Who else is wondering, “Why does cast iron need to be heated slowly?” I’m sure I’m not the only one who has heated their pan too quickly because they didn’t know it mattered. It’s actually quite common for people not to know. However, when your food doesn’t turn out the way you expect, you are … Read more
Do you want to know, “Why does food stick to my cast iron skillet?” You should note that pretty much everyone has faced this problem at one time or another. But if it is continually happening, or you’re new to cast iron, you might be confused. Especially if you’ve been told cast iron is nonstick. … 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
Are you getting ready to go somewhere and wondering, “How do I transport my cast iron pan?” Whether you are going camping, flying on an airplane, or bringing a dish to a potluck, you’re unsure how to get your cast iron there safely. Let’s face it…cast iron is heavy, so whatever you use must be … 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
Do you want to know, “How does cast iron get clean without soap?” Fortunately, many people now say it’s okay to use soap. Even Lodge Cast Iron says it’s okay. However, there are still many people who never use soap because that’s what they were taught or heard. Does not using soap somehow seem unsanitary? … 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
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
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