http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter The Environmentally Friendly Choice Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:05:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter/comment-page-1#comment-363 katytex Fri, 22 May 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://usingcastironcookware.com/?p=231#comment-363 ....actually, well seasoning is the key to cast iron skillets...if they are seasoned well, they won't have a bad taste...AND..they will never stick ...(..as in cornbread)...do not ever put them in a dishwasher...handwash gently..then rub with an oiled papertowel...do not dry...put in your oven at a low temp...200-250 degrees...for 30-40 min...each time you clean it..you will be able to tell, and judge , the longer you have your skillet...my dad used to put ours in a campfire...as long as it's well greased, it will season, and serve you a lifetime... ….actually, well seasoning is the key to cast iron skillets…if they are seasoned well, they won’t have a bad taste…AND..they will never stick …(..as in cornbread)…do not ever put them in a dishwasher…handwash gently..then rub with an oiled papertowel…do not dry…put in your oven at a low temp…200-250 degrees…for 30-40 min…each time you clean it..you will be able to tell, and judge , the longer you have your skillet…my dad used to put ours in a campfire…as long as it’s well greased, it will season, and serve you a lifetime…

]]> http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter/comment-page-1#comment-364 Desi Chef Fri, 22 May 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://usingcastironcookware.com/?p=231#comment-364 What Crisco did you use? If you used the cooking spray, then it wont "season" properly. You need to use oil with a high smoking temp (olive oil, & not extra virgin nor virgin). Also, crank it up to 400 deg for 2 hrs. You should wash it thouroughly & re-season. Also, I dont think you are supposed to cook acidic foods in cast iron. Like tomatoes, lemons, limes.... that may have caused your bitterness. What Crisco did you use? If you used the cooking spray, then it wont “season” properly. You need to use oil with a high smoking temp (olive oil, & not extra virgin nor virgin). Also, crank it up to 400 deg for 2 hrs. You should wash it thouroughly & re-season.
Also, I dont think you are supposed to cook acidic foods in cast iron. Like tomatoes, lemons, limes…. that may have caused your bitterness.

]]> http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter/comment-page-1#comment-365 notfroma Fri, 22 May 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://usingcastironcookware.com/?p=231#comment-365 i have never heard of a new cast iron skillet causing food to be bitter- did you accidentally add too much lemon or lime juice?? since your skillet is new, you might want to know exactly how to clean it... after HAND washing it in your sink (no dishwasher!), rinse well and put on the stovetop on a burner on high or med high heat until all the water evaporates (i have accidentally left skillets on the stove for several hours, no harm- but it smelled funny) turn burner off and allow to cool. re-season after each use until the pan develops a good sheen- and then re-season periodically after that (about every 3 or 4 times you use it should be enough) good luck and happy cooking! i have never heard of a new cast iron skillet causing food to be bitter- did you accidentally add too much lemon or lime juice??
since your skillet is new, you might want to know exactly how to clean it…
after HAND washing it in your sink (no dishwasher!), rinse well and put on the stovetop on a burner on high or med high heat until all the water evaporates (i have accidentally left skillets on the stove for several hours, no harm- but it smelled funny)
turn burner off and allow to cool. re-season after each use until the pan develops a good sheen- and then re-season periodically after that (about every 3 or 4 times you use it should be enough)
good luck and happy cooking!

]]> http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter/comment-page-1#comment-366 Michael C Fri, 22 May 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://usingcastironcookware.com/?p=231#comment-366 I think you may have not cleaned the pan enough to remove the burned residual from the Crisco. Also you could try re-seasoning the pan with veg oil instead of Crisco. I think you may have not cleaned the pan enough to remove the burned residual from the Crisco. Also you could try re-seasoning the pan with veg oil instead of Crisco.

]]> http://usingcastironcookware.com/why-did-the-food-cooked-in-my-cast-iron-pan-tasted-bitter/comment-page-1#comment-367 starrwoo Fri, 22 May 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://usingcastironcookware.com/?p=231#comment-367 did you wash it before you did this? maybe your shortening is rancid, yes i would try it again. good luck. did you wash it before you did this? maybe your shortening is rancid, yes i would try it again. good luck.

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