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Funky smell in dutch oven
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yzzi
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I'm not sure what "rancid" is supposed to smell like, but my dutch oven reeked of what smells like gross playdough. So I committed a cast iron felony and have it soaking in soapy water. Hopefully that'll take care of it.
Dunedin, FL
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If you have not used it for awhile, yes it will. You did right. Wash oil cook and when done oil it again before you put it away.
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++Austin, Texas. I'm the guy holding a beer.
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My dutch ovens stink too....Sorry - I couldn't help myself.CC, TX1 Small, 1 Large, BGE Lump... and a lot of love.
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Haha, yeah definitely. I can't believe I didn't even see that one coming.Dunedin, FL
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soap. scrub. rinse. high heat until dried from inside. season.Beaufort, SC
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I soaped, scrubbed, threw in the egg to dry and put a seasoning layer of shortening on it. Will check it out when I go back home. I guess it's a sign I need to use it more often.Dunedin, FL
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The ones you do tonight will :-&sumoconnell said:Don't all dutch ovens smell funky…?
Right there with you. Swmbo always complains of the Dutch oven smell!Steve
Caledon, ON
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I've got a sausage burrito slow cooking since breakfast that'll be nice tonight ;-)Dunedin, FL
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FWIW, the wife came up with the idea of putting a couple of chop sticks between the kettle and lid to allow air circulation during storage. Seems to work for us.A poor widows son.
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I always put a paper towel between the lid and the base to absorb any moisture.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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@yzzi, shortening can spoil, right? I season with oil. I'm asking more than recommending...
Beans in the oven! Watch out world!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++Austin, Texas. I'm the guy holding a beer. -
sumoconnell said:@yzzi, shortening can spoil, right? I season with oil. I'm asking more than recommending... Beans in the oven! Watch out world!
oil can go rancid as well.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
The only way to clean that out without playing with the seasoning is to clean it with lard and salt. Never never never use water and soap.
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Yeah I know I committed a crime, but it looks like it's good now. Scrubbed it down with some white vinegar and put a new layer of seasoning on. And I tried the chop stick spacer.Dunedin, FL
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