Is Victoria a good cast iron skillet? The best 12-inch cast-iron skillet: Victoria This pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet’s straightforward, dependable nature has earned it our top spot several years in a row. Which is better Victoria or Lodge cast iron? So if you are after a pan that holds heat longer and is made in USA,…→Continue reading←
Fill your dutch oven with water and bring it to a boil. Then add a few big spoonfuls of baking soda (add them slowly as the baking soda will bubble up and foam). Let the mixture simmer on the stove as you use a wooden spoon to scrape up the blackened, burnt-on stains. How do…→Continue reading←
So, how much does a good cast iron skillet cost? A good cast iron skillet doesn’t have to be expensive. On average, 8″ skillets retail for $15, 10-10.25″ skillets for $22.5, and their larger, family-sized, 12″ and 13.25-14″ counterparts for $30-$40. How much is a small cast iron? Nutrition Overview The combination of antioxidants and…→Continue reading←
What do you cook in an 8 inch skillet? More obviously, an 8-inch skillet is the perfect size when cooking for one: use it to sear a fillet of fish, pork chop, steak, or chicken breast and it’ll make less of a mess than in a 10-inch skillet. Or use it for making two eggs…→Continue reading←
Flaky white fish like flounder or tilapia are at risk of falling apart and not flipping well when cooked in cast iron. Even with heartier fish like salmon, the skin is likely to stick to the cast-iron surface, making flipping difficult. What is the main disadvantage of cast iron? Disadvantages of cast iron Its parts…→Continue reading←
Thanks to the dual-handle design of these Lodge cast iron pans, they fit perfectly on the grill and even save space on storage! Can Lodge cast iron go on gas grill? While many grills, particularly of the gas variety, can struggle with even cooking temperatures, cast iron’s ability to absorb and distribute heat makes it…→Continue reading←
What size Dutch oven is the most popular? A 5–7 quart Dutch oven is the sweet spot for most home cooks. This size is great for cooking for four people (often with leftovers). Representatives from both Staub and Le Creuset tell us that their most popular size is 5 1/2-quarts, and that’s the size most…→Continue reading←
I simply heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, and toast the bread directly in the pan. Just put the bread directly on the hot pan—I use a non-stick pan, so no butter or oil needed, but a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet would be great here too—and let it crisp and brown, 1-2 minutes per side….→Continue reading←
The Health Benefits of Cooking with a Cast-Iron Skillet. You’ll use less oil, avoid harmful chemicals, and get a little extra iron in your diet. The reasons why we love a classic cast-iron skillet include but are in no way limited to the following: Pizza. Is cooking on cast iron healthy? So, Is Cooking in…→Continue reading←
4 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast Iron: Smelly foods. Garlic, peppers, some fish, stinky cheeses and more tend to leave aromatic memories with your pan that will turn up in the next couple of things you cook in it. … Eggs and other sticky things (for a while) … Delicate fish. … Acidic…→Continue reading←
