All about Le Creuset and cast iron cooking

[jtoh]

Chenonceau:

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

Should you do this for grill pans too?

[dasalo]

Chenonceau:

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

You don't wash the LC pot with soap? How to \"tahan\"? I do get the rust issue on the rim of the pot. Btw, how to get rid of discolouration on the enamel inside the pot?

[dasalo]

schweppes:

I got my LC during the Isetan promo. Really worth it. It was 50% discount + additional 10% for members during their 1 day members' special. I remembered doing my \"field work\" early this year - walking around Isetan, Tangs and Taka and with Isetan's 1 day members special, it had the best bargains available at that time.

Worth checking it out.

Do watch out for the cut out coupon sales at Isetan for LC. You might see a 60-70% off. I got my 18cm saucepan at $99 and 25cm french oven at $189.
I'm still very tempted to get another bigger pot but I always use this % discount to sway me away as there is no end to my wants of LC pots. I think it is ok to stop at 2 :boogie:

LC not suitable for dishwasher.

[Chenonceau]

jtoh:

Chenonceau:

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

Should you do this for grill pans too?

I do this for all my cast iron cookware... of which I have 2 - the cast iron wok and the LC. I know it sounds icky never to wash with soap, but I reckon it's ok 'cos these pots go through high heat to cook food. They get sterilised at every use... and I don't have a rust problem as long as the patina of oil coats every part of the cookware.

[dasalo]

Chenonceau:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Chenonceau\"]

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

Should you do this for grill pans too?

I do this for all my cast iron cookware... of which I have 2 - the cast iron wok and the LC. I know it sounds icky never to wash with soap, but I reckon it's ok 'cos these pots go through high heat to cook food. They get sterilised at every use... and I don't have a rust problem as long as the patina of oil coats every part of the cookware.[/quote]Agree, that's what my mum used to do to her cast iron wok.

[hsm]

Chenonceau:

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

is it just do it for 1st time? after that, it will be always be non-stick?

Thanks.

[schweppes]

dasalo:

Do watch out for the cut out coupon sales at Isetan for LC. You might see a 60-70% off. I got my 18cm saucepan at $99 and 25cm french oven at $189.
I'm still very tempted to get another bigger pot but I always use this % discount to sway me away as there is no end to my wants of LC pots. I think it is ok to stop at 2 :boogie:

:slapshead: :slapshead: adoi!! how come I miss out on this good bargain, even tho I am an Isetan card member. :roll:

If u come across any similar lobang from Istean, let me know okie? :please:

dasalo:

LC not suitable for dishwasher.

i got human dishwasher to do all the washing up - my dh :evil: :imcool:

[jtoh]

Chenonceau:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Chenonceau\"]

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

Should you do this for grill pans too?

I do this for all my cast iron cookware... of which I have 2 - the cast iron wok and the LC. I know it sounds icky never to wash with soap, but I reckon it's ok 'cos these pots go through high heat to cook food. They get sterilised at every use... and I don't have a rust problem as long as the patina of oil coats every part of the cookware.[/quote]Thanks Chenonceau. So how do you wash it after cooking? Just rinse with water?

[Chenonceau]

hsm:

Chenonceau:

Did you oil the pan first? You pour a lot of oil on it, then you heat it up... and cool it down and heat it up and cool it down. This will leave a patina of oil. Try not to wash with soap to get rid of this patina. It is what makes it non-stick and also protects it from rust.

is it just do it for 1st time? after that, it will be always be non-stick?

Thanks.

As long as the patina is robust, then it will be non-stick. If there is sticking, you can put a bowl of water and switch on some gentle heat, then use a wooden spatula to gently remove the debris.

[Chenonceau]

jtoh:

Thanks Chenonceau. So how do you wash it after cooking? Just rinse with water?

Yup... the LC has an enamel coating that I dun wanna scratch so I use a soft sponge. I actually use a metal scrub on the wok which is solid cast iron.