La Creueset Vs. Lodge - Is LC worth the Price?

[Anonymous]

I have been wanting a few pieces for years now but the price has always put me off. I'm coming to grips with the fact that I do cook a lot and having a beautiful, high quality, long-lasting set of cookware would make me really happy.

That said, I have read that Lodge brand of Cast Iron Porcelain cookware - when compared to La Creuset is just as good. It's quality is excellent, they are just as heavy, and cook identically to LC cookware for a fraction of the price. Here's my hesitation, their cast iron/porcelain line is made in China which really bugs me. Their cast iron non-porcelain is made in the US...but I want cast iron porcelain.

Am I being ridiculous about not liking the China aspect? Or should I just buy LC and be done with it?

[Anonymous]

Not ridiculous. Homegoods/Marshalls/TJ Maxx often have discounted LC and Staub enameled cast iron.

[Anonymous]

LC is expensive. But if you love to cook and cook a lot and can afford it, buy LC. It's worth it. Check Tjmaxx and Homegoods, they often have leftovers for good prices.

[Anonymous]

Get what will make you happy! Cookware like that lasts for years. Enjoy yourself!

[Anonymous]

Thanks PPs. That's what DH is saying. So I guess I just have to get lucky and hope that I run into some at those stores

[Anonymous]

Le Creueset if you can afford it. I use mine every single day since I bought them over 15 years ago. They still look gorgeous and make beautiful serving dishes too.
Check out Amazon, Cutlery and More and the Le Creueset outlet stores as well.

[Anonymous]

If there's any way to avoid it, I would avoid Chinese made, for a variety of reasons. If you love Le Creuset, start with one and build from there.

I chose Emile Henry Flame dutch ovens, made in France, and lighter than cast iron. They work very similarly and come in pretty colors.

[Anonymous]

Find a Le Creuset outlet store, seriously. I posted a thread similar to this a while back when deciding whether to ask for an LC for Christmas. We got a 7 1/4 qt oven at an outlet for $300 and some change. It's fantastic and has already gotten so much use. Definitely worth it.

[Anonymous]

I have a porcelain over cast iron Dutch oven from Ikea that I love, but I'm not sure where it was made. Very reasonably priced, though.

[Anonymous]

LC is wonderful, but you don't need lots and lots of pieces. You get one big round or oval French oven.

If you have a lodge cast iron skillet, you don't need to spring for LC.

[Anonymous]

Our DC had slightly elevated lead when
We used lodge daily.

We stopped. Levels went to normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DC had slightly elevated lead when
We used lodge daily.

We stopped. Levels went to normal.

Wow!! Thanks.

Yes, I am sold on LC....although I might check out the Ikea ones as well. So long as China isn't involved.

I think all I need is a 6-7qt round dutch, a skillet and sauce pan.

[Anonymous]

I'm still regularly using LC I got 45 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DC had slightly elevated lead when
We used lodge daily.

We stopped. Levels went to normal.

The Lodge enamelware?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DC had slightly elevated lead when
We used lodge daily.

We stopped. Levels went to normal.

The Lodge enamelware?

Sorry I was unclear.

No. The old fashioned cast iron.