RPV29: Cast Iron Tips

[aleiakay]

thanks for this :) i had just asked someone else how best to season and care for my iron skillet, i had bought one that wasn't seasoned and i tried to season it, but i guess i didn't do it right, ?? how many times do you have to cook it to make it seasoned well ???? what temp and for how long do you leave it in the oven? Please give me really good directions, thanks

[210482fmj]

i've tested cast iron and carbon steel and for omlettes cast iron seems to be much better and does not stick. I have not managed to get as good results using carbon steel pans for omlettes as i have with cast iron. ultimately cast iron is better for lots of dishes. cast iron rust less easy than carbon steel. ultimately it is better all round i think

[blakemoody3]

very good tips. thanks!

[kaos0077]

There are tons of old cast iron pans in local resale shops and country antique stores. Easy to restore, if need be, and easy to season. I like the Erie no 8, personally.

[Allen2045]

I use my cast iron skillets every day. I love fried chicken cooked in it.

[1982FMJ]

if using a cast iron casserole dish should you use a lower tempreture as cast iron pans become much hotter than say ones made from other materials like ordinary oven dishes. what dishes would you not cook in cast iron casserole dishes that are not suitable? lemon juice and tomato sauces are said to be not suitable for cast iron.

[dumb7890]

pre heat works great fore corn bread

[DCFunBud]

I have never heard of preheating cast iron to bake in. I'll have to try it. I do notice that when I make cornbread in a square cast iron pan it rises much higher in the center then along the sides. I wonder why this happens.

[culinarymedianetwork]

I would think that a cast Iron Skillet would be perfect for making deep dish pizza! Good luck & let us know how it goes

[lauls85]

Is it possible for me to make pizza with a cast iron pan? I am think about making deep dish Chicago style pizza. You think it will bake evenly? Or it would be better off if I just use regular pizza pan?

Thanks

[Chilax]

yes it is ok i especially use one to make regular pizza. its way better than a pizza stone. and not to mention easier and cheaper to get.

[Hewhosmokeswomen]

@lauls85

so how'd it go?

[contoursvt]

I think kosher salt is recommended because its more coarse. I rarely use salt but if I do, I just use regular salt in the dry pan and scrub it around with a paper towel, dump it, rinse and dry.

[yourrich]

Funny, why does the salt have to be koser?

Its easier than all that...

TWO RULES:

1. Wash it immediately while it's still hot using only a tiny bit of soap.

2. Dry immediately and it completely over a flame.

No need to scrub if you wash it while its still hot.

No need to be afraid of using soap, a little bit of soap will not hurt a well treated pan.

As long as you didn't use too much soap, theres will be no need to add oil after you wash/dry it.

[contoursvt]

I'd throw away everything I own in the kitchen before I toss away my cast iron cookware. For cleaning, I fill it with some water right after cooking and removing the food and let it sit for about 5 mins. I dump the water and lightly scrub it with a plastic brush and rince and no stuck bits ever. I put it back on the stove and dry it for a few mins and put it away.