The Le Creuset one costs 10 times more!
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I’ve always dreamed of owning an iconic Le Creuset piece.
But with their hefty price tag, it’s a dream that has to wait.
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But in a world of dupes and comparable copycats, I know a stand-in will always become available.
As always, ALDI pulled throughwith this $16.99 Crofton Cast Iron Fry Pan lookalikeI!
First, cooking with cast iron provides premium heat retention and even cooking.
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The pans heat up slowly, and once they’re hot, they stay hot.
They’re perfect for baking up crispy-edged, chewy-centered skillet cookies or quickly searingthe perfect pork chop.
Theyre also oven-safe up to almost 500F.
I love that I can take it straight from the stovetop to the oven to the table.
They come and go quicklyand sometimes return.
