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Dutch Oven
Use & Care

Freshly baked sourdough bread in a blue enameled Dutch oven on marble countertop
Get the Best Out of Your Dutch Oven + Grill Pan
Care for a lifetime of use

We designed our enameled cast iron to last a lifetime. While the enamel system is very durable, and can tolerate almost anything in the kitchen, we have a few suggestions that’ll keep your cookware working great for even longer.
Homemade beef chili in a red Dutch oven with lime, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and a cold beer
Cooking With Your Dutch Oven
  • Compatible with all types of stovetops and oven-safe up to 500ºF
  • Preheat on stovetop gradually, using a low or medium burner.
  • Do not slide on glass cooktops — lift and place it down vertically.
  • Do not use in microwave.

Use high heat sparingly like when boiling water or reducing a sauce. Because cast iron retains heat so well, a low or medium flame will keep it hot enough to sear or sauté.

All utensils are safe, but we suggest using silicone, wood, or nylon to keep your enamel looking like new.

When browning foods like chicken or scallops, they will naturally release from the bottom when they’re done searing. Be patient!
Grilling bread slices on cast iron grill pan over gas stovetop
Cooking With Your Grill Pan
  • Compatible with all types of stovetops and oven-safe up to 500ºF.
  • Do not add oil to your pan until just before cooking, when it is already fully preheated.

We recommend you preheat your grill pan before placing ingredients in it. For best results, preheat gradually over a low or medium heat.

Creating grill marks: For visible grill marks, make sure your pan is fully preheated to a medium-high heat before adding food.
Hands scrubbing blue Dutch oven with soapy water in kitchen sink
Cleaning Your Dutch Oven + Grill Pan
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before cleaning.
  • Scrub using only non-metallic scrubbers and brushes.
  • Do not use cold water on a hot dutch oven.
  • Do not use steel wool.

Important!

Red Dutch Ovens + Grill Pans will change color in the oven

This is totally normal. The red enamel will turn a more brown-orange shade when baked in the oven. The color will return to its original red as the cookware cools to room temperature.
Coated Rim

You may notice that the rim of the dutch oven’s bowl looks like raw cast iron. Don’t worry — this strip has a clear coating that will protect the iron underneath from corroding.