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
Have you ever wondered, “Why do I need to cool cast iron in the oven after seasoning?” At first, you may think it’s simply part of the process. By this, I mean your pan isn’t entirely seasoned until it’s no longer hot. So, in effect, you cool your cast iron in the oven because it’s … 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, “What happens if I don’t season my cast iron pan? Well, it depends on what you mean by not seasoning it. Did your pan come preseasoned? Or did you take off all the seasoning, and now you want to know if you need to build it back up? Maybe you want to … Read more
Do you love the way oil makes your food taste but are tired of the splatter? Are you wondering, “Why does oil splatter when I’m frying?” You know, that pop, pop, pop, spit, spit, spit and “Ouch, that hit my face!” splattering. Well, there is a reason for the popping and spitting and spattering. So, … Read more
When it comes to using cast iron, one of the things you will want to know about is the smoke point of oils. If you’re going to sear a steak or fry your eggs to perfection, understanding the smoke point is valuable. Maybe you’ve heard that oils have a smoke point, but you don’t understand … Read more
It is important to keep your cast iron pan seasoned, but is there only one way to do it? I have found at least five different ways. In this article, I will discuss each method and you can decide which one would work best for you. I am talking about the seasoning that you do … Read more