Dutch Oven - Facts

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   Never allow cast iron to sit in water or allow water to stand in it. It will rust despite a good coating.
Never
use soap on cast iron. The soap will get into the pores of the metal
and won't come out very easy, but will return to taint your next meal.
If soap is used accidentally, the oven should be re-seasoned, including
removal of the present coating.
Do not place an empty
cast iron pan or oven over a hot fire. Aluminum and many other metals
can tolerate it better but cast iron will crack or warp, ruining the
metal.
Do not get in a hurry to heat cast iron, you will end up with burnt food or a damaged oven or pan.
Never put cold liquid into a very hot cast iron pan or oven. They will crack on the spot!

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	Never allow cast iron to sit in water or allow water to stand in it. It will rust despite a good coating. Never use soap on cast iron. The soap will get into the pores of the metal and won't come out very easy, but will return to taint your next meal. If soap is used accidentally, the oven should be re-seasoned, including removal of the present coating. Do not place an empty cast iron pan or oven over a hot fire. Aluminum and many other metals can tolerate it better but cast iron will crack or warp, ruining the metal. Do not get in a hurry to heat cast iron, you will end up with burnt food or a damaged oven or pan. Never put cold liquid into a very hot cast iron pan or oven. They will crack on the spot!