Black Friday Le Creuset deals: Save up to $150 on Dutch ovens, cast iron

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The holiday shopping season is upon us, meaning this is the perfect time to treat yourself or a loved one to new cookware from a legacy brand like Le Creuset. Today, November 24, we're sorting through every deal to find the best Le Creuset Black Friday sale discounts. Known for cast iron pieces that last for decades, Le Creuset is a favorite among professional and home cooks. 

Le Creuset cookware is as durable as it is beautiful. The enameled cast iron comes in rich colors and outperforms most other brands. For our guides to the best cast iron skillets and the best Dutch oven, we tested Le Creuset pieces and ranked them among our top picks. In recent years, Le Creuset has also released a line of nonstick and stainless steel cookware. We haven't tested these, but are confident in their performance thanks to our extensive experience with the brand.

So far, the best Le Creuset Black Friday deal is $150 off the Le Creuset Chef's Oven with a glass lid. This matches the all-time low price, which we rarely see.

For more deals on cookware, small appliances, air fryers, and more, visit our Black Friday kitchen deals hub. For deals on everything else, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals.

The best Le Creuset Black Friday sale deals

 

Le Creuset Black Friday FAQs

Is Le Creuset worth it? 

Yes. Le Creuset makes exceptional cookware both in performance and appearance. The pieces are pricey, so we're tracking the best Le Creuset Black Friday sales. You can get great cast iron from more budget-friendly brands like Lodge Cast Iron, but we stand by Le Creuset for enameled cast iron statement pieces.

What's the difference between seasoned and enameled cast iron?

Enameled cast iron is raw cast iron with a thin coat of glaze fired onto it — this makes it less reactive to acidic ingredients, eliminates the need for seasoning, and makes the cookware easier to clean. Le Creuset is known for enameled cast iron, which is why its cookware has deep and varied colors. If you chip the enamel, you can still use the pan since it's just raw cast iron underneath. However, part of the appeal of enameled cast iron is the appearance, so a chip in the finish is far from ideal. 

Seasoned cast iron is quite possibly the most durable cookware material you can find. It gets better the more you use it, as oils seep into the metal and build up a nearly nonstick seasoning layer. Simmering acidic ingredients, like tomatoes and lemons, can strip the pan of seasoning in some areas, but it's an easy fix. Damaged the seasoning? Just follow the manufacturer's instructions to reseason. Left the pan damp, and it rusted? Grab an abrasive sponge, clean thoroughly, and reseason.

Is Le Creuset cookware hard to care for?

To keep your Le Creuset cookware in the best shape possible, there are few important tips. Contrary to popular belief, you can use soap and water to clean even seasoned cast iron. The most important rule, for seasoned and enameled pieces, is to never leave them wet. Check the instructions that come with your Le Creuset piece, but we find it easy to place our damp cast iron cookware over a low heat on our cooktop to completely dry it out before storing it.

Avoid using metal utensils on your Le Creuset enameled cast iron. It's not easy to chip the enamel finish, but it is possible.