What is the best way to clean a Dutch Oven?
NEVER USE A WIRE BRUSH OR SOAP to clean out a Dutch Oven. Both will remove the baked on finish and cause the pot to rust in just a few days. If you damage the finish, another seasoning is required before the rust gets too bad! • Using plastic utensils or scrubbers, scrape out as much leftover food as possible, assuming any remains! Lining the pot with foil before cooking, speeds up this step. • Food stuck on the sides of the pot can be burnt off by leaving some hot coals under the pot after the initial scraping. A better method is to heat some clean water in the pot until the water is almost boiling. Be sure to add hot water, not cold, as cold water will crack a hot oven. After the water is hot, use a plastic scrubber or sponge to scrape off stubborn pieces of food. Remember NO SOAP! • After all traces of food have been removed, rinse with clean warm water (not cold, it will crack your oven) to wash off soot and whatever else remains. • Allow the oven to air dry! This step can be sped
