Walmart’s New Dutch Oven Looks Just Like a Le Creuset — And Is Less than $40

Dutch ovens are an essential kitchen tool that everyone should have in their collection. Finding a quality cast iron Dutch oven at an affordable price, however, can be a difficult task. Since the industry standard, Le Creuset, will set you back at least $260, we’re obviously always on the lookout for an affordable alternative. 

A superior Dutch oven is defined by its perfect heat distribution, ease of handling, high performance, and durability — and the Lodge Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Enameled Dutch Oven currently available at Walmart is a testament to those exact qualities. A seemingly perfect Le Creuset dupe, the Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven checks all the boxes of a quality piece for only a fraction of the price.  

The 5.5-quart enameled Dutch oven features a smooth glass surface that won’t react to ingredients and also sports some classic features like a stainless steel knob and loop handle for control. It’s available in three lovely shades — blue, red, and white — and you can use it to broil, braise, bake, or roast in the oven up to 500°F, or sauté, fry, or simmer on any stovetop in style. The best part? You can snag this beautiful Dutch oven for only $39.98, a nearly $10 discount from its original price.  

Lodge has a rich history of making heirloom-quality cookware for professional chefs, home cooks, and outdoor adventurers since 1896. It’s a family-owned company that prides itself as the original American cast iron manufacturer (although Walmart lists the product as made in China) and that’s exactly what makes purchasing one of their products worthwhile. If you find yourself in the market for your first cast iron Dutch oven, Lodge is an excellent place to start looking. Just make sure you head over to Walmart to take advantage of the extra savings while you still can. 

Buy: Lodge Cast Iron 5.5 Quart Enameled Dutch Oven, $39.98 (normally $49.88)