Dutch ovens

[jd]

Just wanted to know with a dutch oven, if you can use tomatoes in it for when you want to make chile or will it create a problem? thanks

[WNC]

I think it should be okay, I know that acidic foods will do a number on your seasoning, but I still do stuff like that in my skillets

[jd]

@WNC  thank you

[Hell Fire Grill]

Do short cooks only with tomatoes. Iv had spaghetti sauce fark up the seasoning on mine, still ate the sauce though.

Rinse, brush & reheat ASAP. 

[jd]

@Hell Fire Grill thank you

[addicted-to-smoke]

A new preseasoned Lodge won't survive a tomato sauce. You'll soon see rust. Only a well-seasoned (or re-seasoned ...) DO works here. But if you keep hitting it with other foods soon after you'll be OK.

Without a super-good seasoning, frequent usage is by far your best friend.

[LightningBoldtz]

That's why I bought an enameled cast iron pot from lodge.  No worries about sauces.

[Old Dave]

A lot of folks keep some foil liners around for a cook that might be hard on the seasoning in their Dutch ovens. They work quite well. See Campliner Dutch Oven Inserts.

[addicted-to-smoke]

That's why I bought an enameled cast iron pot from lodge.  No worries about sauces.

Yes, but aren't those types a no-no on the grill (the presumed usage here)?

[jd]

thanks everyone for the advice , I appreciate it

[Metal Mike]

Acidic?
I use a vinegar solution to clean mine...
Dry it, heat it & I've seasoned repeatedly with Coconut oil (with Much Success)
I also store all my CI with layers of Newspaper between 'em

[jd]

@Metal Mike  thanks,  and that looks really good

[Josh G]

That does look good!

[Metal Mike]

Thanks

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/bbq-food-pics/leftover-2-chili/msg119397/#msg119397

I'll probably be doing it again soon (w/ mothers day surplus)

[jamesnomore]

That's why I bought an enameled cast iron pot from lodge.  No worries about sauces.

Yes, but aren't those types a no-no on the grill (the presumed usage here)?

I wrap foil around the bottom of my enameled DO when I do drip beans and have never had trouble. I use a Le Creuset DO. I wouldn't be afraid of putting it anywhere in the grill, it's nuclear.