Can this scrubber be used safely on an enameled cast iron Dutch Oven such as Le Creuset?
485059
I don't know! It didn't last long enough to find out. It disintegrated after two uses. Worthless!
1649538
I have a new one on hand I haven't switched to yet, so I was able to look at the packaging and it doesn't say. The handle is like a hard plastic material, it reminds me of the knobs and handles on my scanpan, le creuset and like, which are all approved for the oven with the lowest maximum temperature of 375 out of the different brands. So it should be, but I haven't tried it.
698687
I use it on the Lodge Cast Iron Wok. I believe its handles are as large as the dutch oven.
905639
Yes. But it will be very hot so have some good oven mitts ready. Be sure it is seasoned properly. The Lodge web page has complete instrutions on the care and use of iron cook ware. and there are plenty of other soures on line that are just as good. I am on my droid or else I would have inluded some links.
798648
It may, I am not for sure. I was very unhappy with the one I purchased as it caused black spots on my stove (it caused a lot of extra cleaning) and it collected slag inside that I had to shake out. I do not recommend this item. Checkout the 8" Heat Tamer/Burner Plate by Nordic Ware, they are awesome and they will handle your dutch oven. I have used my 7 qt enameled dutch over with no problem many times. I found that I need only turn my burner (electric) to #3 and the meal (after initial prep) turns out great.
247685
Yes you can. I have both a cast iron skillet and griddle pan that I use regularly and have had no problems cleaning it with this scrubber.
1255214
Le Creuset is a French company which is why I imagine they call it a French oven-why call it a Dutch oven when it is made in France? It is the same concept, the same thing. These are cast iron, very heavy and well made and will last for generations if well cared for, therefore, worth the money if you are a serious cook. Can be used on any cook surface, gas, electric, even induction, as well as in the oven. No so with some others. Your name is unusual.
1180440
Hi Lynne, Sorry but I do not know and have never tested it either! I suggest you contact Le Creuset.Either way, be careful in your kitchen!PF
1575054
Yes! As with all cast iron, you can easily transfer all Le Creuset from stove to oven to make delicious dishes. I love my collection. Take good care of them and they will last you forever.
888915
I have used other lodge cast iron and it is fine, it gets a little dirty and you may have to reseason after that or after using at a sustained high heat. I have used this pan on the stove at max temperature and the only thing I noticed was that it warped a little because of the temperature difference between the center and the outside of the pan, but it went back to normal when done. Should not be a problem in the oven.
1933753
Yes, it can be. A Dutch oven will most likely be quite a bit heavier and made of cast iron and not glass or ceramic though.
704296
Absolutely. We have used several of our cast iron frying pans AND our cast iron dutch ovens.....no problem at all. The stove is super strong and durable.
1162537
Foil will disrupt the heat flow when cooking directly into foods. Cast iron is a great cooking surface by itself. You CAN wash it, but the best practice is to lightly abrade the surface with a plastic scrubby, maybe a very dilute soap solution, then rinse, dry thoroughly, then coat with mineral oil (won't go rancid), heat to about 200 deg for an hour, cool, store. That's all it takes. A slight food residue after cleaning won't be a problem because heating it just carbonizes it, adding to the protective layer. Keep doing it for a decade, or five, and you'll have an outstanding tool!!
1736218
Don't recall if I answered this or not.....sorry if duplicate....hand wash with warm water and dish soap using scrub spounge. Also Le Creuset makes a cleaning compound "Le Creuset 12-Ounce Enameled Cast-Iron Cleaner" that will remove and stain/discoloration. It works well on enameled stove tops too.
796798
I have this Dutch Oven and a similar Le Creuset. On gas ranges I prefer cast iron. For electric ranges I prefer this one in stainless. I'm buying another because I'm now cooking on electric and I'm no longer seeing them at Marshals. Just the inferior ones with welded on bottoms. Cast iron takes too long to heat on electric.
1739943
I'm sure it would get the "crud" off, but probably badly scratch your shiny stainless steel. They make nylon scrubbers that are very stiff, unlike the usual kitchen sponge/scrubbers. I use these on my good stainless, The Ringer works great on all of my black cast iron.
1340596
It will not scratch th element. If iron cookware and its content is too heavy the element support will sag or break and will touch the oven liner.