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

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LE CREUSET  FRY PAN BLUE 8 INCH DIAMETER  CAST IRON
LE CREUSET FRY PAN BLUE 8 INCH DIAMETER CAST IRON
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CAST IRON 12
CAST IRON 12" in Skillet Fry Pan Bayou Classic NEW
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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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Cast Iron Cornbread Pan
Cast Iron Cornbread Pan
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VINTAGE 6 1/2
VINTAGE 6 1/2 " CAST IRON SKILLET MADE N USA FRYING PAN
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Vintage, Long Cast Iron Handled Brass Pan, 6 3/4
Vintage, Long Cast Iron Handled Brass Pan, 6 3/4" x 1" Nice Patina
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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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Great Le Creuset Enamelware Cast Iron Suace pan #17
Great Le Creuset Enamelware Cast Iron Suace pan #17
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FIVE (5) OLD VINTAGE CAST IRON POTS & PAN FOR TOY STOVES - UTENSILS
FIVE (5) OLD VINTAGE CAST IRON POTS & PAN FOR TOY STOVES - UTENSILS
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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?

Cast Iron Cornbread Pan
Cast Iron Cornbread Pan
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CAST IRON SKILLET, 10 1/4
CAST IRON SKILLET, 10 1/4 " Dia., 2" DEEP, GREAT FOR LARGE CAKE OF CORNBREAD
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CAST IRON HEART CORN BREAD OR MUFFIN PAN 7 INCH ACROSS EXCELLENT CONDITION
CAST IRON HEART CORN BREAD OR MUFFIN PAN 7 INCH ACROSS EXCELLENT CONDITION
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VINTAGE GRISWOLD #22 CORNBREAD PAN, CAST IRON, 954D
VINTAGE GRISWOLD #22 CORNBREAD PAN, CAST IRON, 954D
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CAST IRON CORN BREAD BAKING MOLD
CAST IRON CORN BREAD BAKING MOLD
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GRISWOLD #954 CORNBREAD PAN ERIE SEASONED SLICK CAST IRON PAN
GRISWOLD #954 CORNBREAD PAN ERIE SEASONED SLICK CAST IRON PAN
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Lodge Cast Iron No. 8  Square Skillet  Excellent Cond 8SQ2 CornBread Bacon
Lodge Cast Iron No. 8 Square Skillet Excellent Cond 8SQ2 CornBread Bacon
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OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE SEASONED CORNBREAD PANS
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE SEASONED CORNBREAD PANS
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OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE SEASONED CORNBREAD SKILLET
OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON PRE SEASONED CORNBREAD SKILLET
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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?