Should the thermometer read 205 BEFORE I remove the lid? If not, what should the temp be? After reading all the blogs, I assume I can use an enameled cast iron dutch oven with the dimpled lid or would foil be a better cover? Thanks for all the wonderful help you provide. June, take it out, take off the lid, take the temp., and it should be somewhere close to (but not yet) 205°F. A few more minutes in the oven to brown the top will bring it up to 205°F. OK? And an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven would be excellent, with the lid. PJH

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