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In reply to the discussion: What kind of Dutch oven should I buy? [View all]Fortinbras Armstrong
(4,473 posts)35. Actually, once cast iron is seasoned, you most certainly can use soap and water on it
Just make sure to dry it very thoroughly. I use a towel, then put it on the stove and heat it so as do drive off the water. Since it's now hot, add a bit of oil and wipe it around then out to reinforce the seasoning.
Incidentally, I am speaking of real cast iron -- a Griswold number 8 Dutch oven and a Griswold number 8 skillet. I also own a small Le Creuset Dutch oven and a Le Creuset skillet, which I got as wedding presents in 1973 and are still going strong.
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Actually, once cast iron is seasoned, you most certainly can use soap and water on it
Fortinbras Armstrong
May 2020
#35
I'll check out the Cuisinart. My stainless steel cookware is all Cuisinart and I like it a lot.
Vinca
May 2020
#27
Cast Iron for sure. My son just used my money for bday gift. He loves it. Says 3 or 4 time week
LizBeth
May 2020
#18
Aldi's has a great coated cast iron dutch oven that I've used to make bread for some time, They
napi21
May 2020
#36