{"id":892,"date":"2022-05-21T07:42:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T11:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/?p=892"},"modified":"2023-03-06T20:16:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T01:16:31","slug":"can-you-boil-water-in-a-dutch-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/can-you-boil-water-in-a-dutch-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Boil Water in a Dutch Oven?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cast iron cookware is hundreds of years old. Considering that, people should be pretty familiar with them. But you may be confused about cast iron pans and have no idea what they can and cannot cook in it. Especially a cast iron dutch oven. The big question you’re probably wondering is can you boil water in a dutch oven?<\/span><\/p>\n

The short answer is, yes. You can boil water, soups, and almost all kinds of pasta in both seasoned and enameled Dutch ovens. But you should be a little careful while doing so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out more about cooking in a Dutch oven. But first, it’s worth finding out if you have a seasoned or enameled cast iron dutch oven<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Boil Water in a Dutch Oven Safely?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As mentioned earlier, it is possible to boil water in Dutch ovens. To ensure their longevity and your safety, you\u2019ll need to ensure some things depending on the kind of dutch oven you have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at each type of Dutch oven individually to understand what precautions you should take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boiling Water in a Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Traditional seasoned cast iron dutch ovens are made of a thick layer of iron. The seasoning ensures that food doesn\u2019t stick to the cooker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

But when you boil water for long periods in a seasoned dutch oven, the seasoning is at risk of coming off. This can later make it difficult for you to cook other dishes in your Dutch oven. To avoid the seasoning from stripping off, you should boil water in seasoned Dutch ovens occasionally and for short periods of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, after boiling water, take it out of the pan immediately and wipe your dutch oven dry before storing. Any remaining moisture could cause your pan to rust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the seasoning comes off just after one use, simply <\/span>re-season your cast-iron cooker<\/span> and you\u2019ll be good to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n