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Staubs expert reveals the essential dos and donts for maintaining your enameled cast iron cookwareand they might surprise you.
With that kind of craftsmanship, it’s no wonder each piece is guaranteed for life.
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Here are four essential tips from Staub’s brand manager, Diana Drewes.
Its not a coating and it doesnt contain any harmful chemicals like PFOA, PTFE, or PFAS.
However, it does relieve you from needing toseason your pots and pans.
In fact, it’s fully enameled and quite low-maintenance!
Bonus: because it’s not seasoned, you might cook acidic ingredients without fear of damaging the surface.
Just be sure to use wooden or silicone utensils as metal ones can scratch the enamel.
but that doesn’t make cooking with high heat a good idea.
The biggest mistake people make is rushing the preheating process.
Only then should you increase the temperature and add your cooking oil.
However, handwashing is recommended for regular cleaning as harsh dishwasher detergents can dull the exterior enamel over time.
(You should never puttraditional cast ironin the dishwasher).
For daily cleaning, use a soapy sponge and a stiff natural bristle or nylon brush, says Drewes.
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For stubborn residue,Bar Keepers Friendis excellentbut never use steel wool!
Like all cookware, let your cast iron cool completely before washing it (this prevents thermal shock).
It’s also a good idea to dry pans and lids completely before putting them away.
