How to cure a clay or enamel pot

Do you have a new clay or enamel pot? Stop! Before you start cooking with it, you need to cure it. Although the procedure is very simple, it is necessary to do it; otherwise, your pot will not work properly. Here’s how to cure a clay pot: Step 1 Soak the clay pot in a bucket of water for two hours. Step 2 Remove the pot from the bucket and dry it well. Step 3 With a paper soaked in olive oil, rub all the unglazed parts of the pot. Before doing this, you can rub a clove of garlic over the same surface. Step 4 Fill the pot three-quarters full with water and cover it. Step 5 The last step can be done in two ways: in the oven or on the stove. If you decide to do it in the oven, place your pot inside and raise the temperature to 107° C. Leave the pot there for two to three hours. Turn off the oven and leave the pot inside until it is completely cool. If you don't have an oven (or you feel lazy to turn it on), you can also cure the clay pot on the stove. Place the pot on a burner over low heat. Use a heat diffuser to prevent the flame from being in direct contact with the pot. Simmer the water for two hours. Occasionally check that the water doesn't evaporate completely. Now, if your pot is made of vitrified steel (or enamel, as we commonly know it), the curing process is a little different. Here are the steps to cure an enamel pot: Step 1 Make sure to remove all stickers or adhesives from the pot. Use alcohol to remove any leftover glue. Step 2 Wash the pot with soap and water using a soft sponge. Step 3 Fill the pot three-quarters full with water and boil for half an hour. Step 4 Discard the water and dry the pot well. Step 5 Cover the bottom of the pot with oil and heat it over low for a few minutes. Step 6 Wash again with soap and water. Don’t forget to dry your enamel pot well to avoid water spots. Cure your pots and break them in with these delicious recipes: Easy and Quick Mole de Olla Casserole Tamale Shrimp Broth with Tequila Creamy Rajas   Sources: Bramcookware.com Hunker.com E-magefesa.com