Forget Le Creuset — Aldi's new $29 pot looks just like this $180 staple

I love Le Creuset as much as the next person. Hell, I probably love it more. I'm a Homes Editor with a penchant for kitchen gear, so I'd be lying if I said that Le Creuset didn't sit at the top of my wish list every birthday, Christmas, and anniversary. But while Le Creuset is worthy of the splurge, sometimes a good lookalike can come along and save you some serious cash. Here's why I'll be adding this Aldi lookalike to my basket, before it sells out.

Aldi's new Crofton 12 Quart Porcelain Enamel Stock Pot, which is just $29.99 at Aldi.com or at your nearest store. And there's a striking resemblance to a certain iconic French cooking brand...

For context, Le Creuset's lookalike 12-quart alternative is $120 at Amazon. It's available in a range of sizes, with the largest being $180 for 16 quarts. And in its signature shade, Marseille, it's virtually indistinguishable from Aldi's $29 version.

Aldi Crofton 12 Quart Porcelain Enamel Stock Pot: $29 at aldi.us

Available in blue or white, this $29.99 stockpot has a 12-quart capacity, making it ideal for soup season. It's great for batch cooking and made of porcelain enamel which is easy to clean and maintain.

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You'll have to act fast to make the most of this Aldi saving. These spotlight deals famously sell out fast, and I've even seen videos of people on social media driving from store to store to find a coveted saving before everyone else gets to it.

What makes this one so good? For a start, it really does look like a Le Creuset. The only visible difference is the handle, which is curved as oppsoed to Le Creuset's signature knob finish. That gradient blue finish is strikingly similar to Le Creuset's Marseille shade, or there's the white colorway if you prefer a neutral look. And yes, Le Creuset does a white colorway too. It's aptly called White.

An autumnal essential

A 12-quart capacity is perfect for making stocks, stews and soups. I've been using my largest saucepan and keeping a watchful eye to ensure it doesn't spill over when making bone broth from home, so I'm very tempted to spend the 30 bucks and get a stockpot of my own.

Not only is making stock easy and affordable, but it's a great way to minimize your food waste, and it's also incredibly good for you. Boiling up some leftover chicken bones and veggie scraps can create the ideal collagen-rich base for a soup, with the added satisfaction of knowing you truly made your lunch from scratch.

If that sounds as charming to you as it does to me, I'd recommend dashing to your local Aldi to see if you can find the stockpot in, well, stock. Alternatively, you can buy online at aldi.us.

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