Scott Peterson wrote: >> I used my favorite Le Creuset pot. When I was finished, I gave it a >> normal washing, nothing special. After it dried, I could still smell >> that fatali/hab aroma in it, and I wondered how much heat was >> lingering with that aroma. > I assume this is an uncoated pot. If so, you need to remember that iron > is porous and it will retain stuff for a while. If that's a problem, > reseason it as you would a frying pan. Well seasoned cast iron (like my Dutch Oven and 10" skillet) is nearly non-stick and not porous at all - although that coating is organic and not ceramic or chemical. Le Creuset is enameled cast iron. Except the ones that are Teflon. (yes, I KNOW it's blasphemy). -- ENJOY!!! -------- UNCLE DIRTY DAVE'S KITCHEN -- Home of Yaaaaa Hooooo Aaahhh!!! HOT SAUCE and Hardin Cider "Who does not love beer, wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long." --Carl Worner