Le Creuset Is Discontinuing One of My Favorite Colors Forever, but Several Pieces Are on Rare Sale

I remember the day Le Creuset launched nutmeg. With its cool neutral hue and faded spots of darkness, it was love at first sight. Even the inspiration, the spice itself, got me — I could virtually smell it through my screen. 

Well, for whatever reason, Le Creuset is discontinuing this shade forever, which is such a shame. It’s the perfect noncommittal option in my opinion because its neutral shade makes it easy to own for decades to come. The good news, however, is that in preparation of this shade going for good, the brand has slashed all of the piece’s prices. That means you can shop the Dutch oven, skillet, and more top pieces at a discount. But you better hurry — they’re going fast.

Last Chance for Le Creuset Nutmeg 

• 4.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven, $312 (originally $390) 
• 9-Inch Traditional Skillet, $100 (originally $175) 
• 7.5-Quart Signature Chef's Oven, $300 (originally $462) 
• 4-Quart Heritage Rectangular Casserole Dish, $108 (originally $135) 
• Vancouver Mug, $19 (originally $24) 
• Bread Oven, $240 (originally $300) 
• 2.75-Quart Shallow Round Oven, $180 (originally $290) 
• Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set, $135 (originally $195) 
• Utensil Crock, $28 (originally $35) 
• Signature Spoon Rest, $24 (originally $30) 

4.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven

It’s no secret that we love the Dutch ovens from Le Creuset. They’re a tested favorite of ours, and editors (such as myself) personally swear by them. For me, they tick every box — they heat and hold the heat well, they’re nonstick, and they’re equally as durable as they are aesthetically pleasing. All of these perks come together to make for a really pleasurable cooking experience, whether I’m making soup or sauce on the stove, or stew or bread in the oven. Not only that but they've lasted for decades in my family, so I know they’re a splurge worth making. All of the pieces in the collection are splashed with an ombre design, capturing the actual nutmeg seed’s varying surface well, which skips between light tans and dark browns, and this piece really shows it. Both the base and the lid are ombre, so you can really see the differentiation in shades. 

9-Inch Traditional Skillet

A cast iron skillet is one piece every kitchen should have. This 9-inch model from Le Creuset gives you those cast iron advantages, with its high-heat searing and stovetop to oven capabilities, just with extra perks. Though you might not notice it at first, the matte black interior actually has a nonstick enameled coating to make cooking and cleaning easier. It also has two pour spouts, which make for easy draining and a helper handle to help you maneuver it. Like the other enameled cast iron pieces, you can use it on the stove or in the oven up to 500°F. The nutmeg shade is on the pan’s exterior, with the lighter shade at the top to contrast the black and the darker shade towards the bottom of the pan. Shop it $75 off today while you can. 

7.5-Quart Signature Chef's Oven

If you want a big, heavy-bottomed pot to handle everything from stew to soup, this chef’s oven is the one for you. It’s similar to the brand’s Dutch oven in that it's made with enameled cast iron, it has two helper handles at the base, and it even has a tight-fitting lid. The exact shape of the pot is what changes —- the base is a bit wider, making more room for ingredients to braise. The bottom is also more curved, making it easier to stir everything together. Just like the Dutch oven, you’ll find the ombre shade brushed on the lid and the base, with a sleek silver knob to top it off. This chef’s oven is actually $162 off right now, so it’s a top-notch deal well worth grabbing. 

4-Quart Heritage Rectangular Casserole Dish

This nutmeg casserole dish is the perfect piece to put at the center of your table. It’s a chic enough shade to add a little bit of design interest, but won’t get in the way of the real star of the show: your food. It’s 11.5 by 7.5 by 2.5 inches, so it’s big enough to hold lasagnas and other baked pastas, roast chicken dinners, and desserts. The material is the brand's stoneware, which is broiler and oven-safe up to 500°F. It also comes with a matching lid, which is perfect for covering dishes as they bake or for keeping them warm once they’re out of the oven.

Vancouver Mug

Our editors love this simple mug from Le Creuset. It’s one of the best stoneware mugs out there thanks to how durable it is. It has a very classic design that really matches the nutmeg color, where the light shade at the top almost blends right into the interior's creamy color. It’s made to withstand heat up to 500°F in the oven and can even go under the broiler, if you want to warm your mug up or toast some marshmallows on top of your drink (which you should be doing already). Shop just one or pick up a few — the set of four of these is already sold out, so you’ll want to act fast. Either way, you’ll want to grab it while it's on sale, along with the other pieces in the collection. 

Shop More Nutmeg Le Creuset Pieces: 

Bread Oven

2.75-Quart Shallow Round Oven

Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set

Utensil Crock

Signature Spoon Rest