Although this problem might sound like an odd one, apparently, it does happen. And if it’s happening to you, you may be asking, “Why does grilled cheese stick to my cast iron skillet?” You feel like you’re doing everything right and don’t know what to do differently. Although you don’t want to stop using cast … Read more
Are you wondering, “Should I oil the food or my cast iron skillet when cooking?” It can be confusing, and I’m not sure there is a right or wrong way. However, it’s good to know the pros and cons of each method so you can make an informed decision. So, let’s get started. Should I … Read more
Are you wondering, “Is it wrong to want my steak cooked well done?” Have you been criticized? Told you are disrespecting the chef? Or ruining a perfectly good cut of meat? These are reasons you may have heard, but shouldn’t you be able to have your steak the way you like it? Of course, you … Read more
Do you have a box of Hamburger Helper and wonder, “Can I Make Hamburger Helper in a cast iron skillet?” This one-pan meal began as a way to help families stretch their dollars and is still doing that today. Whether you eat Hamburger Helper as a cost-effective measure or you simply like the convenience and … Read more
This might sound like a strange question, but will butter burn in a cast iron skillet? It seems this is quite a common question that many people have asked. Since cast iron gets very hot and stays hot, it’s not out of the question to want to know. Butter burns quickly on hot surfaces. However, … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know, “Can I make rice in my cast iron skillet?” Maybe you like the idea of using your iron pan as much as possible, but you’re not sure how to make rice. However, you would like to find out. Me, too. So, let’s get started. Can I Make Rice in … Read more
A common question people ask is, “Why preheat my cast iron skillet before adding oil?” Indeed, everyone agrees that your oil must be hot before adding food, but some say it’s not necessary to preheat the pan before adding the oil. So, which is it? Should you preheat your skillet before adding the oil, or … Read more
Who else is asking, “How many times should I season my cast iron?” You probably already know about seasoning and that it’s necessary but that doesn’t mean you know how often you need to do it or how to know when it’s time. As with many things about cast iron, the advice varies. Since there … 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
Have you wanted to know, as I have, “How do I sear chuck steak so it’s tender?” Chuck steak is naturally a tougher cut of meat because of the section of the cow it comes from, but it is also more economical. So, if there is a way to make it tender, why spend the … Read more