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How Do You Get Old Sludge Cooking Oil Off Of The Bottom Of A Cast Iron Skillet?

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Dutch Oven - Cast Iron - 10 1/8
Dutch Oven - Cast Iron - 10 1/8" inside opening x 4 1/8" tall
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antique CARLISLE #8 cast iron dutch oven w/ drip lid -restored
antique CARLISLE #8 cast iron dutch oven w/ drip lid -restored
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Bayou Classic 8-1/2 qt Cast-Iron Dutch Oven & Lid NEW
Bayou Classic 8-1/2 qt Cast-Iron Dutch Oven & Lid NEW
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VINTAGE LODGE 5 QT. CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN W/ LID & HANDLE VGC.L@@K!!!!
VINTAGE LODGE 5 QT. CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN W/ LID & HANDLE VGC.L@@K!!!!
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Vintage  No 8 Cast Iron Dutch Oven /Pot With Lid/Cover Made in USA Nice Cooking,
Vintage No 8 Cast Iron Dutch Oven /Pot With Lid/Cover Made in USA Nice Cooking,
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TRAMONTINA CAST IRON RED ENAMELED DUTCH OVEN 6.5 QUARTS  EXCELLENT CONDITION
TRAMONTINA CAST IRON RED ENAMELED DUTCH OVEN 6.5 QUARTS EXCELLENT CONDITION
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Antique No. 10 Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Antique No. 10 Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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King Kooker CI20 Cast Iron Dutch Oven
King Kooker CI20 Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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MARTHA STEWART RED ENAMEL CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN 5.5 QT.
MARTHA STEWART RED ENAMEL CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN 5.5 QT.
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My husband has just relocated his cast iron skillet, but it looks like it was never cleaned the last time he cooked in it. He has put dawn detergent and water in it and boiled it but it is still just a thick sludge that won't budge. Is this skillet hopeless or will a little bit of elbow grease help? Any other "tricks" would be greatly appreciated.

Uneven Cooking In Cast Iron Skillet?

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CAST IRON 12
CAST IRON 12" in Skillet Fry Pan Bayou Classic NEW
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Wagner Ware Cast Iron Skillet- 1055
Wagner Ware Cast Iron Skillet- 1055
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ANTIQUE CAST IRON COWBOY CAMP FIRE GRILL SKILLET PAN
ANTIQUE CAST IRON COWBOY CAMP FIRE GRILL SKILLET PAN
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Griswold 14 Cast Iron Skillet  # 718 B -w- heat ring
Griswold 14 Cast Iron Skillet # 718 B -w- heat ring
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VINTAGE 6 1/2
VINTAGE 6 1/2 " CAST IRON SKILLET MADE N USA FRYING PAN
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Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet w/ Glass Cover 12
Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet w/ Glass Cover 12" dia
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Lodge Logic 12-Inch Cast Iron Cover Skillet Pan LID
Lodge Logic 12-Inch Cast Iron Cover Skillet Pan LID
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Vintage  # 3  CAST IRON SKILLET w/ HEAT RING,  VGC
Vintage # 3 CAST IRON SKILLET w/ HEAT RING, VGC
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The Camp Chef Cast Iron Skillet, 14-Inch Diameter
The Camp Chef Cast Iron Skillet, 14-Inch Diameter
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I recently purchased a cast iron skillet. I've seasoned it according to the directions and have used it about half a dozen times. It's great for foods that can be stirred, like scrambled eggs.
However, when I cook something that can't be stirred--such as pancakes or quesadillas--the food in the center of the pan burns, while the food near the edges remains undercooked. I thought that even heating was an advantage of cast iron cookware, so I'm baffled. I've tried using low heat, high heat, more oil, less oil; none of that helps. My spouse is about to toss the new skillet and go back to the nonstick. Any ideas?