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dpgllg
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Jul 25, 2020

Cleaning a Dutch Oven after use

Hello!

When I use my Dutch oven with charcoal the outside of the oven is covered in soot. I clean the inside by just wiping it out with a towel.

I try wiping the outside but it really doesn't remove the soot. How do you clean the outside?

Thanks!

Dave
  • I'm curious to what others will have to say about it, but if it was me, I'd find a cardboard box that fits the oven and store it without bothering to get the soot off.
  • I have been using iron pots for 40 years. First you knock the dust off. You can rinse it with water if you want, as long as you dry it off immediately. Will not hurt a thing.