Posted by Sean on Jul 18, 2016
Acustomer recently pokedhis head into the dishroom at our Lincoln Square location. He wanted to know whether or not Le Creuset cookware was difficult to clean and whether it was worth the investment. After a quick demonstration, it was clear how simple it is to care for Le Creuset! Le Creuset pots and braisers might seem like a daunting investment to the home cook, but there are many reasons that these cast iron pans belong in anyone’s kitchen, whether you cook twice a week or consider yourself an amateur chef. Here are just a few: 1.Give it a little soak. Be careful to make sure that your hot pan doesn’t go into freezing cold water, as this can cause damage to the enamel. Other than that, you’re good to go. Let it soak for a while in some soapy dishwater: the time will depend on how dirty your pan is. 2.Scrape off any food with a scouring pad. I like to do this step first, rather than taking a sponge to it, because it really knocks off most of the really difficult mess. Again, the enamel coating is smooth, so the stuck-on bits will come off pretty easily. With metal scouring pads, always be very careful not to put too much pressure on the surface you’re trying to clean, or you’ll scratch it. 3.Go over the pan with a soapy sponge. Since you’ve already removed most of the food mess, this step is mostly about cutting any grease left on the pan, and removing anything that’s left after the scouring. Make sure to soap down the outside of the pan too, checking to make sure that you’ve got every last bit of food. 4.Dry it. At The Chopping Block, we air dry our dishes, but at home, Le Creuset recommends taking a clean, dry rag to the pan before you put it away for storage. That’s it! Now that you know just how easy these pans are to clean, and how long they’re going to last, hopefully you feel a little less intimidated by Le Creuset cookware. Come in and check out our selection this month while it's all 20% off, or take a cooking class and try it out yourself to see how it works for you.
Topics: Le Creuset, clean, clean up, cookware