We were gifted a Le Creuset enameled cast iron dutch oven....and I'm trying to figure out how to use it. It came with these little black tab things that go over the sides...I'm assuming this is to protect the body of the pot from the lid? Is that what they're for? Or are they for ventilation? Are we supposed to leave those on when we're cooking, or take them off?
We weren't given directions or anything, and I didn't find mention of the rubber things on the Le Creuset website!
Any ideas on the black rubber thingys?
Thanks!!!!
Ginbug
Oooh! You're lucky! We have a Le Creuset and love it! They are awesome! The rubber thingies were just packaging, you can toss them.
As for how to use the pot...you use it like any dutch oven. You can use it on the stovetop to make soups, stocks, chili, etc. You can use it in the oven to braise and roast meats.
I've had my Le Creuset for 30 years and they're still going strong. My favorite pots for beef stew, swiss steak, and chicken and dumplings.
Ummm that just made me hungry. I think I'll go start supper.
i love love love my dutch oven. i brown meat in it, make soups and stew in it, roast chickens in it, make stocks and broths in it, and also bake roasts and other cuts in it...they are excellent to own!!!!!!!!!!! the cast iron allows the pot to heat slowly but evenly, which is perfect for so many things. the lid fits tightly around the top, creating an "oven", thus the name!
I love mine! Great for baking some no knead bread!
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