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Default Bakelite -- oven safe?



zxcvbob wrote:
>
> jacqui{JB} wrote:
> > I'm making braised short ribs for one of our holiday dinners. I'd like to
> > cook them in a vintage pot which appears to have Bakelite handles. The
> > pot's easily 40 years old; the dish is long-cooking at around 325F.
> >
> > Can anyone tell me if the handles are oven-safe? I'm more than happy to
> > wrap the handles with foil, if that would have any heat-reflecting effect.
> > I'm not finding any answers through Dogpile or AskJeeves (I'm probably not
> > asking the right question), although modern "Bakelite" (or what they're
> > claiming is Bakelite -- after further reading, I have my doubts) appears to
> > be safe to 350F.
> >
> > Thoughts?
> > -j
> >
> >

>
> Yes they are oven safe, but I don't think oven use is really all that
> good for the handles. Covering with foil is a good idea.
>
> Bob


Could you remove the handles, them re-attach them when the dish is
baked? I've found handles loosen over the years and I have to tighten
them down every once in a while.