Using Cast Iron Cookware » Cast Iron Cookware Questions

How Do I Get Rid Of The Black Crust Off A Cast Iron Skillet With Out Burning It ?

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:24:14 +0000

Okay, if by crust you mean that nasty build up on the outside of the pan... you need to scrape it off with either an SOS pad or some steel wool. The outside of a skillet doesn't need to be seasoned since you don't cook on the outside of your pan.
(I can't even imagine why you would want to cook with your pans upside down...)
Get some dawn and steel wool. That will take it off. Then keep it clean with soapy water only on the outside of the pan. Don't forget to rub the inside with the oil of your choice after every cleaning. Also towel try the outside and heat dry the inside on the stove.

Cast Iron Skillet: Is It Necessary To Coat The Whole Thing After Each Wash Or Just The Cooking Area?

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:27:57 +0000

Seems awfully messy to coat the whole thing. If it is necessary, should I store separately?
Thanks!

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How Do You Determine The Size Of A Cast Iron Skillet?

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:32:52 +0000

Do I use the bottom diameter for measuring or the top diameter?

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Le Creuset Cookware?

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:21:01 +0000

I bought 7 1/4 Qt Le Creuset dutch oven. Please tell me your cast iron cooking experience. Also what else I should buy from Le Creuset? Thanks.

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I Need Help Finding Eco Friendly Cookware?

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:17:53 +0000

Is cast iron cookware the most green, eco friendly way to go? What do you think about Rachael Ray cookware?

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How Do I Know My Cast Iron Pan Has Been Seasoned?

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:26:35 +0000

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I just got a new pan, i've used it a few time but i just read and found out that i need to season it. I also read that some modern ones come pre seasoned but how do i tell? The pan i got is a 9.5 Berndes basic.

How Do You Season A Cast Iron Skillet With A Wooden Handle?

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:04:46 +0000

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Hmmm . If u can take the handle off try rubbing some grease inside of the pan and put it in the oven upside down for about a hour. It seems to work for me.

Can You Cook Stews, Soups, Or Sauces In A Seasoned Pan Or Wok?

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:24 +0000

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I'm wondering if cooking something liquidy, especially something acidic like tomato sauce, will ruin the seasoning of cookware like a wok or cast iron pan.

Cast Iron Cookware Question?

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:13:11 +0000

I just got a cast iron pan, I seasoned it like the instructions said but when I made my eggs some parts were gray like parts of the metal had scraped off into the food, why is this? are the eggs safe to eat? and when I wiped it down with a paper towel there was gray stuff on it as well? how often does it need to be seasoned too? Appreciate all answers.

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