The Cheap Aldi Cast Iron French Oven You'll Swear Is From Le Creuset

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The Cheap Aldi Cast Iron French Oven You'll Swear Is From Le Creuset By Lottë Reford Oct. 5, 2025 7:39 pm EST

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Like most grocery stores that sell own-brand and white-labeled products, Aldi is well known for its convincing copycats . Some of them are even made by big-name brands , and many consistently get rave reviews. But the best Aldi dupe isn't found in the dairy aisle or the freezer section but instead with the home goods. Available in three sizes and two colors, the Crofton branded French oven (which is just a subcategory of Dutch ovens) appears almost identical to Dutch ovens sold by Le Creuset, with the rich color of the blue Crofton enamel particularly close to the iconic French kitchenware br