I tend to cook a lot of one-pot meals, and I love using my enameled cast-iron Dutch oven as it’s super-sized and versatile — I can move it straight from my cooktop into my oven. But, because I use it most days, it does come up against a fair few messy overspills and scorch marks.
However, as I value the aesthetic of my cast-iron cookware, I leave my Dutch oven on my countertop. So, to keep it looking its best, I need to ensure it is thoroughly cleaned to maintain its brand-new appearance.
