Much of the non-stick properties of cast iron are equal parts cooking technique, good surface texture, and seasoning.Īnother great idea for long term storage is to vacuum bag your clean and dry cast iron pieces. Seasoning is equal parts rust prevention as much as a natural non-stick coating. This process may seem a little different from other types of cookware, but it will prevent rust. After the piece cools enough to handle with your bare hands, scrub under hot water and with stiff bristle brush and soap, lightly re-oil and return to service. Bake at high temperature for an hour, and the sticky portion will harden, maybe even flake off. It may be quite sticky when you return months later. If you have a seasonal home or camper, coat your cast iron well with a cooking spray before leaving unattended for long periods.Bake in oven above smoke point of the oil for an hour. Warm the piece on your stove top, or in oven for a minute or two. So, if you need to add to your seasoning, wash and dry thoroughly. The longer acidic foods are in contact with your cast iron, the more likely they are to harm your seasoning. After your seasoning has built up, you can cook mildly acidic foods.Use your skillet for a while and allow the seasoning to build before you cook bacon in it. Grocery store bacon has a high sugar content and will cause sticking and seasoning issues for a new skillet. Cornbread at 435 Fahrenheit is a best first use for a new skillet.For particularly oily or flavorful meals, a few drops of dish soap may be helpful in preventing “ghost flavors” from showing up next meal. After cooking, you may simply wash out with hot water and a scrub brush.If unseasoned, apply 2 coats of seasoning prior to use.PAM is easier, but BuzzyWaxx gives a more beautiful finish. I have seasoned my waffle irons with spray on PAM, as well as BuzzyWaxx.You will need to season your cook ware. Please read this article about seasoning. If your piece came unseasoned, it was coated with a food grade rust preventative oil, most likely PAM purchased at our local grocery store.
Warm on stove top or in oven for a few minutes afterwards. My wife always does a quick wash with any new cookware and we will not be offended if you do, too.
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