Cast iron skillets are durable and have excellent heat retention. Because of the great heat retention, cast iron skillets distribute heat evenly, which makes them excellent for baking cakes. Ten-inch skillets are generally preferred for baking because they are large enough to contain the rising dough. It is a good idea to grease the skillet … Read more
Cast iron griddles, like all cast iron, require seasoning. Seasoning is simply oil or fats applied to the cast iron and baked into the cast iron. Cast iron is porous; once heated, the pores open, allowing the oil to soak in. Eventually, this will make cast iron non-stick and adds additional flavor to whatever is … Read more
Cleaning and maintaining a cast iron is not difficult. However, if a cast iron has rust issues, a deeper cleaning may be necessary. Several cleaning methods for cast iron were discussed in the article 6 Signs Of a Poorly Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet And How To Fix It. Sometimes, a simple scrubbing with an SOS … Read more
Baked on grease in a cast iron skillet may look hard to clean, but fortunately, it’s not. There are several methods to use, depending on personal preference and the severity of the grease problem. You can boil water in the cast iron, scrub the grease with a scouring pad, or use an abrasive scrub. Each … Read more