Do you love cooking on your skillet?
If yes, you better learn the dos and dont when using them.
This cookware is very durable but requires special care.
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According toMashed, youre using your cast iron skillet all wrong if you do the things on this list.
Read on and find out the mistakes you have been doing all this time.
Watch the video below for the full explanation.
The reason why you season them is that they are porous.
By seasoning, your food wont stick to the pan allowing easy removal once your food is cooked.
Seasoning it in the oven
Some cast experts think that oven seasoning is ineffective and slow.
Stovetop seasoning is the better method.
To do this, just apply a bit of oil, then wipe the excess with a paper towel.
Turn up the heat and once it starts to look dry, apply another coating.
Do this for 10 to 15 minutes.
see to it you have proper ventilation as this method produces a lot of smoke.
It can also remove the seasoning.
This also includes fish as they are too delicate.
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After you clean it, put it back on the cooktop to assure it is completely dry.
Storing leftovers in it
Storing food in them may lead to iron toxicity.
Put it on a cooktop for 10 minutes or put it inside the oven to preheat it.
Not using salt to scrub it
One of the best ways to clean your skillet is using kosher salt.
Its cheap and isnt too abrasive on your cast iron pan.
