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You\u2019ve done the hard part\u2014somehow, someway you came into possession of Le Creuset cookware. Now for the easier, albeit more annoying part: taking care of it.<\/p>\n
Since Le Creuset cookware can be an investment, it\u2019s important to know how to get the most out of it. Like anything else, this comes down to doing proper, routine (and often boring) maintenance. Here\u2019s everything you need to know in order to keep your enameled cast-iron cookware shining.<\/p>\n
According to the Le Creuset website<\/a>, you should never expose your hot pan to significantly colder water<\/strong> because the thermal shock may cause the enamel to crack. If you\u2019re cleaning your pan in the sink, let it cool before running it under cold water. Also, do not pour chilled water into a hot pan. Picture this: You use your brand new Le Creuset Dutch oven to make beef brisket<\/a> or scalloped potatoes<\/a>. Everyone loves it and tells you how great of a cook you are. You feel so great you start thinking about how it wouldn\u2019t be that<\/em> wild if you did<\/em> open that restaurant you\u2019ve always dreamed of. And then, while you\u2019re contemplating what color tablecloths you\u2019d want at your fictional restaurant, you look down and notice that crisped chunks of whatever-you-just-made are seemingly glued to the interior of your shiny new Dutch oven. What do you do?<\/p>\n Well, to reiterate, you definitely should not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Instead, take Le Creuset\u2019s advice<\/a> and do the following.<\/p>\n If you want to keep your cookware forever young, you\u2019ll occasionally need to give it a thorough deep clean. Using a soft sponge paired with either Bar Keepers Friend<\/a> or a paste made of baking soda water, scrub away the long-lasting stains and oil residue found on your pot.<\/p>\n
\nLe Creuset states that you should never use metal sponges, abrasive cleaners, or metal utensils when washing<\/strong> as they may scratch the cookware\u2019s enamel surface. Instead, the brand recommends using soft natural or nylon sponges when cleaning the interior or exterior of your pan.<\/p>\nHow to Remove Stuck-On Food<\/h3>\n
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