In this Dutch oven, that is a thing of the past. This is oven-safe up to 220°C/500°F. When you are done cooking and need to store leftovers, you can pop it into the fridge for a couple of days. And yes, your beans will stay fresh!
The Enameled Cast Iron surface is non-porous and is suitable to use for storing raw or cooked food in the refrigerator or freezer.
Technically, cast iron can go in the fridge and the freezer. However, it is not recommended for long periods for a variety of reasons.
The conductive properties in cast iron work both ways. If you put it in the freezer or fridge, the Dutch oven will retain the cold, so it can be a good option for, say, pasta salads and desserts, too. And feel free to put it right into the fridge once it has cooled if you need to store whatever you've just cooked.
Once clean, immediately dry your Le Creuset or Staub thoroughly and store in a clean, dry space away from any extra steam or moisture. For Staub's matte black enamel, a (very) light oiling before storing can help maintain the natural patina of the cooking surface.
Why Is Staub So Expensive? Handmade in northeastern France, each Staub Dutch oven undergoes a lengthy, multi-step process with a variety of quality-control checks along the way. (Fun fact: Le Creuset's cast iron Dutch ovens are also made in France!)
In this Dutch oven, that is a thing of the past. This is oven-safe up to 220°C/500°F. When you are done cooking and need to store leftovers, you can pop it into the fridge for a couple of days. And yes, your beans will stay fresh!
While Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron is dishwasher-safe, we do recommend hand washing to keep the finish beautiful. Over time, constant dishwashing may lead to some dulling of the enamel finish, but it's important to note that this will not hinder the cooking performance.
Rapidly changing the temperature of your dutch oven can cause it to crack. It is not recommended to put a cold dutch oven in a hot oven. However, you can put it in the oven as it preheats. The oven and the dutch oven can heat up together, slowly.
Pans made of cast iron and carbon steel may rust if they are exposed to moisture in the refrigerator. This will not only compromise its appearance but also shorten its lifespan and decrease its effectiveness. The damage is permanent once the surface has been eroded.
Your product is now ready for use! Your STAUB cast iron product can be used with the following heat sources: ovens, electric, gas, radiant, induction and halogen.
Just like with traditional cast iron cookware, you should replace enameled cast iron cookware if any cracks appear. Enameled cookware is more likely to crack than traditional enamel from sudden temperature changes.
Terms of Guarantee for Staub products
"We support our enamelled cast-iron products with a limited lifetime warranty from the date of purchase for any manufacturing or material defects, provided the enamelled cast-iron product is used in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided with the product.
Le Creuset Dutch ovens are safe for the oven. They are certified safe to withstand heat up to 500 degrees. They are also microwave, freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher and oven and broiler safe.
One of the best things about cast iron is that it can go from stovetop to tabletop to fridge.
All STAUB ceramic products are versatile and can be used for freezing and in the oven.
In June 2008, Staub was acquired by Zwilling J. A. Henckels, but it remains and has continued to operate as an independent brand.
Both Staub and Le Creuset come from France.
For more than half a century, French cookware brand Staub has been the choice of top chefs battling it out for dominance in the culinary world.
No, Staub's cast iron cookware is still made in France. While some of the brand's ceramic pieces are made in China, Staub's cast iron cookware is made in Merville, in the north of France, using traditional techniques with state-of-the-art technology.