Staub or LeCreuset?

11 years ago

Decisions, decisions...

In trying to move away from nonstick pans, I've decided that I want a skillet and a brasier. Really more of just a skillet with a lid. Yesterday's visit to Wms Sonoma raised more questions than it answered.
I don't think I want a cast iron pan without an enamel or interior coating. In my rush to get dinner on the table, I won't wash it before eating and DH is too hard to train at this age...:-)
I was looking at the Mario Batali-- I have two of his Dutch ovens and love them. But after reading reviews about chipping enamel, I thought I might investigate the other two options.
Le C's surface is black and smooth. Staub's is black and rough. Do you own either one and if so, why do you like or dislike it.
Thanks for the input!

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aprile421
11 years ago
I love Le Creuset. I have no complaints at all with mine. I just went this weekend and picked up a skillet and oval dutch oven. If you are not picky about the colors. They have their yellow on clearance for 40% off. I got a 12 inch skillet and 7 qt oval dutch oven for $220.00 yesterday which to me is a steal.
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compumom
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11 years ago
Were you at the outlet store? I might visit there next week!
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I have a 7.5 qt oval Le Creuset and I bought it on impulse for a good sale price and it has caused me to buy more pieces. Actually waiting on my Braising one that I ordered last week now. I'm looking to slowly replace all my pots and pans with Le Creuset as I like how easy they are to clean and how even everything cooks. I stick them in the dishwasher sometimes and sometimes by hand as it depends on how full my dishwasher is. None of mine are the same color either as I like the idea of different colors to easy see which pot/pan to use. I also have a Staub pan that I really like, but recently got a smaller Le Creuset pan in a smaller size and it is easier to clean than my Staub and although both say they are seasoned and ready to go the Le Creuset has been easier to care for than my Staub pan. edit to add - they do bring me joy every time I take them out as I like the colors of them. Mine are all in the blue family.
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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
11 years ago
I have used LeCreuset since the early 1970s when I purchased a set of five saucepans, one small Dutch oven, and two oval casserole dishes (a medium and a large) when we lived in Germany. Since then my LeCreuset has grown significantly. None of it has a single chip. I hope to never have a kitchen without it.

This post was edited by walnutcreek on Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 13:00
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aprile421
11 years ago
Yes, got them at the outlet. They also have the caribean blue on sale for 25% off. I was tempted to grab it but for 40% off me and yellow will get along just fine lol.

Also Williams Sonoma had them on sale (the yellow) for 40% off.

I asked the woman why so cheap and she said that they are getting rid of that particular yellow so they are discounting all of their stock.
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triciae
11 years ago
Here's LC's new yellow...

I had quite a bit of LC but need to replace them 'cause of Sandy and I'm seriously considering Staub for no reason except I like the look. But, this new yellow is calling to me, probably because I'm so ready for spring.

/tricia

Here is a link that might be useful: LC's new yellow at Sur la Table
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aprile421
11 years ago
I like that new yellow. The one I got at the outlet the other day is similar but it is an orangy yellow (is that a word lol) It doesn't fade towards the top as much as the new ones.

I like the looks of the staub they are very pretty and I love the handle choices but... I like the sandy colored insides of the LC better. Seems silly but I like being able to see that it is clean and pretty inside.
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triciae
11 years ago
Good point, aprile421. I'm liking that new yellow even better now! :)

/t
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aprile421
11 years ago
It is such a happy color. If you get it I hope it makes you smile each time you look at it.

Off topic: I hate doing laundry.When I built my house I picked out this pretty pale yellow for my laundry room. I know it sounds funny but each time I go in there and look at the room the color instantly makes me feel good and laundry then doesn't seem so dreary.
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Chi
11 years ago
I just bought a 12" Le Creuset cast iron skillet! I am very excited. It's my first LC piece.
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triciae
11 years ago
What color, chi???

Congratulations on your first LC. You'll love it.

/tricia
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Chi
11 years ago
Thanks Tricia! Cassis. I have a thing for purple. :)
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dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
11 years ago
"Thanks Tricia! Cassis. I have a thing for purple. :)"

Purple is the complementary (opposite) color of yellow.

dcarch
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Nunyabiz1
11 years ago
For a Skillet I would get a DeBuyer mineral Steel 12".
Once seasoned it is 100% nonstick and last a lifetime, only gets better with age.

For everything else get LeCreuset.
I really like the LeCreuset "Multipot" which is a 2.5 or 3.75Qt pot with an 8 or 10" Skillet that doubles as a lid.

Here is a link that might be useful: LeCreuset multipot
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bulldinkie
11 years ago
I love my Lcs Im getting ready to order some more.I have red.
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