26-05-2025
Aldi set to launch $40 'dupe' of popular $570 luxury Le Creuset cookware 'must-have'
Shoppers reluctant to fork out hundreds of dollars on high-end cookware will be thrilled to know that Aldi Australia is launching a cast iron range for a fraction of the price.
The supermarket giant is set to release a new 'winter cooking' collection as part of its Special Buys sale on Saturday, June 7.
One of the top deals is the $39.99 cast iron bread oven - a near-perfect 'dupe' of luxury French-Belgian brand Le Creuset's $570 version.
Both bread ovens share similar features - including a dome-shaped lid that traps and circulates steam to produce a golden, crispy crust, and a cast iron base with handles, making it easy to move from hob to oven to table.
Despite the significant price difference, Le Creuset is renowned for its high-quality enameled cast iron cookware, crafted from some of the world's finest materials.
Perfect for baking bread at home, Aldi's cast iron oven has a three-layer enamel coating, and is said to be 'built to last for long-term use'.
Suitable for all stovetops, including gas, electric, glass ceramic, and induction, the bread oven comes in three colours: blue, green and white.
The range will include a wide selection of cast iron pieces, including the popular $26.99 Dutch oven, $39.99 oval pot and a $34.99 French pan.
Other items to look out for is a $19.99 frypan, a $26.99 roasting dish and a $19.99 grillpan.
The Dutch ovens have been a huge hit among shoppers in recent years, with many Aldi shoppers sharing rave reviews of the affordable range.
'My Aldi cast iron pan and pot are amazing, still going strong for a reasonable price,' one said.
'Had my Aldi one for five years, used regularly. No problems at all. Always hand wash - don't have a dishwasher. No complaints and still looks new,' another shared.
'I've had an Aldi Dutch oven for over 15 years - it's a beauty,' one revealed.
Meanwhile, those with expensive taste can't get enough of their beloved Le Creuset.
'I have had my Le Creuset Dutch oven for over 25 years and it's as good as the day I bought it,' one shared.
'I've had 40 years of daily use from my Le Creuset pans. The Aldi ones don't compare, but at their price they can be replaced after a few years if necessary,' another added.
'Le Creuset pots are not just a pot but a future family heirloom. I love mine,' one said.
