Staub vs. Le Creuset: Which Brand Makes the Best Dutch Oven?

A dutch oven is best used for cooking things for a long time. They can keep heat even because of their heavy cast iron composition. They also can get very hot because they are cast iron. The two brands that are most famous for dutch ovens are Le Creuset and Staub. Both of these brands are French. Both of these ovens are good for browning items. Slightly more steam escapes from the lid of the Le Creuset oven as compared to the Staub oven.

Key Takeaways:

The French make some excellent dutch ovens and it is hard to pick between the two best brands
Staub has a better lid system and is somewhat cheaper to purchase.
Le Crueset has a white interior which makes it easier to clean and check on how the food is doing.

“Any discussion pertaining to enameled cast-iron begins and ends with two brands: Le Creuset and Staub.”