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

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Great Le Creuset Enamelware Cast Iron Suace pan #17
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Lodge Pro-Logic Cast-Iron Aebleskiver Pan NEW IN BOX
Lodge Pro-Logic Cast-Iron Aebleskiver Pan NEW IN BOX
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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?