Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Quart
$299.99
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Le Creuset vs Lodge Dutch Oven: is the premium worth it?
A 5.5 qt Le Creuset against a 6 qt Lodge enameled Dutch oven, compared on today's price, price history and the specs the makers publish.
The two products
$299.99
Price today
$98.895.5 qt
Capacity
6 qtEnameled cast iron
Material
Enameled cast ironFrance
Made in
ChinaVerdict. Both are enameled cast iron Dutch ovens that do the same jobs: soups, braises, stews and bread. Le Creuset costs considerably more; you are paying for the brand, the color range and where it is made. If you cook in it every week and want something to pass down, the premium is a reasonable choice. If you want the same job done for far less, the Lodge is the sensible buy.