Here’s a question that not everyone knows the answer to, “What does water do to cast iron?” And if you don’t know, you will probably do one of the things you shouldn’t do. For example, people who stay in vacation rentals and use cast iron cookware, if provided, will usually treat it like any other … Read more
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
Are you asking, “How does a metal spatula help make my cast iron smooth?” Let’s say you have a new Lodge cast iron skillet, and it has a bumpy texture. Although you like the idea of having a smooth pan, you don’t want to sand it. So, you plan to build up the seasoning over … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Why is cast iron cookware black?” I mean, iron isn’t black, so why isn’t my pan the color of iron? That’s a good question and one we are going to look at right now. So let’s go. Why Is Cast Iron Cookware Black? The reason cast iron cookware is black is … 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
If you are looking for a tender, juicy steak for dinner, you probably didn’t buy a Sirloin Tip Steak. And if you did, you may now be asking, “Why was my sirloin tip steak tough and chewy?” Even if you didn’t overcook it, a sirloin tip steak could turn out to be tough and chewy. … Read more