You asked: How do you clean an enameled cast iron grill pan?

How do you remove stains from enameled cast iron?

Fill your dutch oven with water and bring it to a boil. Then add a few big spoonfuls of baking soda (add them slowly as the baking soda will bubble up and foam). Let the mixture simmer on the stove as you use a wooden spoon to scrape up the blackened, burnt-on stains.

Can you soak enameled cast iron?

A sturdy enameled cast iron pot should last a lifetime — even if it gets a bit roughed up from your culinary adventures. Soak, Soak Baby — with Baking Soda: StacyG suggests soaking the pot overnight with baking soda and hot water. The next morning, scrub it with a dish brush and repeat the process if needed.

Will baking soda Clean Le Creuset?

As for cleaners, our Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware Cleaner will help keep your Dutch oven looking great, and is ideal for removing metal marks caused by metal tools. Bar Keeper’s Friend, or a paste of baking soda and water, also comes in handy for cleaning tough stains, oil residue and marks on your Dutch oven as well.

Can you use steel wool on Le Creuset?

Wipe down the Le Creuset cookware with a soft sponge. Do not use harsh abrasive pads like steel wool. You should wash your pot, kettles, and pans after using them every time. Nylon or soft abrasive pads can be used to get off stubborn food particles that won’t wash away with a traditional sponge.

What can you not cook in enameled cast iron?

Enameled cast iron is doesn’t leach.



While I use my regular cast iron skillet for many different foods, I avoid using it for acidic foods like chili and tomato sauces as acidic foods can potentially damage cast iron’s seasoning and potentially leach iron and other metals into the food I prepare.

Can I use steel wool on enameled cast iron?

If you have an enameled cast iron Dutch oven, you know not to use metal utensils to stir, steel wool to clean, or abrasive cleaners.

Which is better cast iron or enameled cast iron?

You can cook almost anything in regular cast iron. However, for overly acidic foods like tomato sauce, the enameled version could be the better option. If you go on camping trips leave your expensive enameled pans behind. Cast iron great for cooking fajitas, cooking breakfast and searing that perfect steak.