To clean cast iron cookware use a dime sized amount of dish washing liquid along with a tablespoon of course salt and a few drops of water (use a damp papertowel or dish cloth). It scrubs thru stuck on particles and is less corrosive than using soap pads. Works on other dishes and cookware as well.
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Actually you should never really use soap in cast iron unless you are desperate to save the pan. Use salt and oil, rinse it out, wipe the remains with a paper towel (add more oil if necessary). Keeping your pan "seasoned" this way is why cast iron is virtually non-stick and so valuable, soap removes this layer making the pan likely to rust.
HIKERJOHNSON4/10/2010 12:24:00 PM
Additionally, I never use tomato products in my cast iron skillet either. The acid is not kind to the surface.
IN_IT_2_WIN_IT9/24/2010 11:18:00 AM
Use soap only if it is absolutely necessary, and never use steel wool. If you need to scrub, us a nylon scrubber. Reseason as necessary with a thin coat of oil and heat in a warm oven.
SUSANHGREENE9/24/2010 8:34:00 AM
Like RSTAR I never use soap on my cast iron skillets...rinse if you need to and wipe out with paper towels. This keeps them well-seasoned and ready to use all the time. If you need to reseason a skillet rub it with shortening and place in a warm oven for a few hours.
FITNESSFREAK106/30/2010 8:08:00 AM
for the tip.
RAINBOWMF4/10/2010 9:30:00 PM
Thanks for the tip!
HAPPYMOM84/10/2010 9:25:00 PM
Will give this a try-thanks
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3.Clean a gunky iron bottom - Sprinkle a little salt on a piece of paper & run the hot iron over it to remove rough, sticky spots.
Not only is cast iron a consistent way to add iron to your diet & a great way to exercise your arm muscles as you lift the heavy pans but it also saves you money on energy. Cast iron needs less temperature to heat up, heats up evenly and retains heat long after you turn of the stove, saving energy.
I use a cast iron skillet in the oven for easy "skillet meals" - Plus, portion control is already included!! Lay your seasoned meat in the bottom of a cast iron skillet, surround by veggies seasoned how you like - roast in the oven or poach as desired. 250
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for the tip.
