Posts Tagged ‘Skillet’
New Cast Iron Skillet Claims To Be “pre-seasoned.” How Can I Be Sure?
Current Ebay Listings for Preseasoned Skillets:
 Preseasoned Cast Iron Cookware 15" Skillet Fry Pan NEW  US $32.75
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 Lodge Logic PreSeasoned Cast-Iron 8" Skillet Frying Pan US $10.56
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I just purchased a new 12" cast iron skillet and the label on it claims that it's "seasoned, ready-to-use." Naturally, I'm suspicious. How can I be sure that it really is seasoned correctly? Should I season it myself just to be sure?
When I Cook With My Iron Cast Skillet, Particles From The Pan Enter The Food. Why?
Ebay Listings for antique cast iron skillets:
 Antique Handled Cast Iron Gate Marked 3 Leg Skillet US $20.50
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 Antique Mini Wagner Ware 1050 Cast Iron Skillet Ashtray US $9.99
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If I scramble eggs in the iron cast skillet, little black particles end up in the eggs. Is it just too old? "1890" is stamped on the bottom of the pan. I'm not sure if that is when it was made since I purchased it at a second hand store.