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Le Creuset, Staub, and All-Clad Are Up to 48% Off During Williams Sonoma’s Winter Sale

Including the best Dutch ovens, braisers, grill pans, and more.

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Published January 09, 2025 02:00PM EST
Le creuset enameled cast iron skillet

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As we enter the thick of winter, it’s time to turn to cozy, filling recipes like spaghetti and meatballs or chicken adobo. To achieve the depth of flavor that these recipes aim for, you’ll need Dutch ovens and braisers that retain and distribute heat evenly to simmer and braise your foods to tender perfection. Seeing as keeping an eye out for the best kitchen gear deals is part of our M.O. here, it’s only fitting that we point out Williams Sonoma’s current winter sale, which has up to 48% off on our favorite cookware pieces, like this Le Creuset Dutch oven and Staub braiser. You can even snag a stackable enameled cast iron cookware set from Staub that’s a whopping $600 off.

The Best Cookware Deals at Williams Sonoma, at a Glance:

  • Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Wide Dutch Oven

    Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Wide Dutch Oven

    Williams Sonoma

    The Le Creuset Dutch oven has been our favorite for years. Time and time again, it impresses us with its even heat retention and distribution. Many Serious Eats editors have used Le Creuset Dutch ovens in their own kitchens for years. This 6.75-quart Dutch oven has a wide, shallow base that provides plenty of room for browning, simmering, roasting, and more. Grab it for 35% off.

    the le creuset dutch oven with a piece of pork shoulder searing in it.

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  • Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

    Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

    Williams Sonoma

    Another great Dutch oven that’s stood out over years of testing is this one from Staub, which has a dark enameled interior that’s impossible to stain or chip. Staub’s sturdy cast iron construction ensures even cooking and the dimpled lid promotes a moist environment for your foods. It’s 35% off at Williams Sonoma.

  • Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Braiser

    Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Braiser

    Williams Sonoma

    Braisers have wide, shallow bases that are ideal for simmering meatballs or cooking tender lamb shanks. This Le Creuset braiser aced all our tests and browned meatballs to perfection. The durable enamel resists staining and chipping and its wide, looped handles are easy to grip.

    Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Braiser, 3.5-quart

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  • Staub Enameled Cast Iron Everything Braiser

    Staub Enameled Cast Iron Everything Braiser

    Williams Sonoma

    We also recommend the Staub braiser, which sears, braises, stews, and sautés without a hitch. We especially like the black enamel interior that cleans up easily with minimal scrubbing. The handles’ upward angle also make it easy to maneuver the braiser.

  • Staub Enameled Cast Iron Stackable Cookware Set

    Staub Enameled Cast Iron Stackable Cookware Set

    Williams Sonoma

    From its Dutch oven to its grill pan, Staub makes some of our favorite enameled cast iron cookware. This set has all the essentials, including a Dutch oven, skillet, and grill pan. The pieces stack together to save you space. At 48% off, you can save nearly $600 on all our favorite Staub pieces in one package.

  • Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Fry Pan

    Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Fry Pan

    Williams Sonoma

    Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron skillet is our top pick thanks to how quickly it can reach high temperatures. It’s able to sear steaks, fry over-easy eggs, and bake an evenly cooked cornbread. It’s also a sturdy pan that lasts decades.

    Using a infrared thermometer to take the temperature of the surface of a skillet heated on an induction burner.

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  • Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set

    Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set

    Williams Sonoma

    If you’ve been eyeing a few enameled cast iron upgrades, it may be worth investing in this enameled cast iron cookware set that comes with our favorite Le Creuset Dutch oven and skillet. It also includes a lidded 1.75-quart saucepan that’s ideal for making sauces, heating up leftover soup, or cooking a small batch of rice.

  • All-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel Traditional Covered Fry Pan

    All-Clad D3 Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel Traditional Covered Fry Pan

    Williams Sonoma

    All-Clad’s stainless steel cookware is a longtime favorite among Serious Eats staffers. It sears pork chops to a golden brown and easily releases fried eggs. The tri-ply construction ensures even heat retention and distribution and the skillet responds quickly to temperature changes. You can grab a 12-inch frying pan for nearly $100 off.

    Hazelnuts jump in a skillet as part of a tossing easiness test in our review.

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  • Staub Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

    Staub Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

    Williams Sonoma

    Thanks to its enameled surface, the Staub grill pan was the easiest to clean during our tests. It also retained heat well and imparted noticeable caramelization and char marks onto burger patties, pork chops, and zucchini slices. Right now, you can get it for 35% off.

    Two burgers being grilled using the Staub Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

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  • Le Creuset Classic Whistling Tea Kettle

    Le Creuset Classic Whistling Tea Kettle

    Williams Sonoma

    If you don’t want to wait very long for water to boil, you can grab this Le Creuset stovetop kettle that’s lightning fast (and on sale). It beat out the competition by about 30 seconds when boiling 0.75 quarts of water and is easy to fill thanks to its large opening.

    The Le Creuset kettle on a marble backdrop

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FAQs

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