Made beef bourguignon in Le Creuset Dutch oven; can I leave it in this pan in the fridge overnight if I cool it down first to room temp.?

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boulangere · Answer

Sure. But first get it cooled down. The cooking vessel is dense, hence it's ability to cook slowly at low temperatures. I keep former personable water bottles, clean and  filled 3/4 full with water before freezing to use to chill batches of stock, soup, and even boeuf bourguignon before refrigerating or freezing.

Pegeen · Answer

Yes, leave it in the dutch oven overnight, refrigerated. It will taste better.

amysarah · Answer

Not only can you, the flavor will be even better tomorrow. I regularly do braised things in my Le Creuset a day or so ahead (in fact, I have a stracotto cooking right now for a dinner tomorrow.) It's perfect for that.

mickle · Answer

Thanks

Susan W. · Answer

Sure. I often store things in my LC pot until I serve it or portion it out. If you leave the lid off and stir it occasionally, it will cool faster.

Made beef bourguignon in Le Creuset Dutch oven; can I leave it in this pan in the fridge overnight if I cool it down first to room temp.?

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