Is Bacon Grease Good For You – And What Can You Do With It?

Have you ever thought about if bacon grease is good for you? When you cook bacon, you always have leftover fat. You can dispose of it, store it, use it immediately, or keep it for later use. If you store it, you can either get rid of it later or use it. And if you … Read more

How Do I Cook Bacon and Eggs in the Same Cast Iron Skillet?

Are you wondering how to cook bacon and eggs in the same cast iron skillet? Maybe you only have one skillet, or you just don’t want to dirty another one. Regardless of your reason for asking, you want to know the best way of doing it. Someone else asked this same question. They knew it … Read more

How Do You Clean Cast Iron After Making Bacon? – 3 Necessary Steps

Bacon is a favorite thing to cook in cast iron, but it leaves behind a greasy pan that you must now clean. One person new to cast iron cooking made some bacon and then realized they didn’t know the best way to clean the greasy pan. They had heard you can’t use soap but found … Read more

Is It Okay to Make Bacon First in My New Cast Iron Skillet?

When I first started cooking in cast iron, bacon was the first thing I made. I’ve since learned there is a debate on whether it’s the best food to make first. Bacon has plenty of fat, which is a plus, but it also has protein and sugar, so it might stick and stay stuck even … Read more

Easy Skillet Hash Brown and Pork Recipe

Are you looking for a simple but delicious meal to make in your cast iron skillet? Something new and different? If that is you, you might want to try this easy Skillet Hashbrowns and Pork recipe. It’s down below. Skillet Hashbrowns and Pork Recipe This Skillet Hashbrowns and Pork is an uncomplicated meal to make. … Read more

Butter Pat vs. Lodge Cast Iron – What Do You Get for the Price?

Have you ever wondered what makes Lodge Cast Iron so popular besides the price point? And should you maybe be considering other more expensive brands such as Butter Pat? What does each brand offer? I decided to take a closer look at Butter Pat, one of the more expensive brands, and compare it with Lodge, … Read more

What is a Patina on Cast Iron Cookware?

Do you hear the term “patina” in connection to a cast iron pan and wonder what it is exactly? Can you buy a new cast iron pan with a patina, or do you only get it from stripping and re-seasoning? Should you care about having one, or is it only for the die-hard cast iron … Read more

Can Cast Iron Last Forever?

Have you heard the phrase “Cast iron lasts forever” or even said it yourself? I know I have. So, is it true? Can cast iron really last forever? Or is it merely an expression to attest to its durability? Let’s find out. Can Cast Iron Last Forever? Technically, cast iron can only last as long … Read more

Is Cast Iron Cookware Healthy? – 7 Considerations

Have you ever asked yourself if it is safe to cook with cast iron? Is cast iron cookware healthy? Have you heard people saying it is or it isn’t, and you don’t know what to believe? We will look at some of the common questions people ask when they want to find out if cast … Read more