Have you ever wanted to know, “Why does cast iron need to be dry?” It may seem strange because other cookware can stay wet. For example, you can soak Teflon or put stainless steel in the dishwasher. You can also leave them to air dry. Furthermore, doesn’t the seasoning protect the iron from coming in … Read more
Should Airbnbs supply cast iron cookware? Do you have an opinion? If you own a vacation rental property, you probably do. Or, if you stay at Airbnbs when you travel, you might have a preference. Not long ago, I wrote an article on who travels with their cast iron, and I was somewhat surprised that … Read more
A commonly asked question is, “Why strip the seasoning off my cast iron skillet?” Maybe you have a cast iron pan that you can’t use in its current condition or a new skillet you’d like to reseason. And you think stripping the seasoning might be what you should do, but you want to know more. … Read more
Who’s wondering, “What is the black residue on my cast iron pan?” Either you see black flakes in your food while you’re cooking, or the paper towel or cloth turns dark when you dry your skillet. It may appear as raised areas on the cooking surface and keep your pan from looking and feeling smooth. … Read more
Are you asking, “Why can’t I put my cast iron in the dishwasher?” I mean, it would be so much easier, right? No scrubbing or following specific steps to clean your pan; just rinse, load, and run the dishwasher with all your other dishes. Ummm…not so fast. You probably should think about what your cast … Read more