Why does the inside stain from tomato sauce or browning meat?
249919
I use mine twice a week and there is a slight amount of discoloration, not enough for me to worry about. Any discoloration is merely cosmetic. Mine is the most used pot in the kitchen--love it.
249920
I'm surprised to hear yours stains. We've cooked everything in ours and it has absolutely no staining or apparent wear. Maybe you got a defective item?
249921
I also haven't had a problem. I've had mine nearly 6 months and it looks practically brand new inside and out. I did have a little discoloration after a few dishes I've prepared. To remedy that, I poured a little baking soda right onto a (not-too-wet) normal sponge, and it scrubbed right out. The baking soda acts as an exfoliant (as well as of course, an odor-removing deodorizer) and provides a nice, soft scrubbing action. rinse it all away. Hand dry.
249922
I've had kitchen utensils stain from tomato sauce before. Cleaning with soaps won't get rid of the stains. I just leave them out in bright sunlight and the sun fades the stains away. Try that.
249923
Mine is great. I use it all winter on my 1920 Glenwood cookstove to slow cook and braise. Thus far I've had no probs with staining but I don't think it's much to worry about at any rate. I use Bar Keepers friend to clean any stubborn enamel. It works great and does not scratch. It's an old product made from rhubarb.
470665
No--not when I made chili. It had a very big tomato base, and the porcelain did not stain, at all. At little browning, perhaps, like Maryann, but no staining. Steve B.
2166072
i had a pea size sauce stain, it came out with damp water and soap easily. they are beautiful and comfortable, i also scotch guard them that was after my stain incident. Also it is not gray, its more light sky blue sort of.
470664
Maryann, Made a stew that had some tomato in it but just a small amount. No staining from that. I baked a bread in it at 425 degrees and had some very faint browning in the enamel but not much.
2198642
I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
1931191
I don't find that a problem. I do line the pan with aluminum foil when I'm cooking with something like bbq sauce that might be especially messy and hard to remove but have not had a problem otherwise with liquids staining the pans.
916719
I use regular cooking spray from the grocery store. Any spray will cause some discoloration.
222480
My interior of my Le Creuset is also cream and it is fine. I made all day cooking meat pasta sauce and other tomato based stews and no stain what so ever.
466371
It's normal for stains to develop on the clay pot. I always use a brush and water only to clean mine and I don't worry about any colorations on the pot. I have used mine a lot and it doesn't seem to affect the functioning of it. I always soak mine in water for about 15-30 minutes before actually placing it in the cool oven for cooking, however.
683174
I think the residue is metal from the top of the tube. I have used the beef flavor for quite awhile and the tubes always get this residue.
1034265
The only mess I've ever had was very minor. And was some condensation containing a small amount of meat juices on the bottom. It wipes off easily. Everything else is contained on the inside and I wipe that down after cooking.
186978
Really like it, unlike the stainless steel pans i have gotten. They stain inside. Looks bad. Love the pan, hate that it does that.
1622362
I haven't had a problem with staining but haven't used it to store or cook anything with tomato in it. It washed great in the dishwasher!
917612
yes I have done some food works great I like it because it does not stain hope this help you out
2155962
Peter, First off, I don't microwave in plastic containers, so I can't answer that one. However, I haven't had problems with staining from storage of tomato-based foods. Hint: when my plastic containers have stained, I have 'bleached' out the stains by setting the containers out in the sun. Back to the Rubbermaid Easy Find ..., they are the best food storage containers I have used, especially for freezer storage. Just don't drop them when they are frozen.
466375
I have cooked in mine several times and I have dark stains. I think it may be normal
190480
Inside or outside of the pan? I've used FARBERWARE Cookware for many years and never had a problem as described. I scrub my stubborn stains with Barkeepers Friend, works every time!