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Why Did The Food Cooked In My Cast Iron Pan Tasted Bitter?

Ebay Listing for Cast Iron Pans:

Cast Iron GINGERBREAD BOY Muffin Pan ~ Mmmmm Good!
Cast Iron GINGERBREAD BOY Muffin Pan ~ Mmmmm Good!
Paypal   US $8.99
~*VINTAGE LODGE # 2702  CAST IRON CORN MUFFIN PAN*~ MADE IN USA
~*VINTAGE LODGE # 2702 CAST IRON CORN MUFFIN PAN*~ MADE IN USA
Paypal   US $3.99
3 PC CAST IRON FRY PAN SET 6/8.5/10.5
3 PC CAST IRON FRY PAN SET 6/8.5/10.5"
Paypal   US $35.00
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE-SLICED SCONCE PAN- NEW
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE-SLICED SCONCE PAN- NEW
Paypal   US $24.50
Le Creuset skillet pan enamel cast iron #23 w pour spouts
Le Creuset skillet pan enamel cast iron #23 w pour spouts
Paypal   US $24.99
Vintage India 5
Vintage India 5" Brass Melting Pan with Pour Spout & Black Cast Iron Handle
Paypal   US $5.99
mickey mouse cast iron muffin pan
mickey mouse cast iron muffin pan
Paypal   US $75.00
Wagner  6 1/2 Cast Iron Pan
Wagner 6 1/2 Cast Iron Pan
Paypal   US $20.95
Vintage Cast Iron Corn Muffin Pan
Vintage Cast Iron Corn Muffin Pan
Paypal   US $8.00
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I seasoned my new cast iron pan as per the instructions - Apply Crisco and heat in a 350F oven for 2 hrs. I wiped clean the pan and tried cooking in it. The food tasted extremely bitter. Is this because the pan was new? Do I have to season it few more times to get rid of the bitter taste?

How Do You Safely Get Food Stuck To A Cast Iron Skillet Off Without Damaging It?

Vintage Corn Bread Mold with letter H in each ear/ cook wear/ kitchen/ cast iron
Vintage Corn Bread Mold with letter H in each ear/ cook wear/ kitchen/ cast iron
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Wagner Ware #1319,Krusty Korn Kobs Cast Iron Corn Bread Pan, Nice and Old
Wagner Ware #1319,Krusty Korn Kobs Cast Iron Corn Bread Pan, Nice and Old
Paypal   US $9.99
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan - Lodge 27C2  USA
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan - Lodge 27C2 USA
Paypal   US $3.99
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan-27C2 Made in USA
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan-27C2 Made in USA
Paypal   US $3.99
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan
Cast Iron Cornbread Stick Pan
Paypal   US $3.99
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON CORNBREAD/CORNSTICK PAN!! NICE!!
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON CORNBREAD/CORNSTICK PAN!! NICE!!
Paypal   US $22.45
Vintage set 2 Cast Iron Corn Bread Muffin Tray Mold John Wright Fruits Vegetable
Vintage set 2 Cast Iron Corn Bread Muffin Tray Mold John Wright Fruits Vegetable
Paypal   US $14.99
Cast Iron Cornbread Muffin Pan,Christmas Design,John Wright Co.,Wrightsville Pa.
Cast Iron Cornbread Muffin Pan,Christmas Design,John Wright Co.,Wrightsville Pa.
Paypal   US $13.00
Cast Iron Corn Bread Muffin Pan, Harvest Design,John Wright Co.,Wrightsville Pa
Cast Iron Corn Bread Muffin Pan, Harvest Design,John Wright Co.,Wrightsville Pa
Paypal   US $13.00
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I used lots of crisco before cooking cornbread in my cast iron skillet but some stuck anyway. I'm not sure 100% how to take care of a cast iron skillet or if I can even use water to get the cornbread off! Does anyone know what I can do to get the skillet clean without damaging it?