Abstract: Enamel pots are fashionable and beautiful, and are very popular among people. The newly purchased enamel pot needs to be boiled before using it for the first time, so that the pot is non-stick and can be used for a long time. So how to boil the enamel pot? First, you need to clean the pot with dish soap, then evaporate the water in the pot, coat it with lard or vegetable oil, heat it on low heat to dry, and then clean it. After opening the pot, you also need to pay attention to the maintenance of the enamel pot during use. Let’s learn about the maintenance knowledge of the enamel cast iron pot. 1. How to open the enamel pot

1. Open the enamel pot lid and add a small amount of tap water.

2. Pour a few drops of neutral dish soap, wipe the inside and outside of the pot with a soft sponge, and gently wipe off the stains on the surface of the pot.

3. Clean the enamel pot quickly.

4. Place the pot on the gas stove, turn on high heat, then turn on low heat, and slowly dry the pot.

5. Wait until the water in the pot disappears completely, continue to heat over low heat, and pour in a spoonful of lard (vegetable oil can also be used if there is no lard).

6. Use lard to carefully smear the black part of the pot without missing anything.

7. Turn on low heat throughout and apply carefully for 2 minutes. If there is still excess lard, continue to apply it 2 more times.

8. Finally, pour out the excess lard in the pot.

9. Add some warm water to the enamel pot, and then rinse the pot clean.

10. Continue to dry the water in the pot over low heat, and the enamel pot is ready!

2. Maintenance methods for enamel cast iron pots

1. When using an enamel pot on a gas stove, do not let the flame exceed the bottom of the pot. Because the cast iron material of the pot body has extremely strong heat storage efficiency, ideal cooking results can be achieved without high fire when cooking. Intense cooking not only wastes energy and causes excessive fumes, but also causes damage to the enamel on the outer wall of the pot.

2. When cooking, first heat the bottom of the pot over medium heat, and then put the food in. Since the cast iron material conducts heat evenly, when the bottom of the pot is hot, you can lower the heat and cook over medium to small heat. .

3. Do not leave the cast iron pot empty for a long time, and do not rinse the hot pot that has just been used with cold water to avoid rapid temperature changes, causing the enamel layer to fall off and affecting the service life of the pot.

4. After the enamel pot has cooled naturally, it is better to clean it when the pot body is slightly warm, so that it is easier to clean; if you encounter stubborn stains, you can soak it first, and then use a bamboo brush, Clean with soft tools such as loofah cloth and sponge. Do not use hard and sharp utensils such as stainless steel spatulas and wire brushes to avoid damaging the enamel porcelain layer.

5. If you accidentally burn the pot, don’t rush to clean it. You can soak it in warm water overnight and then scrub it with a soft rag with water; or you can soak it in hot water for 2 hours and pour out the water. Dip a soft cloth into baking soda and rub it vigorously.

6. After cleaning the enamel pot, use a dry rag to wipe the water inside and outside the pot instead of drying it. If you are not going to use it for a while, apply oil after drying it. After washing the pot, use a clamp to pad the pot lid to facilitate air circulation.