Cast Iron Pot ??

[Joan S.]

Hi, I have a large cast iron pot that I LOVE to cook in!! The problem is it has stains that do not come out with washing?? I have used red wine when doing a slow cooked meat in this pot. Does anyone have a solution for removing stains from this type of pot?? I figure this is BUDGET related because my only solution would be to buy a new pot!! Thanks, Joan

 

[sallysue66]

have you tried Barkeepers Friend?

 

[tinachris]

If so...you might want to try putting a mixture of white vinagar and hot tap water. I do this for my dishes that get various stains...works almost every time. Good Luck!

 

[Joan S.]

have you tried Barkeepers Friend?

No, I have HEARD of this but never used it. Where would I purchase it?? Thanks, Joan

 

[MickQuinn]

I had a similar problem with a detergent smell/taste getting into my cast iron skillet. I followed advice I got here on the DIs and used a kosher salt scrub along with a can of coke. It worked great, although I did have to reseason the pan... but it is just like new!!!!

 

[Joan S.]

If so...you might want to try putting a mixture of white vinagar and hot tap water. I do this for my dishes that get various stains...works almost every time. Good Luck!

I will give this a try!! Thanks, Joan

 

[Rosiekins]

Never EVER put something like Barkeepers friend in your cast iron or you will need a new one! Use Kosher salt and a little water, Though the coke sounds interesting! You could try baking soda though. I am not sure what you mean about staining, Mine are now totally black and I worked hard to get them that nice and seasoned. They are supposed to be black so I am not really understanding how they stain.

 

[SandrA9810]

I thought that was the whole point of having a cast iron, that it would collect the flavors of everything you cooked...??

I would love to have one, but I don't have a need for it big enough to warrent the purchase.

 

[Joan S.]

I had a similar problem with a detergent smell/taste getting into my cast iron skillet. I followed advice I got here on the DIs and used a kosher salt scrub along with a can of coke. It worked great, although I did have to reseason the pan... but it is just like new!!!!

What I have is a CAST IRON POT or Dutch Oven. The inside is enamel and required no seasoning. Joan

 

[disneymarie]

I thought that was the whole point of having a cast iron, that it would collect the flavors of everything you cooked...??

I would love to have one, but I don't have a need for it big enough to warrent the purchase.

Dh got me a set for Christmas and I use them nonstop. It was in a wooden crate at one of the hardware garden center chains, something like TSI tractor supply?
Not costly and included 2 fry pans, dutch oven, pot, and griddle. In the one fry pan I have three laterial lines that are lighter then the pan. I think the last bacon I fried was sticking. I used Kosher salt, and rinsed and put in the oves with oil rub just in case.....I was afraid of rusting using the salt.

I have made tons of dry beans and cassaroles, the clean up I use paper towels, then a wet microfiber cloth with a bit of dawn to get the gravey crud out. rinse, wipe with oil and in the oven until dry.
I do not have it seasoned enough for eggs, I am using my Tfal still. Although the egg rubs out the pieces, it is sticking to try and get it out in one slide.

 

[littlele]

What I have is a CAST IRON POT or Dutch Oven. The inside is enamel and required no seasoning. Joan

This is why it is a confusing thread, people are talking about two different things here. Cast iron vs. enamel cast iron. You may want to try and decipher which they are talking about when taking advice.

If we're talking enamel like Le Creuset, I was told by Williams Sonoma that they will have some discoloration over time, to be expected. That being said, at the LC outlet, they sell a special cleaner that I have yet to use on my dutch oven since it has yet to discolor, even when cooking with wine, etc. But you may want to seek it out if you're not having any luck, or check their website for info.