[Sca-cooks] Re: Dutch Ovens

[ekoogler1 at comcast.net]

Hmmmm....so Mama was right when she used Crisco.  One small tip to add to what was said:  salt works really well to get out things that are cooked on.  Mix a little with oil and use it to scour the stubborn spot.  I can't begin to emphasize the idea that you don't want soap used on your pot unless you want to go back and reseason it!

Kiri


> Here's the way I've always done it.  First, if you haven't already wash and
> dry it well, this is to remove any protective film and all other stuff
> that's not edible.  While I know many people know this, I still think it
> needs to be said.
> 
> Then rub it with a thin layer of something like Crisco, inside and out.  You
> can use plain veg oil but I think that doesn't coat as well.  Now heat it in
> a fairly hot oven (around 375) for about 3 hours.  (Yes this does smoke but
> I'm happy to say that I've used a grill, campfire, other-fire, and it's
> worked just as well. Just don't get it too hot or the oil will just burn
> away.)
> 
> Do this about three more times and you shouldn't have any problems.  And for
> any nosey types (like myself) who may not know.  Basically what you're doing
> is causing the oil to polymerize and form a film on the raw iron.  So after
> this don't let soap touch it unless you really, really need to.  Just scrub
> with hot water to clean.  Soap pulls the oil out of the pores in the metal.
> So if you clean it well with soap you might as well get a wire brush and
> start the whole process over.
> 
> Hope This Helps,
> James P.
> 
> ----- 
> From: Amy Cox
> 
> 
> Oh goody! That's so encouraging, thank you everyone. :)
> 
> I've got a month, then, to cure it. Does anyone here have any favored
> methods of curing a brand new one?
> 
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> Mihrimah
> 
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