We tested leading cast iron skillets from the likes of Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge and more leading brands to bring you our tried and approved guide.
Preheat the oven as high as you can (at least 400F). Then put the pan in the oven upside down on a rack. Set the timer for an hour and let the fat bake into the cast iron skillet. When the timer goes off, turn off the oven but leave the door closed with the pan still insid...
cast iron is less likely to stick in the first place, but the seasoning layer is harder to create and maintain. Rougher surfaces are easy to season over time. If you have aninduction stove, cast iron is always compatible, but a rough-bottomed skillet might scratch its glass cooktop surface...
It’s a great tool for any kitchen, but cleaning and storing a cast iron skillet correctly is paramount to ensuring it lasts forever.
Seasoning a Cast-iron SkilletThe article offers tips for readers on how to restore and protect a cast-iron pan such as by scrubbing with soapy water, oiling with shortening, and baking in the oven.Southern Living
Seasoning refers to the process of developing a protective coating on cast iron through applying oil and heat. Thanks to the interior enamel of the Ultimate Skillet, it's ready to go out of the box and requires no seasoning to maintain excellent performance. ...
Residual black stains on the inside of the small skillet were reduced using the vinegar/water solution described in Basic Rust Removal. And here's a Lodge #7, after seasoning with grapeseed oil:"Pre-Seasoned" Cast IronAs more maintenance-free types of cookware emerged in the latter part of...
With cast iron, every time you use it you re-season the easy-release finish with more oil or fat. 6. Easy to Clean, Easy Maintenance All this talk of needing to season a cast iron skillet may make it sound like it needs all sorts of extra care. But it’s really just as easy to...
Cast-iron skillets, griddles, and Dutch ovens are versatile and durable. But over time, they can become sticky and hard to cook in as a layer of carbon and hardened food residue builds up, sometimes concealing a layer of rust firmly anchored to the cast iron below. That last point is ...
I've never reviewed a product on Amazon before so this is my first. I've had several pieces of cast iron cookware with not very good results in regards to seasoning and care. I was ready to give up and get rid of all of it until I came across a Lodge skillet that had been ...