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Enameled Cast Iron question
Posted on 10/6/23 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 10/6/23 at 12:54 pm
For you Baws with enameled cast iron pots, especially white on inside…
Do you consider the stains from cooking character/patina and a symbol of your labor of love?
OR
Do you try to remove and keep your pot prestigious like the day it was brought home?
What side you on ?
Do you consider the stains from cooking character/patina and a symbol of your labor of love?
OR
Do you try to remove and keep your pot prestigious like the day it was brought home?
What side you on ?
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Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:11 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Mine are no longer white.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:21 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I clean mine with pink stuff. I don't need the inside looking perfect, but I don't like stains on the outsides of the pots. This works well for both.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:21 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I clean mine with a little Barkeepers friend. Cleans it right off and the pots look brand new.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:29 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
a little staining and stuff is ok. mine is like 10 years old at this point. gonna happen.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:29 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I like outside to not have discolorations, some of the white fades brown on inside but I don’t worry too much about that. You can also use super coarse salt with sponge/soapy water to clean it off
This post was edited on 10/6/23 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:30 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
The larger ones I use for browning meat are brown. I have smaller ones that I use to boil and simmer and those are white. Not like new, but very clean. I have Le Creuset and they’re about 15 -17 years old.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:48 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Mine all have a patina. That’s a fancy word for stain.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 2:38 pm to BengalBen
quote:
Le Creuset
THREAD HIJACK...
Best place to pick these up? Recommended size(s) to purchase?
Thanks!
Posted on 10/6/23 at 2:40 pm to Ziggy
quote:
Recommended size(s) to purchase?
One size bigger than whatever you thin you need
I usually catch outlet sales or just watch on ebay/amazon for deals. be mindful of shipping costs if you go that route
ETA: I have the big saucepan, a large braiser with lid, 5.5qt dutch oven (this is a little small for me, but it was the Harry Potter one and my wife is obsessed), and 16qt stock pot.
This post was edited on 10/6/23 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/6/23 at 2:53 pm to LNCHBOX
I picked up a 7-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven at Goodwill for $5 about 7 years ago. It's a no-name, but was in great shape and I've used it many, many times.
Got an enameled steel Merten & Storck brasier from Germany that cost many times more, and it works well too, though not better, except for one thing, it's a lot lighter than cast iron.
Got an enameled steel Merten & Storck brasier from Germany that cost many times more, and it works well too, though not better, except for one thing, it's a lot lighter than cast iron.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 3:01 pm to SpotCheckBilly
Le Creuset
We stop in Foley, Al
We stop in Foley, Al
Posted on 10/6/23 at 3:27 pm to CORIMA
NeVer had a ceramic iron pot that didn't blister
Posted on 10/6/23 at 4:57 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I have the 12 Quart Cajun Classic in purple and gold with white inside. Many years of patina on the white. Thought I ruined it when I did an over the top chili on my smoker. But the soot all came off with oven cleaner. . I think it’s all character. 
This post was edited on 10/6/23 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 10/6/23 at 5:18 pm to CORIMA
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Le Creuset We stop in Foley, Al
Same. I swing by every time we go to our condo in OBA to see if there are any sales. I’ve gotten a number of pieces through the years. And they are worth it imo - as long as you take care of them.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 6:27 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I have a Staub. Black interior so no clue what kind of stains are on it.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 8:07 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
The most expensive pot I own is a La Creuset oval. Did I spell that right? It is light tan and stained on the inside. I never had a problem with that because it cooks very well. Maybe I will actually clean the inside so I will know for certain it makes no difference.
This post was edited on 10/6/23 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 10/6/23 at 8:09 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Black don't stain. But my one ceramic did.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 9:00 pm to Ziggy
quote:
Best place to pick these up? Recommended size(s) to purchase?
I got my 7 1/4 qt Dutch oven at the La Creuset Outlet store in Hilton Head. That size usually retails for around $375. I bought one on sale, and was out the door for $202.
When necessary, I clean the bottom with a Mr Clean Eraser.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 9:18 pm to HonoraryCoonass
quote:
I got my 7 1/4 qt Dutch oven at the La Creuset Outlet store in Hilton Head. That size usually retails for around $375. I bought one on sale, and was out the door for $202.
When necessary, I clean the bottom with a Mr Clean Eraser.
Thanks.
I appreciate all the responses.
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