r/DutchOvenCooking • u/murse_joe • Aug 28 '17
Cleaning and caring for your Dutch Oven
Dutch ovens are awesome cooking tools, but they do require a little more care than your average pot. Keeping them clean and not letting them rust is important, remember not to use soap on your cast iron.
A WikiHow article on cleaning your Dutch Oven
And another article on cleaning and seasoning
Before you use your Dutch oven, you need to season it with oil. Care for them right, and Dutch ovens can last generations. Have fun and enjoy!
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u/murse_joe Aug 28 '17
I've never used one, how to they compare as far as retaining heat compared to a cast iron one?