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New BGE Dutch Oven??

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
My wife just bought me a new BGE Dutch oven. Do I need to season it at all or just use it? While I'm asking I was also wandering if there is anything that I need to be doing to me Cast iron grate, other than just brushing the gunk off of it after every use. I cleaned it and put a light coat of olive oil on it before its first use as I was told to do on this forum. Just wandering? Thanks in advance for all of your help.
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
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    Dr. Walrod,[p]Cast Iron Grate - no. Dutch oven, if it is not preseasoned, yes.[p]Season by heating to 400° - 500° then oil inside and out, oven & lid.[p]You are ready to go. It will get better with more cooks.[p]You will love it & the food.[p]Kent
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
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    Dr. Walrod,
    ThisHere may help with alot of your questions.[p]happy eggin
    tb

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

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    Grandpas Grub,
    How do I know if it is seasoned or not? It is the dutch oven that comes from the mothership? Thanks for the help.
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  • Grandpas Grub
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    Dr. Walrod,[p]If it does not specifically say preseasoned (even if it does) I would reseason it. That way you know its done.[p]Below Bente sent a link to Byrons Dutch Oven page. I forgot all about the page until I clicked the link.[p]Follow Byrons instruction for seasoning the oven. It is easy. I did mine in the egg but the oven is easy and quick.[p]I am going to post a cabbage soup recipe in a few minutes.[p]You will enjoy the food you cook.[p]Kent[p]
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  • Clay Q
    Clay Q Posts: 4,486
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    <p />Dr. Walrod,
    Spanking new cast iron without manufacturers seasoning looks dark grey and dull. Pre-seasoned looks black and has a slight shine, like in the above picture.[p]You can season cast iron with Crisco shortening in the egg so oil smoke stays outside- not in the house. Turn the pot upside down when seasoning so excess oil can drip out.
    Clay
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  • Pdub
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    Dr. Walrod,
    If its brand new, you might want to wash it with soap and water. Then I have had good luck with firing the egg up to 400 or so and put a light coat of crisco on the cast iron. Put it in the egg for a half hour. Take it out and re-apply onother coat and put it back in for another half hour. Cast iron as a general rule likes oil and heat and dislikes water, soap and acidic foods like tomatoes. This is a good site, www.panman.com
    [ul][li]pan man[/ul]
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