Handwashing is recommended to preserve the enamel finish. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or metal tools. Address stubborn stains and odors naturally. “Cleaning the enameled cast iron can help prevent it ...

Dear Heloise: I occasionally have scorched food stuck in the bottom of a pan. Instead of trying to scrub away this brown stuck-on food, I put a little water mixed with dishwasher detergent in the pan.

Certainly, there are some food items and recipes you want to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all ...