Yup, this is a real thing. Never plunge your cookware into water while it’s still hot. Our enamel is super durable, but the rapid temperature change can nevertheless result in cracking enamel. Always cool down your Dutch oven down before putting it in water. For best cooking results, ensure even heat distribution by starting with medium or low heat. Remember: Dutch Ovens get hot and stay that way. If you’re serving straight from your cookware (and it’s too pretty not to!), place the Dutch oven on a trivet or heat-resistant surface.