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
Since you can wash cast iron in water, is it okay to boil water in seasoned cast iron? It seems like it would be okay. Because the seasoning should protect the iron from rusting, right? But what happens to the seasoning while the water is boiling? And what about cooking water-based soups or boiling pasta? … 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
Do you have a bumpy skillet and wonder, “Why would I want my cast iron to be smooth?” I mean, they look nice, but are there any real advantages to having your skillet smooth over rough? And is it worth it to sand it down and get one quickly, or can I wait and get … Read more
Why is my cast iron skillet bumpy? That’s a question I asked myself not too long ago. If you are at all familiar with vintage cast iron, you know it’s smooth. Was it always smooth, or did it get that way over time through seasoning and much use? Is the bumpy cast iron of today … 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
Welcome to my KitchenAid Gourmet Meat Tenderizer Review. I have recently learned the value of tenderizing your meat, not only for making your meat more tender but also for flavor. And that’s when I came across this tool. Maybe you, too, are just learning about tenderizing meat and wonder if a “meat hammer” such as … 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