How do I Cook With a Cast Iron Enamel Frying Pan in an Oven?

Cook with an enameled cast iron frying pan in the oven.

Many cooks appreciate the versatility and durable nature of cast iron cookware. Newer innovations in cast iron cookware give even more options for the cook who prefers cast iron. With enameled cast iron, you not only get the rugged durability of cast iron, but you also have the beauty of an enameled outer surface. Use an enameled cast iron frying pan in the oven to prepare delicious baked foods.

Things You'll Need

• Dishwashing soap
• Dishcloth
• Cooking oil or melted butter
• Trivet or hot pad

Instructions

1. Wash the frying pan by hand with dishwashing soap and a dishcloth before using it for the first time.

2. Set the oven temperature according to the design of your enameled cast iron frying pan. As long as your frying pan has either stainless steel or cast-iron knobs and handles, you can place it in the oven at any temperature. If your frying pan has knobs or handles made of other materials, keep the oven temperature at 375 F or lower. Do not place frying pans with wooden handles in the oven.

3. Fill the frying pan with the foods you want to bake. Make sure the foods have some sort of liquid to prevent dry cooking. Use either cooking oil or melted butter to cover the bottom of the pan and then add the other ingredients.

4. Place the frying pan in the oven and bake the food for the time recommended in the recipe. Remove the frying pan from the oven after the food finishes baking. Place the hot frying pan onto a trivet or hot pad and serve the food immediately.

References

• Le Creuset: Cast Iron