Why is the lid to my cast iron Dutch oven all spikey

Question

Why is the lid to my Lodge Dutch Oven covered in spikes? Makes it hard to clean, and I cannot understand.

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Answer 1

It makes condensation drip back evenly instead of creating a pool of water around the edge of your dried food.

Answer 2

The spikes are used so condensation collects on them and drips down on to the food keeping it wet during the cooking process. Without it the condensation will go down the sides of the oven.

Answer 3

The spikes are used so condensation collects on them and drips down on to the food keeping it wet during the cooking process. Without it the condensation will go down the sides of the oven.

Answer 4

The spikes are used so condensation collects on them and drips down on to the food keeping it wet during the cooking process. Without it the condensation will go down the sides of the oven.

Answer 5

It makes condensation drip back evenly instead of creating a pool of water around the edge of your dried food.

Answer 6

It makes condensation drip back evenly instead of creating a pool of water around the edge of your dried food.

Answer 7

Do you have a bristled brush for cleaning?

One like this makes cleaning mine much easier

Answer 8

Do you have a bristled brush for cleaning?

One like this makes cleaning mine much easier

Answer 9

Do you have a bristled brush for cleaning?

One like this makes cleaning mine much easier

Answer 10

Thanks, All!

This makes sense – it’s like auto-basting!

Yes, I do have a brush for cleaning.

Appreciate your kind comments!