How Do You Clean Enameled Cast Iron Pans?
Cast iron cookware has many uses and it lasts for decades; many families are still using great-grandmother’s set. Enameled cast iron and traditional cast iron are not the same. Enameled has all the benefits of traditional, but doesn’t require as much maintenance. Clean enameled cast iron pans before you use them for the first time. Traditional cast iron pans require “seasoning” by rubbing them with grease or oil and baking them in a hot oven for 2 hours. Enameled cast iron pans can simply be washed with hot, soapy water. Rinse well to be sure manufacturing residue is removed from your new cookware. Preheat enameled cast iron pans for 2 to 3 minutes before adding any oil or liquid every time you cook. Preheating the pans before cooking in them preserves the coating and makes it easier to clean. Cook foods on low to medium heat in enameled cast iron pots and pans. Cast iron is extremely thick. It takes a while to heat and is great for cooking stews and soups. It’s also great for frying,
