades) without a chip to report. Right now, you can grab a wide version of the original Dutch oven for $150 off.

A Shallow Dutch Oven for Braising and More: Traditional Shallow Round Oven

This piece offers the same cooking experience as the traditional Dutch oven but is a touch shallower. The clever pot has slightly shorter sides than the original, which makes it a useful cross between a Dutch oven and a braiser. (You can read about the differences between the two pots here.) It’s on sale in 10 of the company’s signature colors, and right now, it’s over $100 off.

A Fun-Sized Pot: Mini Round Cocotte 

Le Creuset for under $25? Sign us up. This mini cocotte looks just like the Dutch oven’s big sibling. It’s made entirely from stoneware, including the knob, so it’s oven-safe—perfect for baking puddings and custards. It’s on sale in over two dozen colors and comes in two sizes. I’ve used the 8-ounce version for crème brûlée and was impressed with how smooth the finished version was, though it’s also available in a 14-ounce option.

A Festive Braiser: Noël Collection Signature Snowflake Braiser

Braisers are (obviously) excellent for braising, but this wide, shallow pan excels at more than just low-and-slow liquid cooking. Use one to sear a few steaks, roast vegetables, quickly reduce a sauce, or finish a pasta. They also make great vessels for fruit crumbles and casseroles of all kinds. We named Le Creuset’s original braiser one of the best in our review, and you can now get it with a festive snowflake motif and gold knob for about $100 off.

A Giftable Set: Signature Enamel Cast Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set

This cookware set packs a lot into an impressive discount. (It typically retails for over $800; now, it’s on sale for $575.) Order one of these, and you’ll get a cast iron Dutch oven in the highly useful 5.5-quart size, a 1.75-quart cast iron saucepan, and a cast iron skillet—all coated with Le Creuset’s practically indestructible enamel glaze. The Dutch oven and saucepan both come with lids, which is what brings the total product count to five. The reduced-price colors include popular hues like Cerise, Sea Salt, and Nectar.

A Casual, Pretty Dining Set: San Francisco 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

When Serious Eats’ associate editorial director Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm reviewed dinnerware sets, she named this set one of the best because of its durable yet lightweight construction. There’s a slight ombré effect with the glaze, which gives the otherwise casual set a sophisticated twist. This set includes dinner plates, salad plates, pasta bowls, and cereal bowls,  all oven- and broiler-safe up to 500˚F.

A Whistling Kettle and Mugs: Demi Kettle and Mugs Set

This pretty kettle is a petite version of our favorite whistling kettle from Le Creuset. The 1.4-quart size was a winner in our stovetop kettles review; the smaller size shown here holds 1.25 quarts of water and has the same carbon steel and porcelain enamel design. It heats up fast, cleans up easily, and comes with a set of color-coordinated stoneware mugs. The whole set costs $100, a rare price only available for a limited time.

FAQs

Where can you find after-Christmas sales on cookware?

Right this way: We’ve searched the corners of the internet to find the best after-Christmas deals on our tested and reviewed cookware, including small appliances, tabletop wares, and cookware.

Is Le Creuset worth the money?

Le Creuset has consistently topped our reviews of cookware, cooking utensils, and tableware. While its products aren’t cheap, they come with a solid warranty and are extremely well made. They’re worth the splurge but are an even better buy if you can find them on sale.

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• Rochelle is a culinary school graduate and former line cook.
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