Cast Iron

[JustAnotherNut]

Does anyone here have cast iron cookware that can give me some tips on how to care for it properly?

I do know it's porous and should not be washed with soap......only scrubbed & well rinsed in water, then set on a hot burner or in a hot oven to dry thoroughly.

 

[Disir]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

 

[Sunni Man]

Does anyone here have cast iron cookware that can give me some tips on how to care for it properly?

I do know it's porous and should not be washed with soap......only scrubbed & well rinsed in water, then set on a hot burner or in a hot oven to dry thoroughly.

The internet has discussions and YouTube has many videos on how to properly "season" cast iron skillets. ....

 

[MikeK]

You already know the most important part. Don't wash it with detergent. Just rub it clean and smooth with hot water and an abrasive pad, let it dry, and wipe some oil on it.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

 

[DarkFury]

I learned this from the hillbillies. Proper curing is putting a pile of coals in the dirt and soaking the pan in animal fat. Place the pan/pot on the fire and let it burn clean.

 

[DarkFury]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

Bacon!

 

[Sunni Man]

There is always a lively debate about the best way to season a cast iron skillet.

Just pick the one which makes the most sense to you and go for it. ....

 

[Marion Morrison]

Does anyone here have cast iron cookware that can give me some tips on how to care for it properly?

I do know it's porous and should not be washed with soap......only scrubbed & well rinsed in water, then set on a hot burner or in a hot oven to dry thoroughly.

Wash it and grease it with lard or bacon grease.

Only thing I use it for anymore is cornbread. Since the Orgreenic, cornbread is the only thing it sees. You have to grease the pan for cornbread. -fact.

I usually use butter for pre-cornbread.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

Does anyone here have cast iron cookware that can give me some tips on how to care for it properly?

I do know it's porous and should not be washed with soap......only scrubbed & well rinsed in water, then set on a hot burner or in a hot oven to dry thoroughly.

Wash it and grease it with lard or bacon grease.

Only thing I use it for anymore is cornbread. Since the Orgreenic, cornbread is the only thing it sees. You have to grease the pan for cornbread. -fact.

I usually use butter for pre-cornbread.

What is 'Orgreenic'???


Cornbread was the first thing I used it for....best kind

 

[jon_berzerk]

You already know the most important part. Don't wash it with detergent. Just rub it clean and smooth with hot water and an abrasive pad, let it dry, and wipe some oil on it.

ie -cooking oil not motor oil --LOL

 

[JustAnotherNut]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

Bacon!

Yep, breakfast for supper is on the menu in the near future.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Does anyone here have cast iron cookware that can give me some tips on how to care for it properly?

I do know it's porous and should not be washed with soap......only scrubbed & well rinsed in water, then set on a hot burner or in a hot oven to dry thoroughly.

Wash it and grease it with lard or bacon grease.

Only thing I use it for anymore is cornbread. Since the Orgreenic, cornbread is the only thing it sees. You have to grease the pan for cornbread. -fact.

I usually use butter for pre-cornbread.

What is 'Orgreenic'???


Cornbread was the first thing I used it for....best kind

"Orgreenic" is one of the new technology pans that is ceramic, frying eggs roll around like magic. I don't have to wash spatulas, I just flip them with the pan.

Best gift my aunt ever gave me.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

You already know the most important part. Don't wash it with detergent. Just rub it clean and smooth with hot water and an abrasive pad, let it dry, and wipe some oil on it.

ie -cooking oil not motor oil --LOL

well DUH.......what's the matter with you....

 

[Sunni Man]

You already know the most important part. Don't wash it with detergent. Just rub it clean and smooth with hot water and an abrasive pad, let it dry, and wipe some oil on it.

Use a plastic pad not a steel one. .....

 

[JustAnotherNut]

You already know the most important part. Don't wash it with detergent. Just rub it clean and smooth with hot water and an abrasive pad, let it dry, and wipe some oil on it.

Use a plastic pad not a steel one. .....

Why's that???

 

[depotoo]

Always re-oil after wiping, otherwise it can rust. I love my cast iron skillets.

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

 

[Marion Morrison]

orgreenic cookware - Google Search

Lately I've been using 9x9 aluminum for cornbread. Greased up Grandma's skillet and put it up.

I've eaten many a meal out of that skillet, but there's better ways now.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

Bacon!

Can't beat burning bacon against iron. Microwave bacon is for the dim-witted.

 

[Marion Morrison]

I oil mine after washing. I don't have to heat them up every time.

Interesting....I had thought they needed 'dried' before oiling.


What about the things you cook in them? I'm leery of cooking spicy or acidic types of foods that the flavors could be absorbed

Bacon!

Can't beat burning bacon against iron. Microwave bacon is for the dim-witted.

I use George Foreman or toaster oven for that.