Can I Still Use a Chipped Enamel Pot?

Christine Gallary
Christine GallarySenior Recipe Editor at The Kitchn
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, I worked at Cook's Illustrated and CHOW's test kitchens. I've edited and tested recipes for more than 15 years, including developing recipes for the James Beard-award winning Mister Jiu's in Chinatown cookbook. My favorite taste testers are my husband, Hayden, and daughter, Sophie.
published Oct 1, 2014
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Q: I have big enamel pot and it is chipped on the inside. Can I still use it if the enamel is off and the black product is showing?

Please advise me. I am afraid to use it.

Sent by Carol

Editor: Readers, do you think the pot is still usable?