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Dutch Oven

There's my cast iron Dutch oven pot, Sitting on the counter, still dirty. Word is, "Don't wash", or it will rust rot. Old fat increases its purity.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/7/2024 7:21:00 AM

Aha, another person who uses cast iron cookware. We love using ours and have numerous Ferrous fying pans in our home. They last a long time! They're just heavy, which probably allowed people to ease want to try something aluminum based unfortunately. However, it's nice to use cookware that has been used for a long time.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/7/2024 7:50:00 AM

It seems to give the best flavor when used on a gas stove. Thank you for commenting.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/5/2024 10:49:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this "Dutch Oven" write. So True, No Water.... I wish you would write more. Have a blessed day..............

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/5/2024 4:36:00 PM

Dutch ovens are great to use for cooking. I hope you have one.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/9/2023 5:46:00 PM

You heard right, Hilda, wipe it out, but don't wash it. Thanks for the info on cast iron Pots, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/10/2023 8:55:00 PM

I'll keep it in mind. Thank you for reading.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/26/2023 6:49:00 PM

Sounds like a 'chemistry experiment before its time.' Perhaps that's because I know zero about chemistry. ~ Just sayin'

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/26/2023 7:06:00 PM

Cast iron was popular with early pioneers. It's sturdy cookware. Thanks for reading.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/26/2023 11:19:00 AM

i have heard this about cast iron pots, but don't have much experience with them. nicely done, hilda!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/26/2023 1:27:00 PM

Thank you. I used the Dutch oven pot for my turkey roll on Thanksgiving. I cooked just for myself this year bur I look forward to future sandwiches.

Ink Empress

Date: 11/26/2023 9:16:00 AM

This is interesting and thought provoking, maybe because i have little knowledge about pots and ovens. Love reading how you present your thoughts on various subjects always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/26/2023 1:24:00 PM

Thank you. I guess I'm homespun. Lol.

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/26/2023 6:17:00 AM

I still use a cast iron skillet. When it gets real bad, I simply burn it in an open fire. Cleans it right up. A fun one, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/26/2023 6:45:00 AM

Thank you for the suggestion. I use the Dutch oven to cook my turkey on Thanksgiving.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/25/2023 4:26:00 PM

I was surprised to learn, years ago, that you're not supposed to wash cast iron. But rinsing is the recommended way. I enjoyed your poem, Hilda. Blessings.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2023 4:48:00 PM

Thank you for your input. I do wash it right before I use it again. It's never long without grease.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/25/2023 3:31:00 PM

reminds me of my mother's cast iron skillet and cornbread stick pans. She never washed them...only rinsed. She called it 'aging.' Nicely done! have a splendid weekend, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2023 3:45:00 PM

Thank you. I learned to cook with cast iron from my late husband. The Dutch oven is Utah's state pot.