There are a lot of reasons why cast iron skillets are better than other skillets.
The video below will show you how to season, use, and clean a cast iron skillet.
Get a steel wool and scrub it down with a mild dish soap.
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Scrub along the sides, on the back, and the handle.
Rinse under hot water.
you’re free to use nonabrasive scouring pads or the tough side of a sponge.
Do another quick go-around to double-check you get every nook and cranny.
Step 2:
Dry it with a towel and place it on your stove.
Let the excess moisture evaporate.
Once it is bone dry, use kitchen mittens to remove it from heat.
It is the best oil for this job.
You just want a thin layer of oil not too much.
If you dont want to spend a lot of money on flax seed oil, use canola oil.
It will take about an hour.
If you take out your skillet and its still brown and sticky, your oven isnt hot enough.
Preheat your cast iron skillet on low to medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
Carefully hover your hand over the bottom of the skillet to feel if its hot.
Do not touch it.
Do not move your food a lot when searing meat.
Let it cook before flipping.
you could start cooking on your stove and then finish in the oven.
Avoid cooking acidic food in your cast iron skillet like tomato sauce, wine, or vinegar.
How to Clean a Cast Iron
Wash the pan pretty soon after you use it.
The salt works as an abrasive and helps in scrubbing off any food bits.
Rinse with water and dry with a towel.
Place again over your stove to completely dry it off.
Put a protective layer of oil and carefully rub it with a paper towel.
Turn up the heat until the oil is smoking.
Turn it off and let it cool on the stove before storing.
